NEBULA Gate film director Paul Dolmen appeared as a guest judge with X Factor finalists Same Difference in a talent contest this week.

Paul appeared alongside the bubbly brother and sister duo - namely Sean and Sarah - who shot to fame after reaching the finals of the 2007 TV talent contest.

They performed at the Search for a Star talent contest, organised by Staffordshire's Greenwood Studios, where budding bands, singers and dancers  took to the stage to compete for the 2010 title.

The final took place on March 15, with heats taking place the previous week at Blake Valley Technology College.

And after much debate the winners were announced - a young trio of performers in a band called Call 22.

Paul said: "It was great to work with Same Difference and with so much talent it was a tough competition to judge. We looked at all aspects of the performances including image, technical ability, stage prescence and audience participation.

"It was a fantastic event. Congratulations to the winners!"