Today the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship announced the second instalment of its Talent Call series: Talent Call for Filmmakers. The competition will be open to 18-24-year-old residents of the US and UK. One finalist from each market will attend a Formula E race for the final challenge before the winner is selected by independent celebrity judges.
Talent Call for Filmmakers is Formula E’s second open talent search designed to improve access for everyone to the all-electric racing series set on accelerating positive change around the world.
Open to residents between the ages of 18 and 24 in the US and UK, Talent Call for Filmmakers invites budding young preditors to enter solo or in pairs, no matter their previous experience. Entries must take the form of a 1-minute video on the theme of “How electric vehicles can accelerate positive change in the world.” Submissions are open from May 11, 2021 to June 11, 2021. They must be submitted in English through an online portal: www.FIAFormulaE.com/talentcall.
Two finalists – one filmmaker or filmmaking partnership from each eligible entry market – will be invited to take part in a live final at a Formula E race later this season. The winner(s) will then be selected by high profile independent industry experts for the chance to join Formula E’s in-house production team at the opening race of Season 8.
With equal opportunities a priority, Formula E will once more work closely with diverse communities to ensure the competition is as accessible as possible to entrants across the US and UK. No formal training is required, although entrants are encouraged to show original, creative thinking and a personal style to entries.
Winner of last year’s Talent Call for Presenters Derin Adetosoye whose prize was a presenting opportunity at the first race of this season has gone on to co-host esports show Formula E: Accelerate and secure a contract for the full Season 7 race calendar.
Katie Traxton, Chief Communications Officer at Formula E, said: “When we launched Talent Call in Season 6, it was always our intention for it to be a long-term initiative offering opportunities across the paddock to young talent. Derin’s fresh perspective makes Formula E more accessible to next generation sports fans. We want to encourage more young people to get involved, because Formula E is designed for them, blending the real and virtual worlds, with exciting on-track action and a purpose to accelerate positive change in the world. For us, it isn’t just about Gen Z content creators being welcome, it’s about recognizing that we need their input to shape both our sport and the future.”
Derin Adetosoye, Presenter at Formula E, said: “As the winner of the Open Talent Call for Presenters, I cannot express enough how incredible this opportunity is! It’s amazing how committed Formula E are to broaden access to the sport for the next generation. If you think this could be for you, my advice is back yourself and go for it!”
Talent call is an initiative in Formula E’s Electric Futures program announced last summer in Formula E’s #PositivelyCharged open letter as part of the FIA’s #PurposeDriven movement. Hopeful applicants are encouraged to visit www.FIAFormulaE.com/talentcall from today to enter the competition.
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About Me: Adam has been a race fan since the first time he went through the tunnel under the Daytona International Speedway almost 30 years ago. He has had the privilege of travelling to races all across the state of Florida (as well as one race in Ohio), watching nearly everything with a motor compete for fame and glory, as well as participating in various racing schools to get the feel of what racecar drivers go through every week. Adam has spent the last three years covering motorsports for Examiner.com., where he had the opportunity to see the racing world from behind the scenes as well as the grandstands. He invites everyone to follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus, and looks forward to sharing his enthusiasm for all things racing with the readers of SpeedwayDigest.com.Be sure to tune in for his weekly sports talk program, Thursday Night Thunder, where he discusses the latest in motorsports news with drivers, crew members, and fans. The show takes place every Thursday at 8:00 pm EST on the Speedway Digest Radio Network.
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