As reported on Friday, last week saw the launch of a film competition on the Isle of Wight.
Picture the Music is open to all ages, but has very special prizes for two categories of ages: those under 25 and those under 18.
How it works
The set-up is really simple: choose one of the five tracks via the Brave Island Website. Then, over the next six weeks, you can plan your creation, film it, edit it, and enter. Please note, the deadline is 31st August 2023.
You don’t need all the tools typically required for a music video; you can film it on your phone, use stop-motion animation, a collection of photos, or whatever takes your fancy.
Prizes
The prizes are commemorating the late Peter Cramp, an important character in Ventnor who epitomised the essence of coolness, had a passion for independent film and wanted others to be inspired by it.
The previous winners in 2019 – Double or Nothing Productions – invested their prize in equipment that kick-started their careers and were nominated last year for a Mobo Award for directing, filming and editing a video for rapper Headie One’s ‘Can’t Be Us’.
Sign up now
Head over to the Brave Island platform to find out more about the opportunity.
It’s been created in collaboration with Ventnor Exchange, Ventnor Arts Club and Ventnor Film Society.
Help if needed
If you are keen to take part, but are unsure about anything, or need more info, sign up to the opportunity and email [email protected]
Megan shares the details
News OnTheWight spoke with Megan Stisted, who runs the incredible initiative, Brave Island – a platform for young people on the Isle of Wight.
Check out our interview below by clicking on the play button.
There will be a screening and prizegiving held in September.
Image: rick-gebhardt under CC BY 2.0
