About NCAS

The National centre For Advoca cy Studies (NCAS) is a social change

resource centre which aims to strengthen rights based and people-centred
advocacy. NCAS endeavors to create conditions for empow erment of
people at the grassroots level, as well as increasing awareness of human
rights, social justice and transparent and accountable governance.

Content of film/documentary for film competition

Entries should be based on any matter relating to human rights or social
justice in India.

Guidelines & Rules for digital short film and

documentary competition
 NCAS welcomes all short films and documentaries on matters related
to human rights and social justice, produced between January 2000
and November 2009.
 All participants must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
 No entry fee will be charged.
 The entry can be in any language and must have English sub- titles.
 Submissions must be between 3 and 15 minutes in length (including
opening titles and end credits)
 The cut off date for entries to the competition is 30 November 2009.
 Prizes will be awarded in Rupees. First prize will be 21,000, Second
prize will be 15,000, and third prize will be 10,000.
 Films submitted with an incomplete or unsigned entry form will not
be accepted.
 The submissions must be in two DVD-video (PAL format)only.
 Submissions must be filmed on a Digital camera.
 Each entry must be clearly labeled with title, running time, name of
director and date of production.
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  Technical details of requirement
(Audio:224 Kbps, 44100 Hz, Layer 2)
(Video: 25 fps, 720 X 576)
 All participants must provide NCAS with a valid email address and
telephone number. Organizers will not take any responsibility if any
communication does not reach due to invalid email addresses or
telephone/mobile phones.
 NCAS will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any films
 The jury reserves the right to decision of the Nomination for the
competition
 After accepting the invitation to participate in the competition, films
may not be withdrawn.
 Submitted entries will not be returned.
 NCAS reserves the right to changes in dates, venues, events, and
eligibility requirements without further notice.

For more details contact: Mr. Harish 99236 93644

Ms. Nicola 95456 00726
Mr. Atul 98228 40362