On lookout for teen film makers

If you are teaching media studies at your school, let your students know about an upcoming Short Film Challenge organised by Youthtown.

Now in its eighth year, the challenge gives budding film makers and actors between 13 and 18 years of age the chance to showcase their talents, with awards for best film and best director up for grabs on premiere night.

Entries close by July 25th, 2011 and will be judged by a panel of industry experts and screened at a red carpet premiere at the Academy Cinema in Auckland in August.

Youthtown will hold short film workshops every Saturday between May 7th and July 9th, 2011 at its Central Auckland hub in Nelson St from 11am to 2.30pm.

The Taupo branch will also be running an eight-week short film programme during Term Two.