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Sprint Launches 4G Short Film Competition ChallengeDec 06, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Sprint, a developer of 4G wireless technologies, announced the launch of the 4G "Competitive Edge Filmmakers Challenge," a film competition that calls on college students to shoot a short film with a Sprint smartphone." Two winners will receive a trip to Los Angeles to spend a day on a movie set, have lunch with Sprint executives and receive $2,500 to launch their career. Starting immediately, participants can visit 4GCompetitiveEdge.com for resources such as chats, podcasts and how-to guides. The website will also be available for the public to view and vote for the best short films. "Sprint 4G really gives filmmakers an artistic edge since the technology is fast and makes it easy to shoot videos on your mobile device, stream the footage and upload it to your computer," said Matt Carter, president of Sprint 4G. "Sprint has a portfolio of creative devices on our 4G network that can be used as a tool for filmmaking, and help you stay connected with friends and family." The Competitive Edge Filmmakers Challenge is more than a contest. It's a chance for students to learn tips and inside information about filmmaking. That's why Sprint 4G has partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund to kick off the Competitive Edge college tour that will visit historically black colleges and universities around the country. As part of this tour, students will have the opportunity to screen a new feature film and participate in an entertainment career symposium with industry executives including special celebrity guests. Panelists will give students fresh insight on the different elements necessary for a successful career whether behind or in front of the camera via the newest technology. During the tour, students will also be able to sample Sprint 4G products and experience the speed and reliability of Sprint's 4G network. To enter the "Competitive Edge Filmmakers Challenge," participants must be enrolled in a two- or four-year institution during the 2010-11 school year and submit a short film shot on a video-enabled 4G Sprint mobile device or any video-capable device. The movie must be two to five minutes in length, no more than 2G in size, and in one of the following formats: AVI, MOV, WMV or MPG. The contest ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 4, 2011. Entries submitted before or after those times will be disqualified. A team of Hollywood professionals, including directors, producers and actors, will judge the competition's finalists. Two winners will be notified by e-mail, phone or regular mail on or about March 13, 2011. More Information: http://www.4GCompetitiveEdge.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |