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My World in 60 Seconds
Important Update: Relaxation on format for submissions
When we launched the competition last year, we received a number of emails questioning the limited format for submissions for the My World in 60 Seconds project.
Following further discussions with the BBC, we have negotiated a variety of formats for the submission of completed films, which we think will make it a lot easier for schools to submit their work and take part in the project. The emphasis still needs to be on the highest possible quality of video file.
New formats that are now available are: High Quality DVD or High Quality Quicktime Movie.
Introduction
The Geographical Association has teamed up with the BBC to create My World in 60 Seconds, a film project about creating an alternative guide to our world. We want to represent the world as people know it, so we’re looking for young people to make short films that are thought provoking, insightful and engaging.
The best films will be shown on BBC Big Screens in cities throughout the UK and every entry will appear online. The deadline for entries is 1 October 2009 and anyone aged 11-14 can submit a film.
| What’s your world like? Where’s good? Where’s bad? Do you have a secret world? Which places do you love? Which spaces do you fear? Where do lost cats go? And for that matter, where do all those odd socks go too? Where does your world end? What do you forget to see in your world? Where can you get the best chips? How are you invisibly connected to other places? How do adults change your world? Is your world my world too? Is my world the same as your world? |
60 seconds is just long enough to guide someone through part of your world, to show what it is really like for you. We want films that show people your lived geographies…
Everything you need to get involved is available to download below. Here you'll find further information about what we're looking for, plus an entry and consent form; a press release to let your local newspaper, website or radio station know about the project; and four of a series of ten posters advertising My World in 60 Seconds.
Further Information, Submission & Consent Form (PDF 394k)
Movie Maker Guide (PDF 2.6M)
Poster 1 of 10 - Countryside (PDF 2.7M)
Poster 4 of 10 - City (PDF 3.6M)
Poster 9 of 10 - Lost Cats (PDF 554k)
Poster 10 of 10 - Socks (PDF 808k)
Press Release (PDF 556k)
If you have any questions, please contact Alan Parkinson at GA HQ.