January 25, 2008

DOORPOST FILM PROJECT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO NEW FILMMAKERS

Entrants can make a film in any format and genre, but they can be no longer than five minutes in length. Films must be based on one of seven concepts: love, greed, redemption, pain, forgiveness, freedom or energy. Projects can be upload to The Doorpost Film Project’s Website for submission from February 1st through May 1st. A panel of industry experts, along with online viewers, will select 15 finalists.
 
The 15 finalists will be announced June 2 and will be given $10,000 to create a second film that must be eight to 10 minutes in length. Following a second period of voting, the winners will be announced at a film symposium and awards presentation on September 13th in Nashville, TN.
 
The third-place winner will receive $20,000, the second place winner will receive $30,000 and the first place winner will be awarded $100,000 and a trip to Los Angeles to meet with development studios.

Those interested in participating should register online at www.thedoorpost.com. Registration closes April 1st.