Press
Releases |
 |
 |
Electric Proms launches 91Èȱ¬ New Music Shorts 2008
The 91Èȱ¬ has launched New Music Shorts 2008 – an initiative offering aspiring filmmakers the chance to make a music-based short film with a professional production company and have it premiered at the 91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms festival in October.
Ìý
91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms is inviting budding filmmakers to submit ideas for shorts that either use or are inspired by music contributed by three leading independent record labels.
Ìý
The idea for the New Music Short could be anything from a music promo to a drama or documentary.
Ìý
The filmmakers with the most innovative ideas will receive up to £5,000 to make their film, under guidance from Warp Films, and the shorts will be premiered at the opening day of the 91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms on 22 October 2008.
Ìý
Ninja Tune/Big Dada, Domino and Mute Records have provided new tracks from artists Roots Manuva, XX Teens and Wild Beasts. These are:
- C.R.U.F.F: Roots Manuva (Ninja Tune/Big Dada) – from his upcoming album
- Round: XX Teens (Mute Records)
- She Purred, While I Grred: Wild Beasts (Domino) – from their debut album
Ìý
Lorna Clarke, 91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms Festival Director, said: "The 91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms is all about creating new moments in music. We're asking aspiring filmmakers for fresh visual ideas based on three unreleased tracks to create something fresh and exciting."
Ìý
91Èȱ¬ Electric Proms 2008 will take place from 22 to 26 October 2008.
Ìý
The event will be broadcast across 91Èȱ¬ television, radio, online and via the red button for digital viewers.
Ìý
For further details, and to enter, visit bbc.co.uk/electricproms/newmusicshorts.
Ìý
The closing date for entries is 7 July 2008.
Ìý
Notes to Editors
Ìý
All 91Èȱ¬ competitions comply with the .
Ìý
JA
Ìý
|
Printable version