INVITATION LETTER

To Whom it May Concern

‘A Film is a Petrified Fountain of Thought.’ ~ Jean Cocteau

Alpha Core School P.E.C.H.S Campus takes great pleasure in inviting you to it’s first ever
‘International Children’s Day Film Festival’.
The Film Festival is an opportunity to allow our students to accentuate their creativity and
showcase their filmmaking talent. This year’s theme is ‘Let me in, let me be’, and the topics
covered under this theme are child abuse, child labour, right to education and childcare
negligence.
The Film Festival is an in-house event for the students of Grade 7 and 8 across the Alpha
Education Network. The event details, registration link and payment guidelines are enclosed
along with this letter for your convenience.
We look forward to your enthusiastic participation in our event.

Regards,
Team Alpha Core School

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Guidelines
• Students must participate individually in this event and prepare a documentary that should
not be of more than 20 minutes.
• Students can choose a topic from the enclosed document pertaining to the theme covered
under this year’s event.
• Each participant should register using the link provided below and must provide proof of
payment in order to confirm their entry.
• Team Alpha Core holds the right to make any adjustments and amendments to the
registration process at any given time.
• Alpha Education Network’s code of conduct and disciplinary policy shall be applicable on
participants throughout the course of our event, and failure to abide shall result in
disqualification of that particular entry.
• The last date for the submission of entries is November 10, 2022.
• The winners will be announced on November 18, 2022.
• Winners will be awarded certificates and cash prizes under the following categories:
a) Best Film
b) Best Direction
c) Best Cinematography
d) Best Screenplay

Registration and Payment Details

• Individual entry charges are Rs. 500.
• Last day for registration and payment is November 06, 2022.
• All participants must register using the following link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzeei4SQSl802Bp60Goysed6Ou2H5f41Ls
WMsF9J8NAh1XEA/viewform?usp=sf_link

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• Please send your payments using the following bank details.
Bank Name: Meezan Bank Limited
Account title: Alpha Alliance Pvt. Limited
Account Number: 0159 0102844215 or 0159 0102994446

• Kindly email proof of payment on coreinfo@alpha.edu.pk

Contact

• For further information related to our event, please feel free to reach out to us on:
Phone: 021-34390026
Mobile: 0300-2673221
Email: coreinfo@alpha.edu.pk

• Please stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages for exciting updates.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlphaCorePK
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alphacorepk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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 DOCUMENTARY MAKING COMPETITION

Grades: 7 and 8

Theme
‘Let me in, let me be.’
Objective
Students will be able to develop a critical understanding of the documentary genre and they
will be exposed to various non-linear digital video making media resources.

Topics Covered Under the Theme:

Child Labour
Child labour is a complex and systemic problem. It is impossible to point to one single cause.
Poverty, natural disasters, conflict, lack of quality education, remoteness and tradition are
some of the most common push factors, driving children into child labour.
Child Abuse
Emotional abuse happens when a child is treated in a way that negatively impacts their social,
emotional or intellectual development.
Emotional abuse can be caused by:

• rejection
• name calling, teasing or bullying
• yelling
• criticism
• isolation
Right to Education
All children have the right to receive basic education and hence should be given opportunities
by the government of every country to thrive.
This includes:

• children with mental or physical disabilities

• children who live in distant and remote areas
• children who belong to underprivileged families
• orphans and abandoned children

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Childcare Negligence
Neglect happens when a child's basic needs are not met, affecting their health and
development. Basic needs include:

• food
• housing and clean-living conditions
• health care
• adequate clothing
• personal hygiene
• adequate supervision.

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 STEPS ON HOW TO MAKE A DOCUMENTARY

1. Conceptualize Your Topic and Find the Story

Think of a subject or topic that you really care about. Chances are, you already have a concept
that also encouraged you to make documentaries. It can be anything under the sun, as long as
there is an audience for it. Here are other things you may need to think about in order to
determine the content, tone, length, and even the filming style of your documentary:

• Your documentary’s purpose

• Your target audience

• Where the documentary will be shown (web, broadcast, or cinema)

• Filming location

• How big/popular you want the film to be

Do Some Research

Now that you have chosen the subject of your documentary, learn everything that you can
about it. Unlike regular cinematic films, documentaries need to be based in truth.

There are probably hundreds of other documentaries that explore the same subject, so you’ll
need to find a different angle, gather new facts, and search for interesting characters and
possible storylines. Don’t forget to:

• Take notes during your research

• Ensure accuracy

• Conduct initial interviews

• Check out similar documentaries

• Go for an interesting, emotional, and/or inspiring angle

• Include key points that will resonate with your audience

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Make a Plan

Create an outline. Think about HOW you’re going to tell your story. What’s the structure? The
style? Is there existing footage or photos that help tell your story or will everything need to be
shot brand new? Who is your primary character(s)? What are you core story points? What are
the elements of your story that are compelling and/or make you “tingle” with intrigue? How can
you create that intrigue for your audience? Is there some existing situation you can film or do
you need to create the moment?

2. Create a Shot List

This is a list of the footage and interviews you’ll need to make your movie. Think of it as your list
of “ingredients”. Depending on the complexity of your project, you may or may not need to
create a budget.

