Imagine a fair tax on banks that would give billions to tackle poverty and climate change, here and abroad. That is the thought behind The Robin Hood Tax. Now you can join the initiative by submitting your very own short film (60 - 90 seconds long).
Inspired by Ridley Scott’s recent blockbuster version of Robin Hood, the campaign is asking entrants to make their films a ‘bankbuster’.Short-listed videos will appear in the featured videos section on YouTube and judges will take into account creativity, clarity and inspirational value as well as the number of views each short-film gets.
Prizes include a master-class with Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually), a feature on YouTube’s home page and camera equipment!
There is a special category for under 18’s, judged by Harry Potter star Tom Felton, Blake Harrison – star of E4 comedy, The Inbetweeners and Joe Dempsie who is best known for his role as Chris Miles in Skins.
Tom Felton said: “Young people know more than most how to use technology to their advantage so it will be exciting to see what they come up with for this competition. Often young people’s voices are not considered on global issues like taxing banks for the poor and the planet, but believe me, they have an opinion and lots of ideas.”
Tom Felton will be visiting Habbo later this month to talk more about the Robin Hood Tax and announce the winner of the under 18 category.
