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Chevrolet and Mofilm look for electrifying Volt flick

2011-01-21

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Chevrolet has partnered with Mofilm, a global community of filmmakers, in launching a global video competition about the award-winning Chevrolet Volt electric car.

In Chevrolet's centenary year, film makers are asked to create short films that capture the passion and practicality of Chevrolet and the Chevrolet Volt. Chevrolet was founded by Louis Chevrolet in 1911, through his passion for providing better designed, better equipped cars that are accessible for everyday life. His vision continues to inspire Chevrolet, which today is GM's largest global brand.

To celebrate its centenary, Chevrolet is giving 100 cars to SOS Childrens' Villages, a charitable organization that provides loving homes for children in need. The competition winner will be commissioned to make a film documenting the lives of SOS children.

Chevrolet Volt

The Chevrolet Volt is one of seven new Chevrolet vehicles launching in Europe this year, and the world's first electric vehicle with extended range. The Volt swept major 2011 Car of the Year awards including those decided by editors of Motor Trend and Automobile magazines; North America Car of the Year jurors and Green Car Journal.

Competition Details

To enter the competition, participants can sign up to download a brief from Chevrolet at http://www.mofilm.com/competitions/barcelona2011/chevrolet. The deadline for video submissions is 12:00 noon GMT, January 31, 2011.

Mofilm and Chevrolet will choose and award prizes to the top five video entrants. The top prize includes a trip for two the 3GSM Mobile World Congress Barcelona film festival, entrance to Mofilm's exclusive award ceremony, $5,000 cash, and a commissioned film project for Chevrolet. 3GSM, held February 14-17, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain, brings together top mobile creators and vendors from around the world.

About Chevrolet

Chevrolet is General Motors' largest global brand with annual sales of about 4 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. It is the fourth biggest global car brand in terms of sales and also one of the fastest growing brands in the world. Chevrolet cars combine passion, bold design and practicality. They provide outstanding value for money. After re-launching the brand in Europe in 2005, Chevrolet more than doubled its sales to over 500,000 in 2008. In 2010, Chevrolet grew its market share in Europe to 2.5 percent, selling 477,194 cars. Chevrolet has a network of more than 2,700 dealers and service points in Europe. The Chevrolet line-up includes the Spark city car, the small Aveo, the compact four-door Cruze, the Captiva SUV and the legendary Corvette sports car. In 2011, Chevrolet is launching seven new cars: the all-new Orlando family van, the new Captiva SUV, the Corvette Grand Sport Coupé, the all-new five-door and four-door Aveo, the five-door Cruze, the Camaro coupé and convertible and the award-winning extended-range Volt electric car. Chevrolet's biggest markets in Europe are Russia, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and Turkey. Established in the U.S. by Swiss émigré Louis Chevrolet in 1911, the brand is celebrating its centenary in 2011. More information on Chevrolet can be found at http://www.chevroleteurope.com or http://media.chevroleteurope.com.

About Mofilm

MOFILM's mission is to allow creative people from anywhere in the world and with any background to 'Get Creative - Get Noticed and Get Famous!' using the MOFILM platform as a base to run 'Make and Ad' and film competitions to showcase talent.