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The TV2's 2003 Daniels, Producer/Director; Elizabeth Mitchell, "Flipside" producer; Jude Anaru, "Shortland Street" writer; Joss King, Writer/TV Presenter; Jim Mora, Producer David Rose; and Head of TV2 Programming Julia Baylis. (*) Indicates winning films. Three winners were given a $5,000 grant towards their education in the television or film industry. The TV2's 2003 The TV2's 2003 is a New Zealand television special documenting a short film competition for aspiring young film makers. Over 1,500 entries were received for the competition, and 100 candidates were chosen to present their idea to industry professionals and other hopeful candidates. The judges then selected 30 participants, who