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Kallola 2022

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1. Who can participate?
  All film enthusiasts whether amateur or professional, above 18 years of age are welcome to participate in this festival.
2. Can people from outside Odisha participate?
  Yes, as long as they qualify the criteria mentioned in FAQ 1.
3. What is the Format of Kallola 2021 for film-makers
 
  • Film-makers will Register to develop short films that are 30,60 or 90s long.
  • Registered filmmakers will receive an invitation to attend the workshop on this year's theme
  • They will submit their short films in the provided format by the due date.
  • A select panel of jury will select the 10 best short films that will be rewarded. First, Second & Third-placed films, Jury’s choice and Children’s choice short films will be awarded.
  • These films will be showcased during the Global MHM week campaign and other forums.
4. Registration process
  Film-makers can Register on the participation page by 31st January 2022
Visit How to Participate page for more details
5. Is there a Registration / Participation Fee?
  No
6. Theme
  For the edition 2021-22, the theme is Period Talks & Menstrual Health Hygiene.
To see details visit our theme page
7. Awards
  The top 10 best short films will be rewarded. The First, Second and Third-placed & Chair Jury’s choice and Children’s choice short films will be awarded.
8. When are the Workshops / Orientation
  The workshops will be held in February
Visit How to Participate page for more details
9. Who can attend workshops/orientation for the theme?
  Only registered filmmakers who will receive the invitation can attend the workshop.
10. Are the Workshops Online/Offline?
  Online
11. How many films can I submit?
  Each person/group/institution/club can submit a maximum of 2 films in any capacity/profile.
12. Can we submit a film that has already participated/won awards in other film contests?
  Yes but the following conditions need to be fulfilled
  • The copyrights and ownership of the film must solely be with the filmmakers and not shared with the previous organizers/ contest-holders. The filmmakers need to mention this in the specified space in the entry form.
  • Copyright of the entry submitted, music used etc. should be the filmmaker's responsibility.
  • In case, the film gets shortlisted it will not receive any incentive.
13. What are the requirements for Films to be accepted?
 
  • Films must be in any of the following formats - MP4, MPEG, MOV
  • Language should primarily be Odia/Hindi/English. For the acceptance of the films in any other language, subtitles in English are necessary.
  • Films must adhere to guidelines stated in FAQ 15
  • A Poster of the film
  • Filled Form
  • Consent Form for the child
14. Where will the films be submitted?
  For online submission, the filmmaker has to upload the film via We Transfer along with the entry form and other relevant documents and send it to [email protected]
  For Offline submission, it can be sent to Aaina, 70/3530 Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 751013. Ensuring the film reaches the organization by the due date is the filmmaker’s responsibility.
15. Are there any guidelines for films submission?
 
16. What are the mandatory documents needed for the submission of films?
  English AV Consent Form (This document needs to be uploaded along with the film)
17. When & where will the short films from the select scripts be screened/aired?
 
  • The selected films are going to be screened during the Global MHH week celebration by Aaina & Unicef and Odisha MH Alliance. The films shall also be used in various platforms and training by the organisers and alliance. These are also going to be available in the site of
18. What is the last date of submitting the films
  All relevant dates can be found on How to Participate page
19. Do the film-makers need to have the prior consent of the people and children whom they are filming
  Yes, you need to obtain written consent from all those being filmed as per UNICEF & NCPCR guidelines in order to avoid any future litigation. The original forms have to be attached with the film submission. Click here for obtaining the format of the consent of the artists/guardian
20. Can the filmmakers send the films to other events/contests?
  Yes, you can participate but a prior approval has to be taken from organizers of Kallola (Aaina & UNICEF). Information like the festival, sponsors, prize money to be awarded need to be provided.

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