Make Your Dreams Reality: Idris Elba Joins Samsung On The Search For UK Talent

By Nina Cresswell /

If you do one thing today, do this. Samsung have launched an amazing new mentoring programme with Sky 1 HD, and they're on the hunt for undiscovered British talent. 'Launching People' will feature four celebrity mentors for each project: actor and producer Idris Elba, portrait and fashion photographer Rankin, pop-up chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine and singer-songwriter Paloma Faith. Buzzing with ideas but have no where to take them? This is the chance you've been waiting for. They're looking for people with original ideas, buckets full of energy, get up and go, people who dare, who embrace what's new, who like to create, to collaborate, people like you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25M8R70bwr0&list=PLKg5k2sJtDlSiPGJ4Cb7JUVHEKl-R7w2T&index=1 Idris Elba is inspiring filmmakers to take part, offering the support and technology they need to create a brilliant short film. World-class photographer, Rankin, wants to find a photographer with style that's not been seen before, Gizzi Erskine is searching for a foodie with flair, and the flamboyant Paloma Faith wants to work with a performer fired up by the writing, performing, and artistry of music. Idris explains what he's looking for in his mentee here: http://youtu.be/_bkTsV71kEY It's a no brainer for creatives: a chance to get your hands on Samsung's most advanced technology, work one-to-one with talented mentors in film, food, music or photography, and take part in a Sky 1 HD series about your big launch. How insanely exciting? The world is evolving around you; embrace it and make something new. Get those motors moving, stir up those brain juices and launch yourself at www.launchingpeople.co.uk.