A word about interviews. You may be tempted to put a lot of people on your interview wish list.
Again, there are no rules because each documentary has its own set of circumstances (maybe
there’s a reason to interview 100 people), but in general, it’s hard for an audience to get to
know more than 7-8 “characters” within one movie. So even if you interview 100 people, don’t
be surprised if you are only able to fit a fraction of them into your movie.

3. Write a Script

Once all of the footage is shot and you’ve gathered the various production elements, time to
start organizing it into a script. Pinpoint the most compelling elements of your story and start
crafting "mini-scenes" around those events. Remember, a script isn't necessarily what's spoken
or a voice-over. A script describes what the audience is seeing AND hearing.

4. Edit Your Video

Once you’ve gathered all of the necessary audio, video, and other digital material that you need
for creating your documentary, it’s time to start editing your video.

Using your computer and video editing software, you can start importing your clips in a
sequence. The first obvious step is to arrange your captured videos chronologically according to

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your proposed documentary timeline. If you’re doing the editing yourself, consider doing it like
the pros do: mix it up with fast and slow parts to create a more exciting and dynamic viewing
experience.

Once all of your footage has been laid out, clip and trim your videos as needed. Eliminate any
unnecessary footage that can bore your audience and does nothing to contribute to your
original idea. Polish the final video by ensuring that your scene sequences are in the right order
and adding effects to keep transitions smooth.

Add Appropriate Video Effects

A good video editor will also have a variety of effects, so make sure to use them. You may split,
trim, rotate videos, jump-cut, or face-off. However, you might want to refrain from using too
many transition effects. The viewers may just end up being close to frustrated with them, so
don’t overdo it.

5. Don’t Make Them Too Long

Sure, when you are a hotshot movie director, there’s no problem with making movies that are
similar to Lord of the Rings in length. However, when you are just beginning, you might want to
stick to short films.

Discard the trivial things and add the best scenes in there. Since many videos end up long and
boring, you should make sure yours stays short and attractive.

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 SUGGESTED VIDEO EDITING APPS

1. Magisto - Magical Video Editor (Android, iPhone, iPad)

Magisto makes video making easy and comfortable. Magisto Video Editor allows you to easily
create a video of your family that can be a great way to capture memories, from birthday parties
to trips to the park. Magisto smart online video editor is the fastest way to turn your everyday
videos and photos into inspired video stories and the easiest way to share them everywhere.

2. Animotica - Video Editor & Movie Maker (Windows)

Animotica - Video Editor & Movie Maker is an easy-to-use Video Editor, Movie Maker and
Slideshow Video Maker for Windows 10. This application encompasses all the traditional tools
you would expect from a high-quality piece of Video Editing software such as video trim, split,
combine video and photos, add music, add voiceovers, scale, rotate, colour adjustment and so
much more.

3. VideoProc Vlogger (Website)

VideoProc Vlogger is a desktop online app suitable for Vloggers (video log or video blog) and
those who wish to capture and edit cinematic videos for everyday creativity, special moments or
just for fun. An intuitive piece of video-editing software suitable for hobbyists, videographers
and Vloggers who have experience in online video editing, however, the software is also suitable
for beginners who can follow the online tutorials and experiment within limitation.

4. Animoto (iPhone, iPad)

Animoto lets you quickly and easily combine text, images, and videos into beautiful videos. The
app functions very similar to the website as students can use their iPhone to select from various
multimedia (music, photos, and clips) and share their creations with teachers and classmates.
Students learn how to create video slideshows by organizing multimedia into creative digital
storytelling. The app offers over 50 different video styles, hundreds of songs in a built-in music
library and the ability to share via popular social media platforms.

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5. Movavi Video Editor (Android, iPhone, iPad)

Movavi Video Editor is a simple, easy-to-use and easy-to-learn video editing software for casual
users who want to create quick videos for the web or for sharing with friends and family.

Whether you're a teacher or a student, software from Movavi is just what you need. You can
edit video and photos, create your own video projects, convert media files, and much more. If
you're looking for video-editing software for schools and other educational institutions, try
Movavi Academic – the program lets you create professional videos for any type of use.

6. FilmoraGo-Video & Movie Editor

Filmora is one of the best video editing apps that your child can grow to love and enjoy using.
Filmora allows you to add multiple layers of videos, audio and effects to your project as opposed
to iMovie and Windows movie maker which we will get to shortly.

Filmora is a simple yet powerful video editor also available for Mac and PC, aimed at the families
and professionals. It’s perfect for a range of basic uses, from creating great memories to family
vacation to editing videos for YouTube to editing action camera footage to making viral videos
for social media sites. It has an easy-to-use interface and professional features make it good
value for beginners.

7. Toontastic (Android, iPhone, iPad)

Toontastic 3D is a powerful and engaging tool for digital storytelling and provides kids with a set
of digital tools to create their own cartoons. It's visually appealing, has great in-app support and
sharing features, and relies on self-created animation and narration to tell stories. Toontastic 3D
provides a stunningly easy way by how it makes the complicated process of creating an
animated short movie so simple.

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