Transport for London (TfL) has teamed up with Film London and the Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) to launch a film competition aimed at celebrating the spirit of the cycling revolution taking place in London.

The competition coincides with the arrival in the Capital of the Mayor’s flagship cycle schemes, Barclays Cycle Hire and Barclays Cycle Superhighways.

Filmmakers are being asked to submit a short film of three minutes or under that can take the form of a documentary, an animation or drama. The best films will be showcased at a special event at the Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) in October and submitted for inclusion in the 2011 BFF programme - which will be shown in 39 countries.

Prizes include a cash prize provided by cycling brand Bspoke and designer cycling apparel and accessories from its latest range. Competition entrants have until 6 September to enter their films.

Kulveer Ranger, the Mayor of London’s transport advisor, says: “We are in the midst of a cycling revolution in London and this competition is a fantastic opportunity to harness that on screen. I am truly excited to see how people will capture the breadth of this new icon on the streets of London through these short films which will be projected to people the world over.”