India Film Project (http://indiafilmproject.co) is organising the following competitions.

50 Hour Filmmaking Challenge
IFP’s flagship competition, battle it out with more than 30,000 filmmakers from 300+ cities to show your filmmaking skills in a duration of just 50 hours – Sep 15 to Sep 17. Team Size – 1 to 20 people. Teams can choose any one category to participate – Professional, Amateur or Mobile. The theme will be revealed at the beginning of 50 hours.

Professional Category

Team Leaders who have produced 3 or more than 3 films in the past are eligible to register in the Professional Category. Teams who opt for Professional Category shall have to submit the link of their channel or playlist with their respective work in the registration form itself. Previous work can include short films, advertisements, portfolio films, feature lengths, brand films and documentaries. Work such as editing assignments, working as assistants in either departments, working in production team or such, shall not be eligible for this category. A team gets 50 hours to make the film on given theme, and have up to 20 people including the team leader.

Filmmaking Hours – Sep 15, 8pm to Sep 17, 10pm.
Last date to Register – 14th September, 2017.
Registration fees – Rs. 2500


Amateur Category

Team Leaders who have produced none, one or two films in the past are eligible for the Amateur Category. Teams who opt for Amateur Category need not submit the link of their past work. A team gets 50 hours to make the film on given theme, and have up to 20 people including the team leader.

Filmmaking Hours – Sep 15, 8pm to Sep 17, 10pm.
Last date to Register – 14th September, 2017.
Registration fees – Rs. 2500


Mobile Category

Mobile category is open for everyone. The films have to be shot on mobile phones only. Mobile cameras should have a minimum resolution of 720p. A team gets 50 hours to make the film on given theme, and can have up to 20 people including the team leader.

Filmmaking Hours – Sep 15, 8pm to Sep 17, 10pm.
Last date to Register – 14th September, 2017.
Registration fees – Rs. 1000


Shorts Fest Competitive
Did you make amazing short films around the year and want to show it to a larger audience? IFP season 7 introduces the Shorts Fest, a competitive platform to submit your already produced short film. The film has to be shot on or after 1st September 2016.

Participate and submit your movie and get it judged by some of the best filmmakers in the country. The winning films get screened to a live audience – Get your dream come true.

Last date to Submit – 31st August, 2017.
Registration fees – Rs. 1000


Music Video Competitive
Music videos are the eye-catchers of the web, and millions of music videos out there have been adding zing to peppy numbers. At IFP season 7, we are introducing for the first time in the country, a competition opens for submitting and showcasing your music videos to the world. Ever shot a video in last one year? Jump to compete. The video has to be shot on or after 1st Sep 2016.

Last date to Submit – 31st August, 2017.
Registration fees – Rs. 500

Best of Web Competitive
Do you make films apart from fiction? Something more than just stories and storytelling? Unveil your forte.

IFP7 bestows a platform where you get to exhibit your exhilarating travel videos, peppy wedding lip dubs, those hilarious web sketches, astounding animations and motion graphics, impressive food videos and what not. You name it and we take it in this category.The best ones get showcased to a huge audience at IFP and take home the coveted glory.Go ahead and submit all that you made throughout the year.

Record. Release. We will Reward you. The video has to be shot on or after 1st Sep 2016.

Last date to Submit – 31st August, 2017.
Registration fees – Rs. 500


Short Scriptwriting Competitive
Have scripts been your forte, but never really got the chance to showcase it? We realize the importance of Scriptwriting and how essential it is to the art of making a good film. For the first time ever, we bring to you a competition between the scripts from across the globe. Here’s your chance to present your story to some of the best scriptwriters of country and get your talent recognized. Narrate your story in your own words and move all the hearts you’ve always wished to.

