Single cartridge in Germany

We've been tipped off about 'Flimmernacht '08' a special single cartridge Super 8 film competition arranged by the University of Offenburg in Germany.

Technically the usual applies - a single cartridge of film, shot with in camera editing, accompanied by a separate soundtrack. Completed films must be submitted by 5th May 2008 and it seems that entrants purchase their own stock and send it (along with the processing coupon) to the organisers after exposure.

However, this is the genius twist - whilst film entrants just have to send in their completed film, the soundtrack is produced by totally different people - who have no contact whatsoever with the filmmakers.

For the sound design element, separate applications have to be made for this second competition (a kind of competition within the competition if you will) and the combined results for each film will be shown for the first time at the festival with filmmakers having no influence on the outcome resulting in sometimes interesting, and sometimes strange results.

Films will be screened in Offenburg, which is in Baden-Württemberg near the Black Forest, on Saturday 19th July at 7pm and entry is a paltry 10 Euros - for more information see the official website where entry forms (in German) can be downloaded.

[Thanks Juergen]