Short Film Competition - Criteria
Eligibility and Submission Guidelines
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โข Combat Human Trafficking and Promoting SAFE Migration
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โข Open to the public.
โข Individual/Group submissions are allowed.
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โข Languages - Sinhala, Tamil, or English (Use any language that you prefer)
โข The screenplay must be the original work of the author/s.
โข The cover page must display the title only, without any authorโs name or contact information.
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โข Include the contact details of the applicant/s within the Google/QR Code/Email submission (not on the screenplay).
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โข Orientation - Landscape.
โข Maximum duration - 5-10 Minutes (No exceeding the limit)
โข Quality - Video and audio should be satisfactory for social media.
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โข Use of a smartphone or video camera is encouraged.
โข The creative title should be shown at the beginning.
โข Focus on creative storytelling, direction, cinematography, sound, and editing on Human Trafficking.
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โข Audio can be in Sinhala, Tamil, English, or a mix of these languages.
โข Subtitles are encouraged but not compulsory.
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โข Topic โ Combat Human Trafficking
โข Appropriate Content
โข No discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, or religion.
โข The film should not promote any commercial product, substance, or harmful habit.
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โข Find Application https://forms.gle/JvdQPzWXR5Tt5Jc46
โข The application for registration along with relevant documents can be downloaded from www.safesrilanka.org website.
Deadline
โข All applications must be received by SAFE Foundation on or before 22.07.2024.
โข No late applications will be accepted.
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โข For questions and queries about the awards, please get in touch with us at danushka@safesrilanka.org 0704 72 78 72 or rishad@safesrilanka.org. 0704 72 78 95
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โข Judging Panel - A group of experts in direction/production with knowledge of human trafficking will review submissions.
โข The decision made by the Panel of judges will be final.
Please carefully follow these guidelines to ensure your application is considered. Non-compliant applications may unfortunately be disqualified.