BFI and Nintendo launch worldwide 3D short film competition with Ridley Scott
The British Film Institute and Nintendo are launching a UK wide 3D film competition for the London Film Festival, supported by Ridley Scott.
The winner of the Nintendo 3DS XL and the BFI present A Vision in 3D competition will have his or her film premiered before the Nintendo Gala screening at the 56th BFI London Film Festival, from 10 to 21 October 2012.
The film, which can be no more than 60 seconds long, must be filmed using either Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 3DS XL.
Ridley Scott said: “Digital and 3D filmmaking is within the grasp of everyone these days. I’m excited by all the skill and talent that’s emerging in the UK, telling stories in different ways and it’s vital that it gets our support. This competition launched by the BFI and Nintendo opens up a big opportunity for emerging filmmakers to make their mark and they should grab it with both hands. I can’t wait to see the results.”
Three runners-up will each receive a pair of tickets to the BFI London Film Festival and a BFI Membership for one year if they are over 18, or a one year subscription to Sight and Sound Magazine if they are under 18.
Shelly Pearce, Nintendo UK marketing and PR director, said: "We are extremely excited to be working with the BFI to provide a platform for future 3D film-making talent to showcase their work. The Nintendo 3DS XL & Nintendo 3DS video camera offers people a chance to explore their creative side and we can’t wait to see how the British people are spending their summer.”
The deadline for entries is 2 September.