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Random - Spoken Word Competition

See your words made into a short film and broadcast on Channel4

Watch the 'Random' trailer by Debbie Tucker Green and get inspired. One family. One day. One random act.

If, within 220 words, you can mesmerise on the theme 'random e.g. a random event, good or bad, that changed your life, you could see your words made into a short film and broadcast on Channel4. It's a 'spoken word' competition so make your few words count and give them energy and purpose to make them stand out from the rest.

Competition Entry Details

To enter the competition, write up to 220 words and email your entry to:

random@channel4.co.uk

Note: Your entry must include the following information in your email (failure to include this information may result in your entry not being considered by the judges:

1. Full name
2. Email address
3. Date of birth
4. Primary contact number

Prize:
The winning entry will be illustrated with a film produced by 4Creative and Film 4 and broadcast on Channel 4. The winner has the option to recite their entry and for their voice to be used in the film.

Judging:
The judges are looking for one piece of writing that imaginatively explores the theme 'random' by using language in a rhythmically original and engaging way.

Deadline: 27 July 2011

For full terms and conditions and further information, visit the Channel 4 website

 

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