Documentary/Film Competition 2021

Documentary/Film Competition 2021

Rs. 1000/- Registration Fee (Per Entry/per film).

Terms and Conditions

Material Specifications

Video must meet the following specifications:

Duration:       Maximum 5 Minutes (Short Film)

                        Maximum 10 Minutes (Documentary)          

Video should be in HD formats along with detailed write-up (one page only), Producer/Director Name, Actors/Actress Name along with film Poster to display outside Auditorium.

Submission of Entries

  • Competition Date: 23rd December, 2021
  • Film entry deadline: 15 December, 2021
  • Films must be received no later than: 15th December, 2021
  • Please upload the entries on email [email protected] through google drive link. The link should have the open access (as editor)  
  • Applicants must fill the film entry form and email on [email protected].                                 

Registration forms and Registration Fee challans can be downloaded from University’s Official Website: www.fjwu.edu.pk

Note: The forms may be scanned and sent via email at [email protected] or post/mail. Participants can also email their films/documentaries on email given, through google drive.

Competition will be conducted on 23rd December, 2021 from 11:00 am onwards at New Auditorium, Fatima Jinnah Women University. All the Participating teams are requested to report at the venue at 10:00am on said date.

  • An Institution/University can send maximum 2 entries for Film and Documentary each.
  • Also fill and attach the undertaking form available on web (www.fjwu.edu.pk)
  • This contest is open to all students. The film makers must be the only copyright holder to submit the video.
  • Applicants should submit Poster of Film and a still for the filmmaker through email and entry.
  • Films entered in the Documentary/Film Competition, 2021 must be subtitled in English if original language of film is not English.
  • Communication and Media Studies Department of Fatima Jinnah Women University has the right to use the films/documentaries in its future endeavors for Marketing/Promotions only.
  • Withdrawal request will be entertained maximum by December 15, 2021. The filmmaker and/or producer/Participants, by sending their film(s) to the competition agrees not to withdraw film(s) from the competition.
  • The competition jury can accept or not accept films without offering an explanation.
  • Submission of this completed application form and soft copy of the film does not guarantee the film will be screened nor its inclusion in the program.
  • The competition’s terms and conditions may change but the participating filmmakers will be notified and given the option to withdraw their films if they don't agree to the changes in terms.
  • Students have to provide their Name, Name of Institute, Complete Postal Address, Phone Numbers (Both Cellular & PTCL).
  • The decision of jury will be considered as final. Communication and Media Studies Department of Fatima Jinnah Women University has reserved all the rights to accept or reject any entry.
  • Incomplete entries will not be accepted.

Special Note:

To be eligible for the Competition, submissions must be the original work of the participant; must not infringe any third party’s rights; must not contain obscene or unethical material; may not contain defamatory statements about any person, company, organization or entity; may not invade privacy or other rights of any person, company or entity; may not in any other way violate applicable laws and regulations; and may not contain any copyrighted elements (other than as owned by the Participant). Submissions containing prohibited or inappropriate content as determined by FJWU Film and Documentary Competition’s Jury, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate will be disqualified. FJWU reserves the right to make the final determination as to which submissions are eligible. FJWU will not be responsible for any financial liabilities and legal implications arising by any third party from the screening of the film at the competition are solely the responsibility of you and that the Fatima Jinnah Women University cannot be held responsible for any breach by you of any obligations.

Account Details : 0039011146310001 
*Fees can also be submitted online, Kindly Send in the proof of E-receipt as well.
*On spot Fee deposition available. 
Focal person details:
Dr. Ali Rana
0334 5042368
Email:[email protected]

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