NSI National Exposure Amateur Movie Contest

The NSI National Exposure contest challenges non-professional filmmakers of all ages to write, direct or even act in their own five-minute masterpiece which could premiere at the NSI FilmExchange Canadian Film Festival and earn filmmakers over $1,000 in prize money. All genres are eligible — drama, comedy, animation, romance, slapstick, science fiction, western or even horror — the sky's the limit and the contest is free to enter. Filmmakers are invited to get together with friends, neighbours or co-workers and create their short film.

Contest organisers want filmmakers to tell a complete story in five minutes or less.

12 finalists’ films will hit the silver screen at The Globe Cinema in Winnipeg on the last day of the NSI FilmExchange Canadian Film Festival (Saturday, March 3, 2007).

Contestants* have a shot at cash prizes ($100, $500 or $1,000) and prestigious award titles such as Best Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Film from Manitoba, Best Film Under 18, Best Film from Western Canada and Best Film from Eastern Canada+. There is also a special $500 award for Best Overall Film.

Entry deadline: Monday, January 22, 2007 at 4:30 pm Central Time. Entries will be accepted on DVD only.

More information at www.nsi-canada.ca/filmexchange/nex

The National Screen Institute – Canada, with headquarters in Winnipeg, is Canada’s oldest nationally-recognized film and television training school. NSI helps emerging writers, directors and producers bring their stories to life to share at home and abroad. Its market-driven programs have led to employment for NSI graduates by giving them a competitive edge — according to the latest NSI Alumni Survey, 97% of respondents are working in the industry. 2006 marks the National Screen Institute's 20th anniversary year.

The National Screen Institute – Canada operates with ongoing funding from Telefilm Canada through Canadian Heritage, and Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism. Additional support provided by Patrons: CTV, CBC Television and The Brian Linehan Charitable Foundation and financial assistance provided by the Winnipeg Arts Council.

*The contest is open to all residents of Canada except residents of Quebec, employees (and those persons with whom they are domiciled) of National Screen Institute Canada, Doowah Design and of the corporations, the contest jury, the contest sponsors and the advertising and promotional agencies involved in the contest.

+ Western Canada includes British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and Eastern Canada includes Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.