Deadline 1 August 2008

The TCM Classic Shorts competition: Finding the film-makers of the future The TCM Classic For the second year, the competition is open for international film-makers. The films entered in the competition must not be older that 1 September 2007.

The First prize is £5,000; Second prize: £3,000; Third prize: £2,000.

Be part of one of the most prestigious and long standing short film competitions in Europe. The judging panel is made up by some of the most prominent names in the film and media industry and the international media coverage of the competition, now in its ninth year, is held in conjunction with The Times BFI London Film Festival.

The six finalists will be screened as part of The Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival at the awards ceremony and on film channel TCM. Your work could be promoted on movie channel TCM across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as part of a special on-air TCM Classic Shorts season in November.

Past winners have gone on to win BAFTAs, make feature films and TV programmes, and screen their work at other festivals such as Cannes with the encouragement and assistance of TCM.

Details on www.tcmclassicshorts.com