Your film should be inspired by one or more of the core Olympic and Paralympic Values of ‘Respect’, ‘Courage’, ‘Excellence’, ‘Friendship’, ‘Equality’, ‘Determination’ and ‘Inspiration’.
They're all great starting points for your story. Use the ideas and themes below to learn more and get your creative juices flowing.
Truce is a new theme for Film Nation Shorts, to be judged by Peace One Day Ambassador Jude Law and founder Jeremy Gilley.
Peace One Day is calling for a day of ceasefire and non-violence 21 September 2012 - a Global Truce. But what does truce mean to you? We want your short films about making peace, whether it’s with friends, families or enemies. Tell us how a truce, past or present, has inspired you or made a difference to your life.
The best films will be shown at a special gala concert in London on Peace Day, 21st September 2011.
Courage
Courage is about being brave and standing up for what you believe in.
It could be an individual or it could be a team or group of people.
Think about the courageous people around you – where you live, on the news, in books…Courage allows you to show a character overcoming obstacles and achieving a goal.
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Determination
Being determined is about having the drive to succeed or make something happen.
A film about determination might show an individual or group making something they want to happen a reality.
Determination allows us to overcome barriers and achieve our dreams.
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Equality
Equality is about making sure everyone has the same chances in life and opportunities to achieve their dreams.
A film about equality might show someone overcoming barriers to succeed or explore ways in which equality can be improved for some people.
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Excellence
Excellence is about hard work, commitment and passion, which are all great characteristics for a lead character.
Excellence can apply to anything – sport, music, dance, science… Think about how you could show your characters aiming for excellence in their chosen field.
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Friendship
Friendships are one of the most important things a person can have.
Think about the friendships you have.
Stories about friendship might be between two or more characters.
A story about the value of friendship might also be about what happens when a friendship goes wrong or someone doesn’t act like a true friend.
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Inspiration
Inspiration can be found all around you – think about what inspires writers to write books, film-makers to make films, you to do the things you enjoy.
Telling a story about inspiration gives you the chance to show a character’s motivations and how their dreams start out, whether through happy circumstances or not.
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Respect
Respect is about valuing yourself and others. You might respect a person, an idea or an institution – like a football or sports team.
Think about a team's respect for their coach and your respect for your friends, a sportsperson or a singer.
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