THE COMPETITION DEADLINE PASSED ON DECEMBER 4th 2006
Robbie Williams invited indie filmmakers everywhere to download his track "The 80's" and upload a film of any length in response. It could be as straightforward or as complicated as each filmmaker wanted; using dialogue and sound design. The only stipulation is that at least some of the track "The 80's" is used in it.
"This is the record I've always wanted to make. It's reignited how I think about what I can do with music myself, 'Rudebox' was done in a guerrilla way, no plan of action, it just evolved into what it is naturally. That's what I like about film today and why I wanted to do this project and competition. Just like in music, you can create a masterpiece out of an i-book and some digital footage, as much as you can in a fancy studio. That's how 'The 80s' began life itself, in my bedroom in LA with my friend Jerry messing around on my Mac. I'm very excited to see what the film makers can come up with." Robbie Williams
Over 170 entries were received and they were voted on by other filmmakers and their friends and members of Shooting People, the filmmakers community who collaborated on the competition.
There were two prizes of �7,500 at stake - one for the audience award and one for the jury award. The jury was Robbie Williams (the banker), Lord Puttnam (filmmaker), Jonathan Ross (film pundit), Jules Oldroyd (Head of T4 & 4 Music) and Carrie Sutton (Robbie William's video commissioner).
All the entries, including the winners are on the site for you to watch, enjoy and comment on.