The
Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) in association with Kala Kirti is organizing Goa
Environmental Film Festival 2018.
“The aim of the Goa
Environmental Film Festival 2018, organized by the Entertainment Society of Goa
is to select short films to spread the message of the environmental awareness
and also to inspire understanding of the environment through the power of
films,” said (ESG) vice-chairperson Rajendra Talak
“ The festival’s goal
is to offer entertaining and educational films that leaves attendees with
increased awareness of environmental issues that we face locally and globally,”
added Talak.
There will be 2
categories: Schools and colleges at Goan level and individual category at
National level.
The subjects for the
short films for the schools and colleges will be ‘Beat the Plastic’ and for
individuals it is ‘Environment’
In schools and
colleges category: The film should only be in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi or
English Language and should be produced by Goan schools and colleges only with
English subtitles (in case the film is not in English).
In Individual
category: The film should be in any Indian language under VIII schedule and
should be produced by any citizen of India with English subtitles (in case the
film is not in English).
Goans can participate
in both categories. The short films can vary between 2-6 minutes only.
The eligible and
interested persons can register on or before Monday, 16th July 2018. Forms to
be submitted at the ESG office. The registration & application forms are
available on the website www.esg.co.in termed as “Goa Environmental Film
Festival 2017”.
The last date for
submission of applications along the content on a DVD, Pen drive or Blu-Ray
disc with necessary documents is Thursday, August 16 2018.
The award ceremony
will be held on 31st August or 1st September 2018 and the award winning films
will be screened during the Goa Environmental Festival.
Prizes to be won will be as follows
Category:
SCHOOLS –
1st Prize – Rs. 10000/- 2nd Prize – Rs. 5000/-
COLLEGES –
1st Prize – Rs. 10000/- 2nd Prize – Rs. 5000/-
INDIVIDUAL – 1st Prize – Rs.
30000/- 2nd Prize – Rs. 20000/-