Theme for Competition –
Last date to Submit – 31st August, 2017.
Registration fees – Rs. 500


Poster Design Exhibitive
Do you criticize every silly movie poster and know you can make something better than that? Believe us, this is the perfect place for you. Design a movie poster and compete with some of India’s leading designers. The top posters will be exhibited at the festival and even bought by the audience offline and online. What more? You get every rupee of poster sales for perpetuity.
Show some creativity and win million hearts.

You can make poster for –
Last date to Submit – 31st August, 2017.
Registration fees – Rs. 500

Click here for further information and registration

Theme: The Harmful Effects of Tobacco Use (details given below)
 Poster making
 Essay writing
 Nukkad Natak /Skit
 Jingle/Songs

Only the top 2 entries of each competition must be duly attested by the Principal, with complete school address, contact number and e-mail id, and submitted on or before 20th July 2015, as specified against each event in the annexure.

 Essays as soft copy in MS Word file/scanned document, to be sent by e-mail to: ajeswary.cbse01@gmail.com

 Videography of Jingle/Song/Skit performance on VCD with text/script and Posters as hard copies, to be sent to:
Ms. P. Rajeswary, Education Officer [English]
“Shiksha Sadan”,
17, Rouse Avenue,
New Delhi – 110002

 The top 30 entries in each event will be selected by a distinguished panel of experts. The results will be uploaded on the academic website.
 The winners will be awarded a certificate from the Board.
 The best videos will be uploaded on CBSE channel on YouTube.

Please note: Entries received after the specified date or failing to adhere to specified norms, will be deemed invalid.
Reports along with photographs (captioned) may be sent for publication in the CBSE quarterly bulletin, CENBOSEC.

Rules and Regulations
Theme: Harmful Effects of Tobacco Use
Poster designing:
 Convey a clear message.
 Size: A4 size chart paper
 Time Limit: 2 hours
 Eligibility: Classes VI-VIII
 Hindi or English
Avoid:
 Any inappropriate content.
 Abusive language.
 Bias against any community, occupation, religion or group of people.
 Cluttering with too many images and messages.
Assessment criteria
 Relevance of content
 Visual appeal (use of colours / images/ paper cuttings etc.)
 Clarity of purpose
 Innovation and creativity
 Appropriate Slogan/Caption
Essay writing [800-1000 words]
 Supply a suitable title.
 Time Limit: 1.5 hours
 Word Limit: Only one entry per participant, with a word limit of 800-1000.
 Eligibility: -classes IX-X
 Hindi or English
Avoid:
 Any abusive language.
 Plagiarism.
 Bias against any community, occupation, religion or group of people.
 Essay should be original.
Assessment criteria
 Originality of content
 Relevance and appropriacy
 Adherence to word limit
 Logical flow of the essay (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)
 Clarity of thought
 Fluency and accuracy
 A creative title
 Hindi or English

Nukkad Natak / Skit: [not less than 10 participants]
 Supply a suitable title.
 Time Limit: 4-5 minutes
 Group only: Only one entry per team of 10 or more students.
 Eligibility: -classes IX-X
 Script in Hindi or English

Avoid:
 Any inappropriate content.
 Abusive language.
 Bias against any community, occupation, religion or group of people, gender bias
 Cluttering with too many messages.
Assessment criteria
 Relevance of content
 Clear, expressive dialogue delivery
 Visual appeal (use of simple costumes & props etc.)
 Clarity of purpose/message
 Innovative and creative in approach
 Overall appeal of the presentation
 Hindi or English

Jingles/Songs: upto 02 minutes with not less than 10 participants]
 Supply a suitable title.
 Time Limit: 2 minutes
 Group only: Only one entry per team of 10 or more students.
 Eligibility: -classes VI-VIII
 Text in Hindi or English
Avoid:
 Any inappropriate content.
 Abusive language.
 Bias against any community, occupation, religion or group of people, gender bias
 Cluttering with too many messages.
 Plagiarism
Assessment criteria
 Relevance of content
 Harmonious delivery
 Clarity of purpose/message
 Innovative and creative tune & imagery
 Overall appeal of the jingle/song