40SECFILM
ONDINE

Could you create your own Ondine in 40 seconds? 
The Royal Opera House and BP are looking for budding film-makers of all ages and experience to produce their own 40 second version of this watery love story. A judging panel from the Royal Opera House and BP will choose a selection of the best films to be showcased on the BP Summer Big Screens alongside The Royal Ballet’s Ondine in venues across the UK on Wednesday 3 June 2009 at 7.30pm.

The films can either be based on the ballet where a mortal falls in love with a water sprite, pledges his love and fidelity to her, but when he breaks that oath tragedy ensues, or be a self-created watery love story. Inspiration could come from that other great love story, The Little Mermaid, or maybe Splash, the more modern reading.  Participants can express themselves in words, music, dance or even animation – the sky or sea is the limit.  But remember, take care if filming around water – be safe! 

How to enter:

All entries are in with a chance to be screened on BP Summer Big Screens on 3 June. 

There is a range of ways to submit an entry:

Best option – 16.9 full height anamorphic on DV tape.

Medium option – film it on a camcorder and send in on DVD.

Fun option – film it on your mobile email it to 40secfilm@roh.org.uk no bigger than 5mb for this option.

And new for 2009 – Enter via YouTube

To enter the 40SECFILM using YouTube, post a video response on our www.youtube.com/bpsummerbigscreens channel.

You can either record a video using your webcam, choose from a video you have already uploaded to your account or select to upload a video file from your computer.

HOW TO POST A YOUTUBE VIDEO RESPONSE

1. You will need to be a member of YouTube and have an active account.

2. Sign In to YouTube and visit the 40SECFILM Competition Channel at www.youtube.com/bpsummerbigscreens 
3. Watch last year’s 40SECFILM Competition entries.

4. Select ‘Post a Video Response’ on last years winning entry called 'The Blackest Wings Club". You will then be given the option of:

a) Record your video response using your Webcam.

b) Choose an existing video you have already uploaded to your YouTube account.

c) Upload video from you Computer.

When posting or emailing  - participants must attach name, age and contact details.  Films should be sent to ‘40 second films’ FAO BP Summer Big Screens, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9DD.  Films must be suitable for family viewing. 

Please read full competition Terms & Conditions.

The deadline for entries is 26 May.