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Nokia Nseries and Tropfest@Tribeca Announce the Slice of Life Mobile Clip Contest
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Map) - As a provider of advancements in wireless technology that have made it possible for anyone to capture the world around them at a moment's notice, Nokia has partnered with Tropfest@Tribeca, the US extension of the world's largest short film festival -- Tropfest, to create the Slice of Life contest. The contest calls for anyone with a video mobile phone to capture a slice of their life, a moment in their day, an expression of their world and send it in as a video postcard clip. This new contest, which is unique in that it calls for content shot entirely on a mobile phone, is being sponsored by Nokia Nseries, which offers a range of award-winning high performance multimedia devices from the world's leading manufacturer of mobile phones, and plays off the official signature item incorporated into the 2007 Tropfest@Tribeca films, Slice.
"This is a great opportunity for Nokia and Nseries to partner in
Tropfest@Tribeca with the 'Slice of Life' contest," said
Aspiring filmmakers, hobbyists, and everyday consumers can submit a clip
up to 30 seconds shot on a mobile wireless device for consideration in the
Nokia Nseries Slice of Life contest. Each submission should be a spontaneous
clip that captures the creator's idea of life in a moment. The contest is open
to anyone over 18 years of age and all entries must be submitted to
Tropfest@Tribeca at http://www.tribecafilm.com/tropfest by
Up to five Slices of Life will be chosen as finalists by Tropfest@Tribeca
executives. The award winning Slice will be selected by
Tropfest founder
About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, on the go at any time. http://www.nseries.com
About Nokia
Nokia (NYSE: NOK) is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks. http://www.nokia.com
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Nokia Americas
Media Relations
972-894-4573
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