Film London and More4 co-sponsor the first Jarman Award for artist film-makers
 

Film London and More4, in partnership with the Serpentine Gallery, have announced the first Jarman Award, an annual prize inspired by one of Britain's most innovative, esteemed and controversial artists of the late twentieth century, Derek Jarman.

The winning artist will receive £20,000, co-sponsored by Film London and More4, in partnership with the Serpentine Gallery along with a commission of four short films from 3 Minute Wonder, Channel 4's documentary shorts strand to be aired in Autumn 2008. Three awards of £1,000 each will be received by the other shortlisted artists. Celebrating the spirit of experimentation, imagination and inspiration in the work of UK artist film-makers, The Jarman Award recognises individual artist film-makers whose risk-taking work resists boundaries and conventional definition - work that encompasses innovation, excellence and vision. The purpose of the award is open-ended - an investment in the career of an individual enabling a period of experimentation without pressure. The four artists shortlisted will be profiled on the Channel 4 website and in selected screenings and talks prior to the announcement of the award. The award will be   Need some expert help? ------------Click here-----------> **Home** After Dinner Speakers Associations Audio Visual Catering Celebrities Conferences Creative consultants Direct marketing Entertainers Equipment hire Event management Exhibitions Financial services Gifts/Clothing Hospitality Incentives International Legal advisers Licensing Logistics Marketing Media buying Monitoring/auditing Music Photography Printers PR agencies Recruitment agencies Research Sales promotion agencies Signs Sponsorship consultants Training Trophies and awards Venues Video Web-related services Other services presented in April 2008 at the Serpentine Gallery. To launch the inaugural year of the award Film London and More4 have invested in Derek, a major new feature length biopic directed by artist Isaac Julien. The film has already been shortlisted for international competition at Sundance and selected for Berlin in 2008. Its UK première will form part of the Jarman exhibition, curated by Isaac Julien, at the Serpentine Gallery London, running from 22nd February to 13th April, 2008.