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Radio 5 live's Kermode and Mayo launch short film competition
[October 07, 2013]

Radio 5 live's Kermode and Mayo launch short film competition


Oct 07, 2013 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- BBC Radio 5 live's Kermode and Mayo programme has launched its very first and highly anticipated short film competition.

- 'Well Done U' is the show's first short film competition - Winner decided by hosts Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode - Entries must be produced by amateurs and fit the BBFC's 'U' classification 'Well Done U' launches on Friday 4 October and asks amateur filmmakers who are 16 and over to produce a two-minute, original, interesting and technically capable short film which fits the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) for a Universal or 'U' certificate.



Hosted by BBC Radio 5 live's Simon Mayo and film critic Mark Kermode, the ever-popular film review (Fridays 2pm to 4pm) is now turning its attentions to wannabe Steven Spielbergs. Entrants will be asked to upload their short film to a suitable video-sharing website.

To enter, go to bbc.co.uk/5live , which features a video from Simon and Mark explaining the terms and conditions of the competition in their own unique fashion.


The film can be targeted to any audience and does not have to be a children's film but must adhere to the BBFC guidelines for a Universal-rated film. For more information on this go to: bbfc.co.uk/what-classification/u The closing date for entries is Friday 8 November. A shortlist will then be decided, with Mark and Simon picking their top three entries and announcing a winner on Friday 20 December.

Mark Kermode explains what he is expecting from entrants: "We are looking for something that will surprise and delight us. The great thing about short films is that you can afford to be experimental, to throw caution to the wind and have fun. Brevity is a virtue, so don't be afraid to cut to the chase. As for the U certificate, you only have to visit the BBFC website to see how broad that classification can be; films as diverse as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Mary Poppins, ET, and A Matter Of Life And Death have all qualified for the 'Universal' rating. This competition has been a long time coming, and both Simon and I are very much looking forward to watching the entries." DB The great thing about short films is that you can afford to be experimental, to throw caution to the wind and have fun." Mark Kermode ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.com on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected].

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