PRAYATNA "An Effort To Transform Lives"

Film Making Competition

Join us in our endeavor in which we wish to uncover the harsh realities which plague the current Indian landscape. The sheen of the shining India has failed to enlighten the dark corners of poverty, illiteracy and inequalities. India at the grass root level is much different from the India that is reflected from the mere statistical facts and figures. With the film making competition “PRAYATNA- An Effort To Transform Lives”” we wish to not only address the grave problems which cause irreparable damage and still remain unnoticed, but also present a feasible solution for the same.

First Prize, Rs. 25,000/-, Second Prize, Rs. 15,000/-

The winning documentary will be screened at the Conference.

General guidelines

 As a participant we expect you to address a problem at regional or local level by making a documentary having close communion with the agenda of INCLUSIVE GROWTH. The main issues that must be kept in mind while making the video and PPT are the association of the problem with the main theme, its impact to the aggrieved person, the gap between de jure (what is prescribed by law)and de facto (what exists in reality) and  proposition of a suitable action plan. The participants will be judged on the following criteria-

Technical- Cinematography, audio and editing

Creative- Originality and style of presentation

Content- Researched information, interviews of government officials, opinions of NGO’s etc.

The problem as well as its solution must be incorporated in the short video film. A PPT to reinforce the plan of action should also be sent along with the video.

Rules and regulations

1. All entries must be completely original and independently produced.
2. Entries that have been previously exhibited in any public screening will be considered ineligible.
3. All entries must be in digital video format AVI, MPG, WMV or RM.
4. Two (2) DVD copies must be submitted for screening and archival purposes. the DVDs must be sent to- "PRAYATNA - BEACON'08", LOYOLA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LIBA) ,LOYOLA COLLEGE,NUNGAMBAKKKAM CHENNAI - 34.
5. The entries should be labeled properly with the following information
        a)  Title of the video documentary.
        b)  Name, contact number and official ID of filmmaker.
        c)  Name of your institution.
        d) Running time
6. The preferred running time of the documentary should be anywhere from a minimum of ten (10) minutes to a maximum of twenty (20) minutes.
7. Entries must be sent on or before 12 pm, 10th March 2008.
8. For joint-directorial efforts, the filmmakers must assign a single representative to act on their behalf. All official correspondence shall then be addressed to the representative. The organizing committee shall not be held responsible for any controversy that might ensue amongst the partners with regards to this competition
9. The decision of the panel of Judges is deemed to be final and should be regarded with respect and cordiality.
10. LIBA, which is the organizer of this event, reserves all intellectual rights to show and distribute all the entries received.

For further information contact-

Lav Nigam +91 9380583622
Gagan Sharma +91 9940347761

info.beacon08@gmail.com

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