The Centre for Media Studies (CMS), with support from the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, invites short films for its ‘Green Frames: VATAVARAN Short Film Competition and Festival 2023’ .The theme of this competition is “Environmental Preservation and Climate Advocacy”. The competition, open exclusively for Indian citizens aims to highlight the urgency of environment/ biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation/mitigation and demonstrate how our lifestyle decisions affect the environment and promote best practices and positive stories that show how individuals, companies, and communities are grappling with environmental and climate challenges and taking action to improve the situation.
OPEN ONLY FOR INDIAN CITIZENS
7 awards in 3 categories.
School & College Students:
Best Film: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 25,000.
Two Runner-Up Prizes: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 10,000 each.
Civil Society Groups & Amateur Filmmakers:
Best Film: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 25,000.
One Runner-up Prize: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 15,000.
Professional Filmmakers and Film Studios:
Best Film: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 50,000.
One Runner-up Prize: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 25,000.