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THE IDEA The idea of a Winston Fletcher Prize came about when a number of Winston’s friends and former colleagues decided that his extraordinary life deserved a lasting legacy. Amongst his many other achievements, Winston was a prolific and eclectic writer of both non-fiction and fiction – he published more than 15 books and over 3,000 articles. “A MAN OF EXTRAORDINARY ENERGY AND INSATIABLE CURIOSITY” Richard Lambert So it was decided that an annual short story competition would be both appropriate and something of which he would have approved. Entry to the competition is open to anyone who works in advertising, marketing, or related businesses. The theme or subject for the story will change each year, but will always be connected to one of Winston’s passions. THE BRIEF For year one, the subject is the one he spent the most time thinking and writing about: advertising. The short story (maximum 4,000 words) does not necessarily need to be about, or even set, in the advertising world, but just needs to imaginatively reflect the subject. There is a cash prize of £2,000 for the best short story. A jury chaired by Tim Waterstone will decide the winner. It is hoped that the best half dozen or so of the stories will also be published. Closing date for entries is September 4th 2013. Please submit your entries here. http://www.thewinst onfletcherprize. co.uk/enter. aspx ABOUT TIM WATERSTONE Tim Waterstone read English at Cambridge University before moving to Calcutta to work for a broking firm. On returning to England, he worked at W H Smith for eight years, and went on to found Waterstone’s in 1982, which he left in 2001. He is currently the Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University Press and a Director of Yale University Press, as well as being a novelist and business speaker.

Winners get their next Short Film/ Documentary produced : Runners up get a chance to work on a film project in UK: All participants get their Shorts/Docs distributed & Monetized. The submitted short film duration should not be greater than 30 minutes, in case of documentary it is 40 minutes. There will be a three stage selection procedure. Last Date for Submission - 30th April 2013. Contact at - sixsigmashortfilms@ gmail.com . Contest Details at - http://www.sixsigmafilms.com/makemyfilm.htm

COFFI -Short Films Contest 2012 is an excellent opportunity for both a budding film maker as well as reputed institutes. This contest is especially designed to provide a platform for debutant filmmakers to showcase their talent and connect with the top filmmakers, producers, film investors & lenders. The short films of finalists will be screened at COFFI- Conference on Film Finance. The categories of the contest are Short Films, Animated Movies & Documentaries within a running duration of up to 15 minutes. Last date is 3rd Dec 2012. Late fee applicable from 27th Nov 2012. Entry Fee for Students is Rs.1000/- & for others fees is Rs.1500/- . Benefits for all Participant(s): • All participating films will get a participation certificate • Selected films will be uploaded on the our YouTube Channel • Mention of the films on the facebook network of Six Sigma Films Benefits for the Finalist(s): • Free delegate pass for 2nd Conference on Film Finance to the finalists • Finalist(s) will be provided with a certificate• Film will be screened at the conference • Film will also be propagated through the social media network of Six Sigma Films & Group Additional Benefits for the Winner(s): • Winner(s) will be awarded with a Memento& Certificate at the conference by the eminent filmmakers/guests • Brief introduction/profile of the Film/Filmmaker in the Conference Booklet • Screening of the winning films at Shamiana Club Partners are Western India Film Producers' Association, Indian Film Exporters Association,Gujarati Film & Television Producers' Association, The Bankers Club, BanknetIndia.com, Indiantelevision. com, Bollywoodtrade. com, FashionScrapbook.com, audiencematters. com, Majestic MRSS, bollywoodtrade. Com,Take One, "BlockBuster", Docs & Shorts, Shamiana & 1takemedia. com, For more information & contest form please, feel free to mail at coffishorts2012@gmail.com, coffi@sixsigmafilms.com Or visit: www.sixsigmafilms.com/coffishorts.htm ABOUT COFFI CONFERENCE & AWARDS, 18th Dec 2012, JW Marriott, Mumbai - It will bring together around 200 eminent film producers, directors, film investors, technology experts, television producers, management consultancies, research companies, institutes, etc.Conference on Film Finance will also include Film Finance Awards 2012,Presentations on Digital Cinema and latest Technologies and Interactive Sessions on Film Finance, Marketing & Distribution & how to pitch/market the film and Exhibition Stalls. More details at - www.sixsigmafilms.com/coffi.htm Updates on our Facebook page at - https://www.facebook.com/sixsigmafilmspage