We're giving filmmakers aged 16 to 24 the chance to have their films screened as part of the brilliant Hackney Film Festival on 9 September 2012. Prizes will also be awarded to the best film, as judged by a panel of professional film makers.

Hackney Film Festival works alongside IdeasTap and various colleges, schools and film organisations across the east London borough to find Hackney's emerging filmmaking talent. Plus, they are one of our Creative Spacers, based at IdeasTap HQ.

Hackney Film Festival is open to films of any length and genre, which includes but is not limited to documentary, music videos, narrative, non-narrative, experimental, animated and artists' moving image. You are eligible if you live, work or study in the London Borough of Hackney or can demonstrate a close link with the borough. Writers, directors and producers are eligible. A valid Hackney address, postcode and ward is required. Strictly one film per entrant.

Over 24 years old? Check out the festival's open submissions.

For more information about Hackney Film Festival, follow it on Twitter, Facebook and join the mailing list. The festival is currently based at IdeasTap's Creative Space, and takes place from 7 to 9 September.

Download and read the Terms & Conditions.

This brief will close at 5pm on Friday 27 July and is open to IdeasTap members aged 16 to 24. If you have any technical queries, please visit the help centre. Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances, including technical issues – so make sure you don’t leave your application to the last minute.

Follow this brief to download the application form

1. Upload your film (via YouTube or Vimeo) to your IdeasTap portfolio.
2. Click Follow the brief in the yellow box on the left of this page.
3. Download and fill in the application form (below). If your film is password-protected, please tell us the password in your form.
4. Click Apply now.
5. Tell us the name of your film.
6. In 100 words or less, provide a 100-word synopsis of the film you are submitting. 
7. Hit Submit.
8. Please make sure you have a photo on your profile page. It doesn't need to be a headshot and you won't be judged on the quality of this picture – but as with all the briefs on the site, you have to have a profile picture to be eligible.

By clicking submit you agree to the terms and conditions of the brief.

This brief will close at 5pm on Friday 27 July and is open to IdeasTap members aged 16 to 24. If you have any technical queries, please visit the help centre. Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances, including technical issues – so make sure you don’t leave your application to the last minute.