Call for applications- Film Contest

FUNDED FILM CONTEST

DRAMA FOR CHANGE FILM CONTEST

Search for Common Ground (Search), in partnership with ABAAD are taking applications to fund a short film production as part of their joint-project to promote women’s participation in politics. The aim of the project is to utilize drama in strengthening the capacity of young television professionals to produce gender-sensitive-programs that increases the belief of the audience about the importance and capacity of women’s role in politics and leadership.

THE CONTEST:

To highlight the experiences of Lebanese women in terms of political participation and the challenges they face (financial, social, cultural…) in a 3-5 minutes short film that tackles the obstacles through a creative scenario.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Studied or currently studying Film, Cinema, Production, Audio-Visuals, Communication Arts, Multimedia, Radio & TV, or similar discourse
• Above 18
• Resides in Lebanon and able to attend coordination meetings with Search and ABAAD
• Available for a 6-days workshop
• Arabic reading and writing skills (scripts) are mandatory
• Proof of previous work is a plus.

PROCESS:

• Short listed candidates will have to attend a 6-days workshop on Gender and Women’s Political Participation and a workshop on The Use of Drama for Social Change, which will enable them to develop and shape their scripts.
• After completion of the workshop, the candidates will be given a period of one week to develop a script. Candidates will be allowed to work individually or in groups of 2.
• The script should be submitted by no later than December 5th,2017
• The scripts will be reviewed by a committee to select the top ones.
• The selected scripts, will be awarded a fund to execute the production
• The winning film will be aired on a local TV channel.