UK - Skins 3 is coming to e4 soon, and the programme's creators are looking for some bright young things to help them with a very special project. They'll be creating an online mini-episode of Skins that will feature some of the series 3 cast - and four very important behind the scenes roles still need to be filled.

The producers are looking for a writer, director, costume designer and production designer to join the team. No experience is necessary as the Skins creators will be mentoring the winners and providing support. Not only that - they get to join the set of series 3 for paid work experience. The mini episode will be screened online in 2009.

Entrants need to be between 18 and 23 years old and the closing date for all four competitions is Tuesday December 9th at 6pm.Directors: Skins are giving one budding director the opportunity to get their work noticed by directing the Skins mini-episode. If you feel you have the talent but little experience, fear not; Skins is all about spotting raw talent, and will be mentoring and providing support every step of the way. The successful applicant, as well as working on the mini-episode, will also join the set of Skins in Bristol for a week whilst they film series 3. Whilst on set, you will join the director and pick up vital experience ahead of taking on directing duties yourself.

Budding directors need to send in a short film they have made on e4.com. For the full details and to ente, click here.

You can also check out a video of handy tips from a Skins director here.

Writers: Aspiring Skins writers will need to showcase their writing skills by submitting a short comedy drama. To find out the full details and exactly what you need to do to enter, click here.

You can also watch a video of handy tips from a Skins scriptwriter here.

Costume Designers: Entrants need to pick a character from two choices provided on e4.com and design their costume. For full details and to enter, click here.

You can watch a video of advice from the Skins Costume Designer here.

Production Designers: Budding production designers need to come up with an original design for a Skins house party. For full details and to enter, click here.

You can also check out a video of advice from the Skins Production Designer here.

(Lee Baldock)


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