Film makers from all over Wiltshire are being invited to submit their work for the first Devizes Film Festival, which will take place next June.

It is being organised in conjunction with Devizes Festival.

One of the organisers, Paul Chapman, said: “The festival will be the new event at which filmmakers of Wiltshire can exhibit their work. We have two screenings – for under-17s and for filmmakers 17 years and over.

“There are two categories – fiction and non-fiction.

“We want to encourage filmmakers to produce documentaries, music videos, dramas, animations, anything that inspires.

“We want a wide variety of filmmakers to submit their ten-minute films to be shown at the festival and we want each film to be unique and exciting. We want to encourage creativity and collaboration between artists. One of our main aims is to get people talking about their projects and to be proud to show them off.

“In Wiltshire we have a rich source of material to document, from local music to amazing characters, to the abundant supply of weird and wonderful stories, to name but a few. Why not capture some of them on film?”

For details on how to enter, visit www.devizesfilmfestival.co.uk Mr Chapman said: “You can also join our online community on Facebook. We will be hosting a Q&A event early next year, but if you have any questions or if you just want to get in touch then please email us at devizesfilm festival@gmail.com

The Devizes Film Festival will be made great by the filmmakers of Wiltshire.

“The only thing that counts on the night is your film. Be proud and produce the best.”