In 2008, the Top 10 Independent Ensembles entries will be presented in their own week!

Entries for Short + Sweet Melbourne 2008 at the Arts Centre have now closed.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Every ITE proposal will be read by an industry panel of assessors. However, Independent Theatre Ensembles may be contacted by the Arts Centre to arrange an interview to discuss their entry. ITE proposals will be assessed in tandem with all other script entries. ITEs will be notified of the short-listed proposals in September 2008.

The works selected for the Short + Sweet competition will be performed at the Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio, from 3 - 20 December 2008. During the performances a judging panel and the audience will vote for their favourite works which will win from the $20,000 in prizes.

THE RULES

* Independent Ensembles provided a concept or script of their production
* The piece had to be 10-minutes or less - so no stressing about the second act
* It could be about anything - politics, dating, family, passion, monsters, zombies, religion… the list is endless
* The style was also unrestricted- drama, comedy, tragedy, romance, thriller…
* Independent Ensembles had to provide evidence of at least one previous public performance/season by their company.
* Participation in Short + Sweet is on a voluntary basis
* Other than the 10-minute form there's no theme for the competition - all we're looking for are the best proposals

WHAT YOU COULD GET IF SELECTED
Should your proposal be selected for the competition it will be performed at the Short + Sweet competition the Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio, from 3 - 20 December 2008.

You'll also be in the running for great prizes including $20,000 in cash prizes for Best Overall Production, People's Choice, and Best Independent Ensemble.

Those selected for Short + Sweet also have fantastic opportunities to hone skills; forge new or strengthen existing professional relationships; expand networks; open up future opportunities; and have their worked performed at the Arts Centre, Fairfax Studio. The Arts Centre also invites industry professionals such as media, casting agents, funding body representatives, artistic directors of major companies as well, to the performances. Participants also work with experienced administration and production professionals, while not needing to worry about all of the energy consuming work normally required for marketing and ticket sales.

DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST
> Terms and Conditions
> What the Arts Centre offers participants

Short + Sweet™ was conceived by Mark Cleary, developed by Alex Broun and first produced at Newtown Theatre, Sydney.