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Call for Entries for the Rory Peck Awards 2007
The Rory Peck Trust is inviting entries for its Rory Peck Awards 2007,
sponsored by Sony. Now in its twelfth year, this unique competition is
reaching out to honour the work of freelance cameramen and
camerawomen from around the world, especially local freelancers in
regions where it is difficult to operate as a news-gatherer. It is the
only showcase in the world which celebrates freelance footage in news
and current affairs.
The Trust accepts submissions
from all freelancers who have had work broadcast between 1 August 2006
and 31 July 2007, and welcomes self-funded freelance work.
The categories are:
THE SONY
IMPACT AWARD
Freelance footage providing humanitarian imagery which has had an
impact internationally and contributed to a change in perception or
policy.
Entries must be no longer
than 1 hour in length.
THE RORY
PECK AWARD FOR HARD NEWS
This includes (a) on-the-day news coverage where the focus is on the
immediacy of the action and (b)
News Features. Entries may be a single story or a portfolio of short
items in total no more than 10 minutes in length. Rushes / non-voiced
pieces are acceptable
THE RORY
PECK AWARD FOR FEATURES
Major contribution to a news feature or documentary by a freelance
cameraman or camerawoman demonstrating originality and depth of
approach.
Entries must be no more than
1 hour in length.
In all categories the
Awards honour:
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Initiative and enterprise in camerawork and concept
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Journalistic ability and integrity (including
research and preparation)
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The circumstances and conditions under which the
footage was shot
Entry forms which can be submitted online,
by email or by post can be downloaded through this PDF link:
rorypeck_entryform.
For more information and eligibility check
www.rorypecktrust.org
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