Entries have been invited from the general public for the ninth competition for short films on human rights, organised by the National Human Rights Commission.
Entries have to be submitted online via nhrcshortfilm@gmail.com using Google Drive and films should be submitted by September 30, 2023.
Short films may be in any Indian language with subtitles in English or Hindi. Duration of the short films should be not less than 3 minutes or more than 10 minutes.
The aim of the award scheme is to encourage and acknowledge cinematic and creative efforts of Indian citizens, irrespective of their age, towards the promotion and protection of human rights. The prize money for the first, second and third best film will be Rs 2 lakh, Rs 1 Lakh and Rs 50,000 respectively. In addition to the three cash awards, certificates and trophies, the commission may consider giving a certificate of special mention along with a cash prize of Rs 50,000 each to some films if so recommended by the jury.
Terms and conditions of the scheme and application form may be downloaded from the NHRC website www.nhrc.nic.in or via nhrc.nic.in/document/nhrcs-short-film-competition-%E2%80%93-2023.
