You can submit your films in either or all of the themes. Multiple entries in the same theme or multiple themes are accepted.
India Is…Timeless
India connects with a person's soul. Through music, sciences, art, conversation and people, it's India's soulful nature that catches one’s attention. Industries like medical tourism, religious yatras, and meditation camps let you peep into India’s soothing facet. Set in suburban and rural areas along the country, ‘India Is Timeless’ lets you find what connects them to the land.
India Is Youthful
India is a land that oozes youthfulness. With this theme, the participants are encouraged to capture the energy, vibrancy and the colours of the Indian spirit. Come delve into this aura of the Indian Youth.
India Is Undiscovered
A special point for most photographers who travel into the undiscovered parts of this magnificent country, 'India Is… Undiscovered’ reveals India's rich natural heritage to the world. Through documenting animals or landscapes, here's a theme that can encourage participants and viewers to UNDISCOVERED take a look away from the cities.
GRAND PRIZES - 3 WINNERS FOR EACH THEME
-FIRST PLACE
Canon EOS 6D Kit (EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM)
Taj Weekend Getaway
India Is Merchandise
TimeOut Subscriptions
PDD Merchandise
-SECOND PLACE
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition Camera
Taj Weekend Getaway
India Is Merchandise
TimeOut Subscriptions
PDD Merchandise
-THIRD PLACE
Canon LEGRIA HF R306 Camcorder
India Is Merchandise
TimeOut Subscriptions
PDD Merchandise
Contestants must be at least 18 years old on the date of commencement of the contest i.e. as on 15th January 2014.
A video submission must be an original video short created by the submitter.
The person submitting the video will be considered the contestant and will be the only person eligible to compete for the prize. Using duplicate accounts to submit more than the allowed number of films will result in disqualification of all films.
The following individuals are not eligible to enter the contest: employees, consultants, directors, representatives and officers of the contest sponsors and, platform sponsor, and their families. Participating individuals and organizations, the Indian government, contractors of the Indian government; or distribution agencies, web design agencies, advertising agencies, fulfilment agencies, as well as judging and contest agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfilment and execution of this contest and the immediate family members (spouse, recognized partner, parent, child, sibling and spouse or "step" of each) and those living in the same households of each such individual are also ineligible.
The Official Rules for the Video Challenge are binding and need to be followed to be eligible for the prizes:
The video submission must have relevance to one of the following themes:
a. India Is Youthful
b. India Is Timeless
c. India Is Undiscovered
The entire duration of the video submission should be UNDER 5 MINUTES and should have a title.
The video entries can be in any style. It can be fiction, animation, documentary, live action, stop motion etc.
Contestants must ensure that due credit is given to the artist/musician and composer of the song(s) that are used in any of the videos.
Each video submission must be respectful towards India. The videos can be created in ANY Language. However, they must have English subtitles for standardization.
Participants should not support or plug any product, brand, group or organization that they are or have been involved with.
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