Sir/Madam
Can I have an address to send you an idea?
Denis

Finally Ireland is in a recession,
That celtic tiger is on his last legs
But fear not my fellow worriors
For we now have kung fu panda

Is there an age limit to enter as I am 15

Is it necessary to send a regular CV? i don’t understand the relevance of my work history??

@Cris Jarvis:

Hi Cris, yes we would like a CV as part of the application. We appreciate that a career history may seem more relevant to e.g. a filmmaker but as a DJ / producer you can still include your experience to date - gigs you’ve played, songs / albums you’ve produced etc.

Hope this helps,
Helen

@Helen Byrne: ok thanks !

i dont have a CV ! Do you need me to make one ? I wouldnt know where to start !!

@Cris Jarvis: Yes we would like one. Briefly talk about your education and any relevant qualifications but focus on your experience in your creative field and any creative projects you are particularly proud of.

Look forward to receiving your entry
Thanks, Helen

Hi ! I am a mature student and have just graduated at age 34 from Graphic design and digital media - I see that you have an age limit for applicants - I find this quite ageist!!!!!!!! I am a graduate of design surely I can still apply!!!!
Thanks
Nicola

Do entrants need to be British citizens? I am living in the UK and hope to move here permanently, but currently I am not a permanent resident. Can I enter?

Thanks,
Kimberley

@Kimberley: As stated in the terms and conditions: “The 4TA are only open to residents of the United Kingdom. Proof of address may be required before Award recipients can claim an Award.”

Hope this helps, thanks
Helen

Thank you for the quick reply. Yes. I saw that. I do have an address here as I have been living here for more than a year. But I was just wondering if it is enough that I live here or is reserved for citizens or permanent residents.

Thanks again. Sorry if I am over-thinking…

@Kimberley: Hi Kimberley, yes you can enter the awards. Thanks, Helen

If I want to submit a novel: this comes under the “wildcard” category, I take it? And if so, do I have to submit the manuscript in its entirety, or perhaps just the first 10,000 words…?

Thanks!

@Nige: Yes, you will need to enter the Wildcard category. The judges will not have time to read 10,000 words - submit extracts from the novel and a synopsis. Thanks, Helen

I have just graduated and have a BA (hons) in Animation. My degree film is an 8 minute stop-motion piece and is packed full of my own creativity and talent. I have other work that I have done prior to my degree film but I do not feel it shows my potential in the same way. Is it possible to submit one really good film?

@jessica Cope: Yes, obviously the judges want to see what you feel is your best work.

Daer Sir / Madam,

Please could you clarify how many projects are required ? Preferably, I would like to focus on the project I am sending in.

‘one-page self-sell, outlining the projects you’re most proud of and clearly identifying your role in ‘

With thanks,

Howie Fifer

@Howie Fifer: If you mean you only want to submit one project then yes, that’s fine.

@Helen Byrne: i got an e-mail possibly automated, reminding me to send a cv and 1 page self sell, i did send them already did you not receive my letters ? please let me know and i will send again if necessary !

@cris jarvis: Yes I have received them. The email was sent to everyone who has entered the awards so far; if you have already sent in your supporting material, ignore the email.

hi im going to enter for photography but i dont know how to submit my work and im worried that my time will run out can you please tell me how!?
thanks

@Amelia: You need to send up to to ten of your best images on disc. Have a look at the entry criteria page for full submission guidelines. The closing date is 29th August, 5pm.

Hi Helen,

I just dropped my entry in the post box.

Let’s hope curiosity don’t get the better of the opportunists working at Royal Mail. I now turn to prayer for its safe delivery. It’s all we have. Prayer. Stamps are misunderstood.

Thanks for the opportunity, Channel 4. You haven’t heard the last of me.

Keep that door open, or we’ll simply bum-rush it like the new advert you have. You have indirectly given us that green light. (no one was upset with the smashed glass…just curious)

Reuben Christian
‘The new cat on the block’

Hi

Are these awards open to people who are aleardy established in their chosen field..? The artist I represent is alreday on BBC & MTV but would like to gain more mainstream exposure and feels they have more to offer to the media world..?

Or is it just for people who have not had a break at all..?

Please let me know asap

Many Thanks

MissP

To whom it may concern,

My friends and me have our own amatuar production company, would we be able to apply as one unit or would we have to apply individually?

Thank you

Hollie

@Hollie M: You can apply as a partnership or individually. If you apply together only one award will be given with equal accreditation to each party. However you decide to enter make sure your role is clear in each piece of work.

Hope this helps, Helen

hi i have a ton of ideas ranging from novels, scripts, tv shows, comedy, even advertising will i come under wildcard or multi award category and is it ok to send in the range of ideas complete with various synopsis?

cheers, mal.

@mal robinson: Hi, you should enter the multi-talented category.

Thinking about what the various things I can do, I’d put myself under the multi award, however I really want to focus on Presenting. Is there any other specific requirements other than a 10min reel?

Regards, Carly

@Carly Lindon-Forrester: We always want to encourage people to play to their strengths, if you feel presenting is your strongest work then enter that category. We just need the showreel plus supporting material - a CV and one page self-sell.

Hello 4talent!
I was wondering,
For the writing categories, when it says up to 3 scripts + 50 word synopses.
Is that a 50 word synopses for each script you submit?

I know it seems like a silly question but I’m paranoid about submitting three synopses for three scripts and only one of them getting read.
Please can you put my mind at ease.

Arthur.

@Arthur Sloman: Hi, you will need one synopsis for each script you submit i.e. 3 scripts = 3 synopses.

Hi there…. I’m applying for 4Talent for a 3-piece pop band and, whilst a one page self-sell is fine, I’m sure you can appreciate that as a band we don’t have a CV! In any case a CV would be likely to include the same information as the one-pager… what do you advise?

ps. I could send you my CV as an individual and as the main representative but I think that might be a bit pointless as it’s not necessarily relevant to the work the band has done (and therefore to our application).

Chris

@Chris: Yeah I see what you mean, we wont need individual CVs, just make sure you include information about gigs you’ve played, albums etc in the self-sell.

Thanks, Helen

Hello,

Me and my writing partner are submitting our comedy sketch show we are writing. In the criteria for comedy writing it mentions 3 scripts, would you like to see three entire scripts for three shows. With all the different characters etc that pop up. Or a sample?

Reason i ask is some of the sketches start then go to different sketch then come back to complete the joke. I suppose what im asking is shall we submit the script for the episode or for each individual sketch!

Thanks for your help, Good luck to everybody.

Dean and Simon

hey my names kayleigh…

just wanted to ask… where can i sign up for the compition… im a singer and i write my own stuff… i also play piano…

but im only 17 so do you think it is worth me signing up for it because i dont think i will get noticed or taken seriously if im only 17

please tell me what you think and how i can apply

thanks

kayleigh

As part of the 3 docs I want to submit for the long documentary category, I want to include the fine cut of the project I am currently working on - as I think this will significantly bolster my application.

It is in good condition and the only things you would notice is that the v/o is my guide voice and it hasn’t been ‘onlined’.

Is this okay?

Also, do you show the work of the winners publicly? If you do, I would need to get the permission of the various broadcasters (who, of course, own the rights to the films).

I know this is a bit late in the day (I will need to get the projects in the last post today to make the deadline), but if you do read this in time and can reply, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

how do we enter this?