Still from the Film "De Sul" made by Fran Broadhurst and Mathy Tremewan  - winners of the The Govynn Kernewek in 2004. 

Not o­nly is £5,000 up for grabs but it comes with free expert mentoring, access to free equipment from Cornwall Media Resource (CMR), a week in Sprout Media's editing suite, a day in Troubador Studio, free translation and free access to archive material from TSWFTA. 

Editing software from Canopus will be offered to the runner-up. 

Deadline for submission of film proposals is Oct. 31.  There isn't an application form, but a proposal has to written.  Go to www.cornwallfilmfestival.com or pick up info at Tremough Campus reception Penryn.  Applicants must include film idea, single-page proposal, showreel or other supporting material, CV, production crew information, and detailed budget. A selection panel will short-list up to eight filmmakers, whose ideas will be pitched to a panel of judges before an audience during the Cornwall Film Festival (Nov. 18-20). Candidates will be required to answer questions by the panel and audience, who will jointly vote for o­ne winner. 

The winning filmmaker, who must be resident in Cornwall, will have 10 months to create the film, with the help of experienced mentors and a translator. It will premiere at the 2006 Cornwall Film Festival. 

"This is an innovative way to excite people about the Cornish language as well as helping filmmakers get their first budget.  This year we are very happy that local and national groups were able to support us: Awards for All, Cornwall Film and Cornwall County Council." Lucy Frears - Festival Director. 

For more information or details:  www.cornwallfilmfestival.com, or contact festival director Lucy Frears, director@cornwallfilmfestival.com or telephone 01326-253690 / 01326-253692.

"De Sul" will be premiered at this year's Festival o­n Sunday 20th Nov. evening. 

Tickets for the Festival o­n sale from Saturday 8th. Oct. from Falmouth Arts Centre Box Office.