Actor Mathew Horne Fronts Hunt for World's Most Extraordinary Filmmakers

Actor Mathew Horne Fronts Hunt for World's Most Extraordinary Filmmakers

LONDON, June 8, 2010/PRNewswire/ --

- Welcome to the Extraordinary Film Competition Launches Today

Actor Mathew Horne has joined forces with Raindance, the UK's largest
independent film organisation, in a search for new international filmmaking
talent. The Welcome to the Extraordinary film competition, sponsored by
InterCasino (http://www.intercasino.co.uk), the world's first online
casino, will showcase a new generation of filmmakers by inviting them to
submit a short film bringing to life their expression of 'the extraordinary'.

The Welcome to the Extraordinary film competition is open to everyone,
from those who have never picked up a camera before to experienced
filmmakers, with entrants being invited to produce and submit a 40.0 second
film. A simple brief, requiring entrants to use their film to show viewers
what 'the extraordinary' means to them, gives filmmakers of all levels the
chance to impress judges.

The panel of industry experts who will be judging the competition
includes Actor Mathew Horne, film journalist Joe Utichi and the founder of
Raindance, Elliot Grove, as well as InterCasino's VP Marketing, Alexandra
Gal.

Films can be submitted until 25th July and will be featured on a new
InterCasino microsite, http://www.welcometotheextraordinary.com, which will
aggregate extraordinary content from across the web. Prizes for the winning
filmmakers include a screening at the Raindance Film Festival in September
and a trip to the 2011 Cannes International Film Festival.

In addition to rewarding the best films as judged by the industry panel,
the shortlisted film with the most YouTube views will also win tickets to the
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) after-show party.

Actor Mathew Horne commented: "I'm really passionate about the idea of
giving aspiring filmmakers a platform such as this to break into the industry
and it's great to be helping to showcase new talent in this way.

"Getting your film screened at the Raindance Film Festival is a really
extraordinary opportunity and I'm very excited about taking a look at the
short films that are entered into the competition."

Elliot Grove, founder of Raindance commented: "We've teamed up with
InterCasino to present the filmmaking community with a truly unique
opportunity. We're asking people to create a film with an extraordinary twist
- it's about rolling the dice, taking a chance and sharing your film for a
shot at getting your film in front of the industry and winning some fantastic
prizes."

Alexandra Gal, VP Global Marketing for InterCasino commented: "The
all-new InterCasino website, which launched earlier this year, builds on our
heritage as an innovator in the online gaming community. In addition to
providing players with extraordinary gaming experiences and rewards, we're
now launching the Welcome to the Extraordinary website and film competition,
offering everyone the chance to create and share unusual and exciting
content.

"We're proud to be working with Raindance to inspire extraordinary
filmmaking around the world and ultimately to creating a unique entertainment
destination - the site of choice for people who seek and share extraordinary
content."

For more information and to enter the competition, please visit
http://www.welcometotheextraordinary.com

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About Raindance

Raindance exists to discover, foster and champion new talent and
audiences, the lifeblood of the industry. Since 1992 it has promoted all
aspects of independent cinema in the UK, from guerrilla style low-budget
shorts to international indie blockbusters.

Raindance Film Festival is Europe's largest independent film festival.
Premieres have included Memento, Ghost World, Blair Witch Project, and Pulp
Fiction. We satisfy the public's thirst for bold, original filmmaking through
diverse international programming.

Created in 1998, the British Independent Film Awards celebrate excellence
and achievement in independently funded British films, honour new talent and
are dedicated to maximising promotion of British independent cinema here and
abroad.

Raindance Film Training takes filmmakers from first principles to
post-production and beyond. Our intensive masterclasses and evening classes
are taught by working industry professionals. Thousands of students each year
leave informed and inspired, with the confidence and knowledge to embark on
their first film or script.

Raindance.tv is our latest venture, hosting over 500 films and providing
quality content for over a dozen partner platforms. As well as promoting
filmmakers and their films, we support them through viewing royalties.

For media enquiries and interviews please contact Natalie Wheeler
(+44(0)207-440-9819, natalie@hellounity.com) or Paul McNicholl
(+44(0)207-440-9820, paul@hellounity.com).

Source: InterCasino

For media enquiries and interviews please contact Natalie Wheeler, (+44(0)207-440-9819, natalie@hellounity.com); Paul McNicholl, (+44(0)207-440-9820, paul@hellounity.com).

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