It's time to put that 3D video recorder to good use as Nintendo have announced a partnership with the British Film Institute.

Remember that 3D camera/video recorder on your 3DS? Well now it's time to actually use it as Nintendo have announced a partnership with BFI to encourage the use of the innovative technology hiding away in your 3DS.

The BFI and Nintendo are launching a short film-making competition and entrants will be encouraged to create short films that capture the imagination and showcase the art of 3D videography. Winners will have the opportunity to get their work shown to 'some of the most prominent people in the film industry' at the Nintendo Gala screening.

Video's not your bag? Why not take a gander at Nintendo's 3DS Photography Competition and take pictures alongside the likes of Bill Oddie and The Saturdays.