MP nominates constituents for national film competition shortlist

Gemma Ingram and Paul Welton have been shortlisted for the Parliamentary film competition FILM THE HOUSE, after being put forward by local MP, Mike Penning.

Gemma has been put forward for the music video category and Paul for comedy category. Their entries will now be in the running for the national competition and have the chance to have their films screened in the House of Commons in October.

FILM THE HOUSE is a national competition for budding UK film makers, directors and script writers that aim to raise political awareness of the importance of intellectual property to the film industry. Categories include drama, thriller, action, comedy, music video, documentary, as well as a separate category for under 18’s which can be any genre.

Throughout the past few months, members of the public have been entering their films to the competition. The deadline for submission was 14th July and since then, Members of Parliament have been nominating the best submissions from within their constituency. These will go on to be considered for the final award ceremony, at the House of Commons in October. Prizes include studio tours, work experience, and private screenings for friends and family.

Mike Penning said:
“I am delighted to show my support for a fantastic initiative and that local film makers have entered the competition. I am pleased to nominate Gemma and Paul for this great showcase event and I wish both local entries the best of luck in the competition going forward.”

Mike Weatherley MP, who founded the competition said:
“The popularity of the competition has exceeded expectations, positioning it in the top five Parliamentary competitions in its very first year. It is clear from the submissions we’ve had that the UK is brimming with fresh talent, and that’s why this competition is so important. Government needs to work with industry to ensure that creators are properly rewarded for their work. To develop a sustainable market for film, we need to value those who create movies, those who invest in them, and those who distribute it within both the film and video industries. This competition is an opportunity to put these issues on the agenda and provide an amazing platform for fresh UK talent.”

The Hemel Hempstead nominations:

Comedy
Paul Welton
Title: Single Actor Casting
Link to film: http://youtu.be/MBAIzoDMi1o

Music Video
Gemma Ingram
Title: How do I get home
Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7tcxjQShJw