Got an idea for a short film?  The UK-wide search is on.....

B3 Media are looking to fund up to five of the freshest and hottest short film projects by some of the UK’s best black and minority ethnic filmmaking talent.  If selected, you’ll get training, funding and support to make your vision a reality.

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Severance. Doctor Who. Torchwood. Primeval

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Celtx is a free open-source Canadian scriptwriting programme that connects with an online community where you can develop the script with other collaborators and writers.

The Cinemagic International Film Festival for Young People has launched its annual Young Filmmaker Competition for 2008. The judges are looking for imaginative and original short films made by young people to be showcased as part of the Festival which takes place in Belfast from 13 to 30 November.