New Directors’ Showcase 2009: Saatchi & Saatchi launches its final call to entry – deadline: June 3

Saatchi & Saatchi has just released a short filmas the final call to entry for this year’s New Directors’ Showcase atCannes. The film asks ‘Can you make anything happen in front of thecamera’?

“The Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase is allabout uncovering the best talent out there.  Recently, we have foundmore and more seriously exciting work through places like YouTuberather than just through the more traditional channels such asproduction companies and film schools.  The style of our film reflectsthis shift and shows that anyone, not just those who have formaltraining, can be inspiring and can enter the New Directors’ Showcase,”says Paul Silburn, Creative Partner, Saatchi & Saatchi London.

The creative team, Jesper Lonnqvist and Joakim Hutchison were behind the idea which was directed by Tony Barry through Academy.