Samsung seeks undiscovered film makers

Technology company Samsung has joined forces with various famous faces to give people with "boundless drive and fresh, innovative ideas to team up with Britain's brightest and Samsung's best technology, and take part in a documentary series that could launch their career."

Under the title 'Launching People', Samsung is running a mentorship programme that seeks to find undiscovered British talents in film, music, food, and photography. The film element of the programme may be of interest to those involved in comedy.

The movie strand of Launching People is overseen by award-winning actor and producer Idris Elba (pictured). He, together with Samsung, is scouring the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland to find people with extraordinary potential and original ideas.

Andy Griffiths, the president of Samsung UK and Ireland, says: "Everyone knows Samsung for launching products and every day we're inspired by people who use those products to achieve amazing things. 'Launching People' is all about doing just that - launching people's potential through technology, whatever their stage in life. We hope to give people with passion, ambition and a hungry mind, a launch pad for their bright ideas and change their lives in a positive way."

Idris Elba adds: "I'm looking for someone that wants to tell a story and inspire others. They might have an idea that they're not quite sure how to take to the next level. If I represent anything, it's someone who dreamed big and achieved those dreams. If anyone out there has a similar aspiration, then I want to hear from them."

If you've got a great idea and think you have what it takes to impress, then pitch your project via www.launchingpeople.co.uk. To apply you need to make a 2-minute video all about you and your ambition. This is your chance to show off your passion, your personality, and your project idea, to get the attention of the mentors.

You'll need to act fairly quickly though, the deadline is Thursday 6th March 2014.

The final four selected by the mentors will feature in a television series which will air on TV this spring. There will also be a People's Choice winner in each category (voted for by the public via Facebook) who will receive personal tuition and Samsung products that will support them in pursuing their dreams.

To find out more about the Launching People project visit www.launchingpeople.co.uk