Competition! Young Film Critic of the Year 2007.
 
Young people with a hearing or visual impairment have a chance to win prizes for themselves AND their schools. And of course a chance to hold the awesome title: Young Film Critic of the Year!
 
All you need to do for a chance to win is to write, type or voice record your own film review of any of this year's cinema releases.
 
Keep it short: 250 words maximum.
 
You can enter individually, or as a school group, as many times as you like (you can review more than one film).
 
There are three age categories: 7 to 11,  11 to 14,  and 15 to 18.There are three age categories: 7 to 11,  11 to 14,  and 15 to 18.
Nominees in each age category will be invited to an Awards Ceremony at London¹s Odeon West End cinema in October this year. The winner in each age category will receive a Yamaha Home Cinema System as well as a prize for their school of an interactive white board and film resources.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2007!

How to Enter:
 
You can enter via the official website here:
http://www.youngfilmcritic.org/althowto.html
 
You can also enter by video message, braile, voice message, podcast etc.
Just send your review to: Film Education, 21-22 Poland Street, London W1F 8QQ

You will need to include these details: 

Which age category    Junior Film Critic (7 to 11)    or Young Film Critic (15 to 19,  or 11 to 14).  

or, if you have a hearing or visual impairment:  
Sensory Impaired entrant (7 to 11,  15 to 19,  or 11 to 14).
 
 You will also need to include your name, age, name of school and class, school address and phone number.
 
Queries?
Contact Film Education:
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Tel: 020 7851 9450
 
Full details here: http://www.youngfilmcritic.org/altindex.html

Top Tips for writing the ultimate film review:
 
Write in the present tense
For example: Œthe main character of the film is calledŠ, Œwhen the film starts we seeŠ etc.

Remember your audience and make it fun!

Just because you're writing a review doesn't mean it can't be fun to read. Make it as entertaining as possible for your readers.
 
Don't be shy!
Say exactly what you think (but say it well) ­ tell the reader whether you loved or hated it - and why. We want to hear your personal opinion!
 
 Don't tell the story
 You only have 200 words so don¹t waste them telling the story Š readers only need to know the outline of the plot and a little bit about the main characters.
 
 Dust off your journalist's jotter
 Take notes while you're watching the film if you can (write down memorable quotes, significant moments etc).
 
 Make time
 The best reviews are written whilst the film is still fresh in the mind, so do try to get your ideas down as soon as possible after seeing the film.  Don¹t forget to re-read your review edit it, produce a finished version and send it in with the form you have downloaded.
 
 No cheating! Make sure your work is original and not copied from another source in any wayŠ our ruthless team of judges can spot copied work a mile off!
 
 Meet your deadline! Even the most famous and best paid film critics in the world have to get their reviews done on timeŠ so don't forget your deadline!

Good Luck!