FRANTIC FILMS is a challenge to filmmakers across the UK to create their own short, max-length 10mins, inspired by the films of iconic Polish director, Roman Polanski.

Respond to some of the most influential cinema of our time, and you could have your work seen by leading film professionals who have worked closely with Polanski himself - shortlist judges include:

Timothy Burrill (producer The Pianist, Oliver Twist)

Jerzy Skolimowski (scriptwriter Knife in the Water)

Pawel Edelman (DOP The Pianist, Carnage).

Entrants are competing for one of two great prizes:

1. Best Film Award winner will receive £1000 worth of film equipment.
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3. The Audience Award winner will receive a film making course at the London Film Academy (shortlisted entries will be available for viewing and audience voting throughout the KINOTEKA film festival the festival website: kinoteka.org.uk).

Competition awards are proudly sponsored by Project London Films.

Competition Brief:

Whether spoof or homage, miniature masterpiece or the result of an hour playing with your i-phone, Frantic Films is an open creative challenge, welcoming all interpretations. What counts is not your previous film-making experience, but the following three criteria - on which all submissions will be judged:

- The independent character of the film submitted.

- The quality of its response to Polanski’s cinema.

- Its use of the short film form.

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE IS THE 1st MARCH, so hurry and SUBMIT!

For more information and directions on how to submit visit the KINOTEKA website: http://kinoteka.org.uk/competition