[Hexadecimal]

Today, Ubisoft and the IFC have teamed up to announce a contest for Assassin's Creed. People are asked to create their own independent films of 6 minutes or less and present them to the IFC for judging.

Originally Posted by IFC

Assassin's CreedTM, the highly anticipated video game from Ubisoft(R), centers on the role of the assassin, as he devises, develops and initiates his calculated attack.
IFC and Ubisoft(R) want you to deploy these methods to execute your own assassin inspired short film - 6 minutes or less - that incorporates one or more of the following:

• Planning, assassination, escape
• Social stealth - using crowd as a means of disguise or escape
• Assassination in public and in close proximity to the victim
• Assassination of historical figures
• Conspiracy surrounding historical assassination

Assassin's Creed Short Film Contest

First Prize includes $10,000 cash, a 360 system, and your film aired on IFC and included in the Limited Edition of the game. Second Prize winners get the same deal but with only $2,500.

Ubisoft's Vice President of Marketing had this to say:

Originally Posted by Tony Key

Assassin’s Creed has the cinematic look and feel of an epic movie. This contest allows film makers of all levels a chance to showcase their creativity by expanding upon the mystery and themes of the Assassin’s Creed video game...Video games, like films, have the ability to tell rich and dynamic stories and the partnership with IFC for the Assassin’s Creed short film contest is a way for Ubisoft to show its appreciation to the art. We’re excited to see what people bring to the table; I have a feeling we won’t be disappointed.

Ubisoft and IFC Announce Short Film Competition Inspired By Assassin's Creed Video Game

[Dark Drakan]

Nice find Hex, thats quite the prize they are giving away and good way to get publicity.