The prize consists of 800 euros and the Adobe Video Collection 2.5 worth 1500 euros. The second prizewinner may also take part in an SAE training program.

3rd Prize
THE PERFECT WEAPON by Jean-Claude Rozec (France)
Jury’s comments:
This work shows the good and the evil in the human being. It is based on a rounded and well executed idea that takes up the Frankenstein theme. This spot makes us laugh, which is just as important as the right realization of the subject matter. The humor arises from the contrast between the children’s book style of the images and the brutality of the story.
The prize consists of 400 euros and the AVID XPress pro HD software worth 2000 euros.

The winning spots can be viewed at www.ed-ward.de.

The next eDIT Filmmaker’s Festival will take place in Frankfurt from Sept. 24 -26, 2006.

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