In October 2012 we launched our competition for animators, short filmmakers and photographers at the London Film Festival, inspired by our wildlife sounds collection.
All is not what it seems in the world of wildlife sounds. Out of context, a haddock under water sounds like a snare drum, an American bullfrog sounds like vibrating wires and bats sound like human beatboxers.
From the spooky, paranoid and intense to the relaxing and rhythmic, wildlife sounds conjure up a range of emotional responses. What was originally a mating call or the sound of hooves suddenly takes on a different meaning when you listen to it out of context, or in an urban setting.
The deadline for the competition was 30 November 2012.
A shortlist of 10 film makers will be awarded £500 each to create their film. The final 10 films or multimedia photostories will go before a panel of industry experts, who will select one overall winner to receive £1,000 and a screening at the British Library Spring Festival.