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Filmmaking Competitions,

The Establishing Shot: Direct a video for Sigur Rós Mystery Film Experiment - Filmmaking Competition

Ethereal Icelandic band Sigur Rós are inviting film makers and video directors to create an original video for one of the tracks from their new album Valtari. In keeping with the Mystery Film Experiment concept, the brief is completely open for entrants to take inspiration from the world around them to devise and execute a masterpiece.

 The winning video will receive an official place - alongside all the other creative artists and directors (Ramin Bahrani, Alma Har'el, John Cameron Mitchell) - in the Mystery Film Experiment pantheon showcased on the front page of  http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk .

Additionally, the winning film maker/director will receive a $5,000 (£3,186.34) cash prize. For the soundtrack to the video, entrants may use a digital copy from the CD or download the album which is available from all major stores here > http://smarturl.it/valtari.

Sigur Rós Valtari Mystery Film Experiment Competition

Sigur Rós's Choice 
- The winning film maker/director will receive an official place in the Mystery Film Experiment entries and $5,000. In addition, they will receive:
- Exposure for their video which will be featured on Sigur Rós' YouTube and social media channels
- An 'Everything' package signed by the band, including an exclusive Icelandic Valtari blanket, t-shirt and art print

Three further 'highly commended' film maker/directors will receive:
- Exposure for their video which will be featured on Sigur Rós'social media channels
- Sigur Rós' merchandise including t-shirts, posters and a copy of Valtari

People's Choice 
The highest voted film maker/director will have their video featured across Sigur Rós' YouTube and social media channels. In addition, they will receive:
- An 'Everything' package signed by the band, including an exclusive Icelandic Valtari blanket, t-shirt and art print
- A copy of Valtari, in any format

Get Involved
Submit by: September 10, 2012
Vote: September 11, 2012, 10am PST - September 18, 2012, 10am PST
Winner Announced: October 2, 2012 

How to enter Head over to http://www.talenthouse.com/direct-a-video-for-sigur-ros#details

THE ESTABLISHING SHOT: DIRECT A VIDEO FOR SIGUR RÓS MYSTERY FILM EXPERIMENT - FILMMAKING COMPETITION