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How to apply

1. Please read the rules and regulations carefully before applying.
2. Fill in the application form, outlining the proposal for your two-minute film in no more than 200 words and detailing your artistic experience (this can be attached as a separate CV).
3. Submit your application form by post or via email by 5pm on 2nd May 2008.
   

Post your application to: Richard White, Escalator Shorts, Arts Council England East, 48-49 Bateman Street, Cambridge CB2 1LR.

To download a pdf version of the form click on the link below

Alternatively, you can call 01223 454 426 and an entry form will be posted to you.

Judging

Once all applications have been received by 2nd May 2008, a team from BBC East and Arts Council England will prepare a shortlist of entries to be presented between 6th and 16th May 2008 to our selection panel who will select up to five artists for the project. 

The successful candidates will be notified by 23rd May 2008 and details of the film-making process and schedule will be finalised subject to mutual agreement of terms and conditions. (We may contact short-listed applicants to provide further details on their proposals).

The selection panel will be looking for the most creative thoughtful ideas and will also be looking for ideas that reflect the diversity of the region and provide a range of items for broadcasting, covering a wide range of subjects and treatments to create a compelling mixture for the audience looking to stretch the artists in new directions and build their skills and knowledge of digital media.

The selection panel is expected to include the following, who bring together a broad range of artistic and professional experience.

 Chris Gribble, Chief Executive, The New Writing Partnership
 Aileen Muir, Head of Communications, Arts Council England, East
 Tim Bishop, Head of Region, BBC East
 Anthony Roberts, Director, Colchester Arts Centre

The decision of the selection panel is final and no debate will be entered into – see rules and regulations for more details.

Escalator Shorts key dates

2nd May: Application deadline
6th-16th May: Judging process
19-23 May: Successful applicants informed
9th June - 4th July: Film production
14th-18th July: Films broadcast on BBC Look East

Escalator Shorts is the latest in a range of initiatives which include Escalator Visual Arts, Escalator Performing Arts and Escalator Music.