SOAPnet searching for student producers, actors

Calling Boston college students.

In an effort to track down future producers, directors and actors, the television network devoted to soap operars -- SOAPnet -- is asking students to submit their own 10-minute dramas for a contest on SoapU.com.

"College students are ardent soap fans and have a history of creating soaps centered around college life," said Deborah Blackwell, the network's general manager. "SoapU is a great opportunity to showcase the talent that is alive and flourishing on college campuses around the country while building deeper relationships with our student viewers."

Ten semi-finalists will see their work appear on SOAPnet.com where visitors can vote for their favorites. The five finalists will then create a five-minute soap. The grand prize winner will receive $20,000 to produce programming for the network and a trip to Los Angeles to attend a pitch meeting with network executives.

Interested? Go to www.SoapU.com