A SHORT film competition has been launched at the Civic Arts Centre in Oswaldtwistle.

The movies need to be between one and five minutes in length, in any genre.

There are several prize categories, including best director, editing, and actor and actress.

They are split into three different age groups: 11 and under, 12 to 16, and 17 plus.

All films must be submitted to the centre, in Union Road, by Saturday, August 23.

They can be delivered to the centre, or emailed to civicfilmcompetition@gmail.com They must be formated so they can be uploaded to YouTube.