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http://biomovies.tve.org/en/the-competition/short-film-proposals/

Countries: Global

Deadline:
19 August: submit proposal online
17 October: delivery of the final films is 17 October

Grant size:
US$300 - three shortlisted entries per category commissioned to make their films
US$1500 - highest voted entry per category

Description:

There are five categories in the short film competition – each looking at different aspects of planetary boundaries:

• GEF prize for biodiversity
• GEF prize for forests
• IFAD prize for family farmers
• Lighthouse foundation prize for oceans and seas
• Prize for reusing and recycling

The winner in each category – the film which receives the most views on tve‘s Inspiring Change YouTube channel – will receive US$1500.

How to enter:

Choose one of the five categories and think how you might make a one-minute film. Send a written proposal about your film idea using our online form before 19 Aug. A judging panel will select the best three proposals in each category and we provide funding of US$300 to help you make your film. Funding will only be awarded on delivery of the film.

Guidelines

• Each film proposal must be relate to one of the categories
• We are looking for film ideas that are creative about how they address the issues
• Film proposals can come from individuals or groups, but there must be a lead filmmaker.
• Funding of US$300 commission will be paid to the selected three finalists only.  This will be on successful receipt of their completed films.
• You must agree to all the rules and conditions to enter the competition.