A few quick Qs and As

What should the film be about?

The True Meaning of Christmas! But it can take any form. This means it could be a play, a story, a song, a poem, even a puppet show. Remember, originality will play a big part in wowing the judges.

What should it be filmed on?

Camcorder, laptop or mobile phone. It must be no more than one minute in length and no bigger than 50mb. Remember, you don’t have to be a genius behind the camera – we’re looking for a great idea rather than cutting-edge camerawork.

Who can enter?

Anyone – age is no barrier. What’s more, films can be made by individuals or as part of a group project.

Can a Church be nominated more than once?

Yes. Individuals or groups can put in more than one entry per Church but they will need to register under a different account for each entry.

When is the closing date?

All films must be uploaded to the website by midnight on Friday 10 October 2008.

1st prize £3,000 for the nominated church

Plus an invite to the exclusive finalists event at Old Trafford, Manchester, to see thebandwithnoname perform. Signed merchandise from the band. Plus tickets to Greenbelt 09.

2nd prize £1,500 for the nominated church

Plus an invite to the exclusive finalists event at Old Trafford, Manchester, to see thebandwithnoname perform. Signed merchandise from the band. Plus tickets to Greenbelt 09.

3rd prize £500 for the nominated church

Plus an invite to the exclusive finalists event at Old Trafford, Manchester, to see thebandwithnoname perform. Plus tickets to Greenbelt 09.

When is the Final?

The exclusive event for the 10 chosen finalists will take place on Friday 21 November. It’s happening mid-afternoon, so let your school or work know you may need the afternoon off. If you’re chosen, you can bring 9 other people with you, so make sure you tell your co-filmmakers, friends and supporters. At least one of your 9 people should be an accompanying adult, preferably your Youth Group leader. Why not invite someone from the church you have nominated?

What’s all this about endorsement?

It’s one of the key rules of the competition. All films submitted must have the endorsement of a church leader or a youth group leader. Initially, this can be a verbal ‘yes’, but should the film make it to the final, the endorsement will need to be in a written form. Any film that doesn’t have an endorsement will be disqualified.

Does everyone who appears in the film need to give their permission?

Yes, they do. To make the process easier, entrants can Download a Consent Form. Once it’s filled out, they will need to return it to us by post. Any entry that doesn’t have a Consent Form will unfortunately have to be disqualified.

Do under-18s need parental consent?

In a word: yes! Anyone under 18 who enters a film needs a parent/guardian to tick the relevant box on our upload page. This simply confirms they have asked their parents that it’s okay to take part. It’s not a barrier to stop entries, just a simple legal requirement on our part.