Khliehriat, Sept 14: The Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills District, has informed that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has opened entries for its 9th Annual Competition for Short Films on Human Rights and that the Commission has received tremendous response so far from various parts of the country.
The aim of the award scheme is to encourage and acknowledge cinematic and creative efforts of Indian citizens, irrespective of their age, towards the promotion and protection of human rights.
The last date for receiving the entries is 30th September, 2023 with entries having to be sent online at [email protected], using Google drive folder. The price money for the first, second and third best films will be Rs.2 lakh, Rs. 1 lakh 50 thousand and Rs.1 lakh respectively.
The Commission, in addition to three cash awards, certificates and trophies may also consider giving a Certificate of Special Mention along with a cash prize of Rs. 50 thousand each to some films, if recommended by the Jury.
The short films may be in any Indian language with sub-titles in English or in Hindi and the duration of the short film should not be less than 3 minutes or more than 10 minutes. For details regarding the terms and conditions of the scheme and application forms, intending applicants may visit the NHRC website, namely, www.nhrc.nic.in