Between the Lines Filmmaking Challenge
Aged 16-25 years and interested in filmmaking? If this answer is yes, then read on!
To celebrate Ken Loach’s 75th birthday, the BFI, First Light, Film Club and Film Education are launching a competition for young creators, inspired by the work of Ken Loach.
From all time classics Kes, Land and Freedom and Sweet Sixteen to more recent releases such as The Wind that Shakes the Barley and Route Irish, Ken Loach’s films challenge and provoke audiences to think differently about the world we all live in. Between the Lines will pick up this challenge by charging entrants to champion alternative stories and characters that confront mainstream ideologies and kick at the heels of the establishment.
Filmmaking Challenge
The Between the Lines Filmmaking Challenge is looking for talented filmmakers aged 16-25 years to submit short films up to 3 minutes in duration that tell new stories, give a voice to interesting characters and challenge audiences to think differently about the world we all live in.
For inspiration, you can watch films on the Ken Loach YouTube Channel or great shorts made by young people on the First Light YouTube Channel. There are also Ken Loach screenings at the BFI Southbank throughout September and October. You can book tickets here.
What’s on offer?
The 10 best entries will be invited to a celebratory event at the BFI Southbank in November where the winning filmmakers will be announced.
Two runners up will receive 6 months subscription to Love Film.
The winning filmmaker will receive:
• The opportunity to be part of a special academy programme at the BFI Future Film Festival February 2012;
• Mentoring and career advice from a film industry professional;
• Their film published online by the BFI and First Light.
How do I enter?
To enter simply download the Filmmaking application form on the right hand side of the screen, fill it in and send it along with a copy of your film or creative writing to:
Between the Lines Filmmaking Challenge
First Light
Studio 28, Fazeley Studios
191 Fazeley Street
Birmingham
B5 5SE
THE DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES IS 5PM MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2011
Resources
You can explore more about the life of Ken Loach in these educational online tours of Up the Junction and Sweet Sixteen. There are also film clips and resources available in Useful Info.
