E: 31/10 £14,000 + Trip to Bahamas : Effort reg (Film synopsis then film)

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goodness how did this sneak past us?
http://14islandsfilmchallenge.bahamas.co.uk/

The Bahamas 14 Islands Film Challenge is a golden opportunity for you to break into the world of film at the same time as breaking out of your local area and into one of the most exotic locations in the world.


Lights, camera, action!
If you have a passion for storytelling and a gift for filmmaking, then it’s time for action. 14 winners will be flown out to The Islands of The Bahamas and provided with everything from crew to equipment necessary for them to bring their film idea to life.
The stuff that dreams are made of
Dream prizes, dream locations – this really is a dream opportunity for the right 14 filmmakers. All flights and accommodation (your stay will be hosted by a local Bahamian family) will be paid for and, in addition, you’ll receive £1000 towards any UK travel costs and expenses incurred in The Islands of The Bahamas.
A unique perspective for a unique competition
We’re looking for filmmakers with an eye and an ear for other people’s stories as well as their own.
In The Bahamas, it’s said that every story starts with a smile, and everyone you meet has a story to tell, like local calypso singer and storytelling legend, Dr Seabreeze, who will give you an uplifting injection of old-time music. Or Romeo Farrington, the taxi driver who gave some special attention to a passenger who turned out to be a Hollywood producer, landing Romeo a speaking (and singing) role in Jaws IV.

Register now
Filmmakers: what we need to start with is a 500 word synopsis for a 2-3 minute film about a local hero from where you live; someone with a story to tell, or who’s always telling stories, or perhaps who would tell their story if only they had your filmmaking talents.

Semi Finals

If you get through to the semi-finals you will be one of 42 filmmakers asked to make your local hero short film. The 42 semi-finalists will need to demonstrate their professional ability as filmmakers to create a short film within a short period of time. The 42 semi-finalists will then be judged on the quality and content of their 'local hero' short films and the best 14 filmmakers will be chosen to go and film in The Islands of The Bahamas.
Finals

If you are lucky enough to be selected as one of the 14 finalists by our Panel of Judges, you will be sent to The Islands of The Bahamas for 14 days to make a short film exclusively on one of the 14 Islands. This film can be of any genre and style, but must incorporate the Island and its culture.

You can re-upload or edit any of your details at any time up until 23.59 hrs on 31 October so, good luck!