Five Minutes of Mystery – the short film competition held as part of the forthcoming Compass of Mystery Festival 2008 (26th Sept–19th Oct, Mivart St. Studios) – opens a call for submissions for creative cinematographers worldwide. The competition challenges film-makers to create and submit short films around a theme of mystery. The event will bring together film talents from far and wide to exhibit their work here in Bristol. Judged by a panel of industry experts, awards will be given for Best Film, Audience Award, Local Film-maker and Youth Award.

Entries must be no longer then five minutes in length. Submissions will be accepted in the following formats: DVD, Mini DV or as full quality DV QuickTime files. Submission to be accompanied by Five Minutes of Mystery Entry Form, and sent to: Compass Film, 9, Walton Street, Easton, Bristol, BS6 0JG no later than 15th August 2008. Both entry form and guidelines can be download from the Compass Film website – http://www.compass-film.co.uk.