Headline, August06, 2013

'''LAUNCHI​NG -YOUR- FILM CAREER'''

Actor and short film director Steve first believes that short films are a great springboard for acting and directing success. His 10 minute movie : The Piano Tuner starring Hugh Laurie, was nominated for award at the London Film Festival.

''Short films are the best medium for any actor,'' he says. ''It's a stepping stone to learning your craft because it uses the same cameras, lighting, and methods as large feature films.''

Welsh BAFTA award-winner and star of feature film Peaches Matthew Rhys agrees : Short Films really are an excellent starting point. You haven't got any kind of pressure, so the atmosphere can afford to be a lot more creative for everyone involved.

Short Films are indeed becoming more like mini-feature films. The days of the dodgy doc-style, pre-feature film fillers have thankfully long since gone. Now short films tend to be much more slick, although sadly, they are shown far less frequently in cinemas. This is something many actors, including Steve and Matthews, would like to see change. ''Short Films are the perfect start to a feature film. They get the audience attention before the main event.'' says Matthew.

Orange,  -as a dedicated film supporter is also keen to see this change take place, which is the why Orange Film Four Prize for Short Film was launched some years ago. Thousands of entries were received, and a panel of film experts chose six scripts to compete for the unique £ 10,000 prize and the chance to develop a full-length feature film with FilmFour Lab.  The outright winner being voted for by the public either by phone or online.

Sound like something that you would like to do?? You may have missed the past deadlines to enter but start preparing now and and you could end up making the next Mini Full Monty in Five Minutes or A Short Walk in Nottingham Hill.

It just maybe your big chance to launch your career in cinema, and you'd be doing it with Two of the biggest supporters of emerging Talent in British Films. Orange and FilmFour. So don't wait. This is just your chance to grab your first five minutes of Fame.

But do remember that being a successful actor, writer, director, producer is the ultimate ambition. So many of you won't make it further than shooting or starring in a five-minute home video  -to gain real recognition for your work is a feat indeed.

Give it a short and Best of luck.

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