IBA(Karachi) Social Sciences is organizing a documentary competition with collaboration of Samaa TV on national level. Submissions are open till 28th February. The theme of the competition is ‘Justifying violence’.

Besides getting a chance to be heard and open your minds and to other new perceptions, the winners will also be awarded money.

1st Prize-Rs 25,000
2nd Prize Rs 15000
3rd Prize Rs 10,000

In addition to this the top three documentaries will be aired on SAMAA TV, along with any others that are chosen.

More information about the competition at: http://sites.google.com/site/ibasocialsciences/Home/events

This is just a friendly reminder to people who are interested in participating in DawnNews Mini documentary Competition held nationwide. The Top 3 winning entries will be screened at the Islamabad Film Festival with a sure shot giveaway of a handicam.

Details:

1. Format of submissions must be either in 35mm, Digital Beta or DV cam/ DVD format HD.
2. Duration must be 1-5 minutes on a social issue. Only one film per entrants may be submitted.
3. Documentaries must be produced between May 2007 – May 2008.
4. Entries will only be accepted with submission forms. The form can be downloaded from here.
5. Last day of submission of entries is May 21, 2008.
6. Send your entries to Marketing/DawnNews Plot 12, sector G-7/1, Mauve Area, Near Zero Point, Islamabad.