We're happy to post the Call for Entries of the 4th Short Film Festival organized by our friends of 25a Ora, the La7 tv channel programme dedicated to short films and independent cinema.

The free Short Film Festival of young directors opens again for its fourth consecutive edition.

To participate please send your short film (maximum 20 minutes long) in Betacam Sp or Digibeta format, no later than May 31st 2008, to the following address:

Telecom Italia Media
La7 Festival del Corto "25 ora - Il Cinema Espanso"
Via della Pineta Sacchetti 229 - 00168 Rome, Italy.

Make sure to fill in the participation form and disclaimer available on www.la7.it/25ora.

Only works completed after January 1st 2006 will be considered.

A specialized jury panel will evaluate all the entries, the best will be shown uncut on line from July 1st to August 31st.  Log on to www.la7.it/25ora and vote.

The most voted short films will be broadcast on 25a Ora - La7 in September 2008.

Based on jury and audience preferences, the best short film winner will be awarded a digital camcorder.

For further info: 25ora[at]la7.it