Ubisoft and Independent Film Channel today announced the creation of a short film contest inspired by Assassin’s Creed. Game fans, film students, and basically anyone who loves the upcoming game, can submit their short film of six minutes or less based on the game’s themes for judging via IFC’s Media Lab.

“Assassin’s Creed has the cinematic look and feel of an epic movie. This contest allows film makers of all levels a chance to showcase their creativity by expanding upon the mystery and themes of the Assassin’s Creed video game,” said Tony Key, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft.

The finalists will be selected by a panel of IFC and Ubisoft judges and their films will be posted on the IFC website, to be viewed and voted by fans and visitors who will choose the grand prize winner. The grand winner will get $10,000 cash, an Xbox 360, a copy of the game and inclusion of their short film in the Limited Edition version of the game. Two runners up will also be chosen, receiving the same prizes except for cash money which will be reduced to $2,500.

Winners will be announced on or before November 30.