North West Vision, the region’s strategic film and tv agency, is currently running a very interesting competition that takes advantage of the latest mobile phone technology:

Got an idea, some mates, and an eye for a good shot? Then now is the time to make that short film, documentary, or animation.

If you’re 18-24 and in the North West, send us samples of your handy work and you could win one of ten places in a mobile filmmaking boot-camp plus £250 to spend on a new production. The best of the best will then be selected by audience vote.

Want to have a go? It’s simple, just send us anything you have recorded using your mobile phone. We’re not looking for perfection, just an indication of your ability to be creative with a mobile phone.

Short Sharp Shots’ submission deadline is Wednesday July 4, though you can already view some examples on their YouTube channel. They’re also on Myspace.

Entries should be under three minutes long and must be submitted via the competition website in .3gp or .mp4 format. Camera phones at the ready…