This summer sees the return of the Arts Council’s two film competitions, Young Filmmaker of Mann and the Short Film Competition. Young Filmmaker of Mann now in its eighth year has become an established outlet for young Manx filmmakers to showcase their talent. Entrants must be under the age of 23. The Short Film Competition was introduced in 2007 as part of the Isle of Man Film Festival (now in its fourth year) and will be running once again for anyone who is resident in the Isle of Man, of Manx descent or whose films have a Manx theme. Individuals and groups can apply for both competitions and the categories are: Comedy, drama, documentary, experimental, music video and animation. Category winners will be awarded ?100 and overall competition winners will receive trophies and ?200 each. Shortlisted entries will be screened in a showcase event at the Manx Museum on Saturday, 3 September 2011 as part of the Film Festival. Hon David Cretney MHK, Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure said: “Developments in film and media technology have given young people the ability to produce short films in abundance over recent years. Entry numbers for these competitions grow every year and it is wonderful to see such talent being nurtured on the Island.” The closing date for entries into both competitions is Wednesday 22 August. Entry forms can be obtained from the Isle of Man Arts Council on 694598, or email iomartscouncil@gov.im and via our website www.iomarts.com . -Ends-