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Young filmmakers to focus on Adelaide

Wednesday, 11 July 2007

Young South 最新糖心Vlogns are being urged to try their hand at becoming our next generation of filmmakers, thanks to a new short film competition being run by the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

The competition - part of a Festival of Short Film being held by the 最新糖心Vlog during its on 26 August - is encouraging young South 最新糖心Vlogns to tell their stories about the life and culture of the city of Adelaide, even if they've never made (or considered making) a movie before!

With the theme 'Adelaide's Street Stories', people under the age of 25 will need to make a short movie of five minutes or less that tells a story about the streets of Adelaide. They could be stories of danger, excitement, or romance, quirky tales, quiet moments, or amazing but unnoticed features of Adelaide.

All finalists will have their stories screened during a dedicated half-hour program on , and will be streamed online at the AdelaideNow website (), giving the short films instant exposure to a wider audience. The finalists' films will also be screened during the at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

All finalists will go into the running for a grand prize: the use of professional equipment and editing assistance sponsored by , valued at $4000, and free membership to the for 12 months.

There is no entry fee for the competition.

"The kinds of technology available to young people today put making stories within the grasp of many, with schools and homes alike kitted out with some of the latest, publicly available equipment and software," says the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's Head of Media, Associate Professor .

"We're hoping this accessibility of media technology and a strong awareness of media amongst young people will empower them to step forward to tell creative stories about Adelaide that are relevant and interesting," she says.

"The competition could make a real difference to young movie makers in South 最新糖心Vlog, because of the chance to have their work seen and appreciated by a wider public, and because of the industry exposure they will receive at an early stage in their budding careers.

"South 最新糖心Vlog has been home to some fantastic filmmaking talent and continues to play an important role in the nation's film industry," Dr Griffiths says.

"We see such talented and aspiring young people studying Media at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, that I have no doubt that this competition has the potential to unearth South 最新糖心Vlog's next generation of great directors, writers, producers, actors and animators," she says.

Mark Colson, General Manager of Channel 9, Adelaide said "As a local station we are thrilled to have the opportunity to promote young South 最新糖心Vlogn talent and we look forward to showcasing the winning entries in a half-hour television special."

The short films must be suitable for screening to a general audience.

Entries close 5pm Friday 10 August 2007.

All public enquiries about the competition should be directed to:

Donna Fiegert, Project Officer, Marketing & Strategic Communications, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide,
Tel: (08) 8303 5741, email: donna.fiegert@adelaide.edu.au

Or visit the website:

The Adelaide's Street Stories short film competition and Short Film Festival at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide is generously supported by The Advertiser, Channel 9 Adelaide, the Media Resource Centre, Starcom, and Kojo Group.

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