In this week's Bit Rate, Valentina talks about her favorite short film contests and how independent video creators can easily gain money and recognition from participating in random, sponsored challenges.
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Watch the Films!
"The Gift" from Philips Cinema - http://bit.ly/drt5JE
"Jacques Serres" from the 48-Hour Project - http://bit.ly/175r1ad
RSA Short Film Competition - http://bit.ly/xGH0Om
"Voice Over" from Manhattan Shorts Festival - http://bit.ly/W1awIp
"Vengeance" from the iPhone Film Festival - http://bit.ly/13G3fhc

- If you want to see more from Ridley Scott's "Parallel Lines" contest, check out this blog: http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2010/04/5-different-films-same-dialogue-and.html
- Check out the 48 Hour Film Project and their winners from all categories, including "Best Choreography," "Best Editing," and "Best Graphics" http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmapalooza/#winner
- Interview with the director of "Voice Over," who got an agent from WME: http://www.manhattanshort.com/finalists/voice_over.html
- The iPhone Short Film Contest: http://www.iphoneff.com/

Each week on Bit Rate, Valentina takes us through the top short films online. Gone are the days when the only outlet for new filmmakers was to desperately submit a creation to film festivals and hope that somehow a Hollywood insider reads your script. Let Valentina introduce you to the up-and-coming filmmakers that exist all over YouTube! From music-makers to animators, these innovative artists are making waves in a big way!

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