The India-Oxford Initiative (IndOx) at the University of Oxford and LEAD at Krea University (IFMR) call proposals for the first-ever Impact Film Competition 2021.
- Inviting young Indian filmmakers
between the age of 18-25 - Explore and showcase 'Perspectives
on Mental Health' - Choose your theme-
- Social relationships
- Gender orientation
- Work and life
- Body image
- Share your critical narrative for a minimum 5-minute to maximum 10-minute impactful short film
- Winning proposal bags funding of INR 1 lac and mentorship support towards the creation of the film
- Last date for submitting your narratives :
31 March 2021
The India-Oxford Initiative is a new platform for the University of Oxford to share, promote, and build on its diverse range of collaborations and partnerships with India. It is a hub for students, academics, and administrative staff across the university – as well as external stakeholders, donors, and partners. The India-Oxford Initiative’s mission is building and sustaining partnerships between India and Oxford, in India and Oxford.
India-Oxford Initiative (IndOx) collaboration with LEAD at Krea University
Under the collaboration, both entities will work together towards knowledge creation and knowledge dissemination in the areas of Sciences and Humanities.
‘India Research Insights – The Covid Impact’ marked the first round of strategic initiatives, followed by the Impact Film Competition 2021. Matched by the significant academic assets at both institutions and the ongoing ground-breaking projects at LEAD in this space, these initiatives will find much-needed acceleration.
If you tick these boxes, we are looking forward to hearing your proposal.
it can be filmed.
- Stanley Kubrick
The award will be granted based on the relevance of the proposed concept, clear reflection of the objective, creative history, social impact and the ability of the filmmaker at visual storytelling. The jury panel is looking for entries that showcase clarity in vision, passion for the cause, focused research and a creative narrative. We encourage proposals that are original, unique, and should not have been submitted in any other forums.
A two-sentence subject summary of the proposed short film
In 250 words, the theme of the proposed film, relevant context, challenges addressed and the main highlights.
In not more than 500 words, the filmmaker should express the motivation for choosing the subject and sub themes. It should also weave in the narrative and the desired structure of the movie.
Talk about your approach to the various elements in a film (as little or as many). Elaborate on the music you would use, the colour combinations you see, camera movements, sets/locations, etc.
The concept note could include a crisp pre-production, production and post-production timeline including recce, shoot and editing.
If you would like the panel to go through supporting literature on the proposed theme to validate the strength of the subject.
Competition opens– Friday, 05 February
Last date for entries– Wednesday, 31 March
Winner announcement – Saturday, 27 April
Film completion– Saturday, 24 May
Disclaimer:
Failure to complete the film production in the stipulated time frame will result
in the cancellation of the award.
Behind every successful venture, there’s always a mentor. Bounce off ideas, dare to try, fail and get back on your feet instantly -- that’s what mentors are for! The winner of Impact Film Competition 2021 will be supported and guided by our Managing and Mentorship Partner -- The Misfits Co. right from the start of the proposed film to completion. Be prepared for long phone conversations, interactions with professionals from the industry, and various other elements that will help identify and develop the film of your dreams.
About The Misfits Co.
The Misfits Co. is an arts and media agency with a focus on delivering blended experiences that facilitate engagement and communication for brands and organisations. Their integrated formats of delivery are inspired from rich and purposeful storytelling experiences like films, theatre, music, movement, spoken word, poetry, to name a few, and we’re here to use these innovative and impactful methods to entertain, educate and enrich communities across the globe.
For any enquiries regarding the film competition, please contact [email protected]