Direct a video for Sigur Rós
Sigur Rós are inviting film makers and video directors to create an original video for one of the tracks from their new album Valtari. In keeping with the Mystery Film Experiment concept, the brief is completely open for entrants to take inspiration from the world around them to devise and execute a masterpiece.
The winning video will receive an official place - alongside all the other creative artists and directors - in the Mystery Film Experiment pantheon showcased on the front page of sigur-ros.co.uk. Additionally, the winning film maker/director will receive a $5,000 cash prize.
For the soundtrack to the video, entrants may use a digital copy from the CD or download the album which is available from all major stores here.
Sigur Rós have given a dozen film makers the same modest budget and asked them to create whatever comes into their head when they listen to songs from the band's forthcoming album.
The idea is to bypass the usual artistic approval process and allow people utmost creative freedom. Among the filmmakers are Ramin Bahrani, Alma Har'el and John Cameron Mitchell.
To see all the videos from The Valtari Mystery Film Experiment, click here!
For more information visit: sigur-ros.co.uk
The winning film maker/director will receive an official place in the Mystery Film Experiment entries and $5,000. In addition, they will receive:
- Exposure for their video which will be
featured on Sigur Rós' YouTube and social media channels
- An 'Everything' package signed by the
band, including an exclusive Icelandic Valtari blanket, t-shirt and
art print
Three further 'highly commended' film maker/directors will receive:
- Exposure for their video which will be
featured on Sigur Rós'social media channels
- Sigur Rós' merchandise including
t-shirts, posters and a copy of Valtari
The highest voted film maker/director will have their video featured across Sigur Rós' YouTube and social media channels. In addition, they will receive:
- An 'Everything' package signed by the
band, including an exclusive Icelandic Valtari blanket, t-shirt and
art print
- A copy of Valtari, in any format
Sigur Rós will select from all qualified submissions with special consideration for the top voted entries. A qualified submission is one which meets all the Terms & Conditions, Guidelines and Official Rules.
- All videos submitted must be original
content and the full length of your chosen track from Sigur Rós's
album Valtari
- Entrants can select any track from the
album which is available to download from all major stores here
- Participants must submit their video to
YouTube or Vimeo then paste the video URL and click 'Get Video'
- You must include a description about
your submission
- Submit By: September 12, 2012 at 12:00 AM
- Voting Starts: September 12, 2012 at 12:00 AM
- Voting Ends: September 19, 2012 at 12:00 AM
- Winner Announcement: October 16, 2012