Tuesday 5th June

Leading British actors, directors and musicians turned out to show their support to the cream of the country's up-and-coming film-makers as they were honoured on Monday 4th June at the 2nd annual CobraVision Awards at the home of film, the British Film Institute on London's Southbank.

The evening was hosted by Channel 4's June Sarpong and Love Actually star Martin Freeman, who were joined by a plethora of top film industry names, including Iain Softley, director of K-PAX,, The Skeleton Key and Hackers; actor Ian Hart (Finding Neverland, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone); actor Danny Dyer (The Business, Human Traffic, The Football Factory, Outlaws, Severance); actor Jimi Mistry (Blood Diamond, The Guru) and singer Nate James.

Other actors, artists, directors, producers, presenters and directors from the film, television  and music industries who came to support CobraVision included: Sam Spruell (London to Brighton), Peter Lord (Co-founder of Aardman Animations), writer/director Richard Jobson, Margo Stilley (9 Songs), Tom Burke (I Want Candy), Neil Stuke (School for Seduction), Giles Vickers-Jones (ITV at the Movies), actor Jake Maskell, Virgin Radio presenter Greg Burns, musician Ross Copperman and The Mitchell Brothers.

These 20 films were showcased at the ceremony with commentaries from the top 10 filmmakers about their films as well as interviews and insights from British film talent and industry experts.

The CobraVision 2007 winners are:
1st Place � Doodled, directed by Sam Rogers (Bristol)
2nd Place - The Art of Queuing, directed by Ed McGown (London)
3rd Place - Sunday Morning, directed by Jake Thomas (London)
Best International Film - The Relay, directed by David Reich (Germany)

A first in British television advertising history, CobraVision gives aspiring film-makers the chance to have their short films showcased on national television during Cobra Beer's sponsorship of ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4's movies. CobraVision is also the world's shortest and arguably most innovative film competition, and the first ever awards event has provided an opportunity to celebrate the undoubted talents of up-and-coming directors in the UK.

This years competition has now closed for entry but budding film-makers interested in entering next year's competition (or anyone wishing to view the top 20 films) can visit the film community at www.cobravision.co.uk where you can also see a selection and vote for this years best entries including up-and-coming screenwriter, and 6 Degrees Film reviewer, Paul Nash's A Hitch In The Plan (Director Paul Denny).

The CobraVision Awards will be presented by June Sarpong (Channel 4's T4 presenter) and Martin Freeman (The Office; The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy), and take place at Britain's home of film, the BFI Southbank.

Confirmed celebrity guests and presenters include:
 
Brenda Blethyn (Pride & Prejudice), Jimi Mistry (Blood Diamond, The Guru), Peter Lord (Co-founder of Aardman Animations), Iain Softly (Dir. Stormbreaker, White Noise), writer/director Richard Jobson, Ian Hart (Breakfast on Pluto, Finding Neverland), James Lance (Spaced, Teachers), Tom Burke (The Libertine, I Want Candy), TV presenters Sarah Cawood and Giles Vickers-Jones (ITV at the Movies), actress Michelle Collins (Eastenders), Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually, Teachers), Danny Dyer (The Football Factory, Outlaw) and Lady Isabella Hervey.

Last year The CobraVision Awards was attended by top film industry names including Oscar-winning actress Brenda Blethyn (Pride & Prejudice), director Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), Mackenzie Crook (Pirates of the Caribbean), Dexter Fletcher (Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels), producer Stephen Woolley (Little Voice) and Oscar-winning director Stephen Frears (The Queen).

The top 20 films of Cobra Beer's short film competition, CobraVision will be showcased on the big screen and two runners-up and an overall winner will be named and honoured with prizes including trips to India and a share of �12,000 cash.

CobraVision, the ground-breaking 50-second short film competition has been running since 2005. It gives up-and-coming filmmakers the chance to get their film shown on national TV as part of Cobra Beer's sponsorship of ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 movies. Each year Cobravision get 100's of entries from across the UK, which are judged by a panel of leading film experts from The Times, Aardman Animations, Film Review and the National Film and Television School, among others.

This year, CobraVision is working with its partners to create a visually spectacular interactive exhibition and networking event before and after the official ceremony. Major film organizations such as Film London, Shooting People, Raindance Film Festival & Blowback magazine will create novel exhibits to get people interacting and talking. Chic lingerie brand Madame V will also be bringing a touch of glamour with an interactive film noir exhibit.  As well as showcasing the top 20 films, the ceremony will also include commentaries from the top 10 filmmakers about their films as well as interviews and insights from British film talent and industry experts.

Adrian Wootton, CEO of Film London and member of the CobraVision judging panel comments: "CobraVision demonstrates its commitment to providing filmmakers with a relevant opportunity to showcase their work. I am a delighted to be on the judging panel of CobraVision as it continues to be an initiative which supports and encourages creativity and filmmaking in the UK."