Have you heard of The Big Lunch? It’s a new Eden Project initiative that aims to get as many people as possible having lunch with their neighbours on Sunday 19th July, as a simple act of community.
The Big Lunch has launched a Young Film-Maker’s Competition in association with v – The National Young Volunteering Service, Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation, Shooting People and BOOM!
Turn your neighbours into actors and tell the story of your street. Make a short film about local life before, during and after The Big Lunch. That’s the brief, staring you in the face, with a big fat juicy £1000 carrot if you win. If you are not already involved in a Big Lunch, you can join another lunch taking place in your local area. To find your nearest Big Lunch, check out our interactive map at www.thebiglunch.com and make contact with the organiser to see if you can go along on the day with your camera.
Need help with the plot? Ask yourself: How neighbourly is my hood? Who knows who? Who feels alone? Who holds the fabric of our street together? What magic lurks untapped? Who can play the ukelele? Who grows smutty veg? Who has seen war in the flesh? What are the tough issues? How big is my cast? Am I in it? Who might make a fascinating study? Will they trust me and open up as the best films do?
Film (like smoked salmon) is cheap now. Still, it costs, so stay lo-fi if you can. Content over style please. Make your film about people, knowing your neighbours, and how they gel on epic days like The Big Lunch. If you’re broke, plea for funds.
Here are the specifics:
- Open to: 16-25 yr olds (but it can star any age, the wider the better)
- Length: 6 mins max
- Format: DVD in one of these: MP4 (ipod/psp), MPEG, FLV (adobe flash), MOV (mac), AVI (windows), SWF (shockwave flash), MKV (h.264)
- Deadline: September 1st 2009
- Music: Be smart – this might end up on C4, so don’t abuse copyright. Get a pal to mash up a mix, or try open source music at: creativecommons.org, magnatune.com, royaltyfreemusic.com
- Judges: They know their onions. They’ve made movies. They’re looking for talent. No pressure, but aim high and make the biggest, boldest, best short film you can.
- Prize: £1000 for the winner (go on; split it with your neighbour). £150 cash to most loved by Joe Public on Big Lunch TV.
- Screening: Winner on C4 with luck. “Best Of” screenings in central London – let you know the venue nearer the time.
For further info, to read the briefing and for Terms and Conditions visit The Big Lunch website.
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