Cinema is the most powerful medium of creative expression globally. We are back with the 2nd edition of KidzCINEMA. Children from all over the world will get to watch movies, interact with directors, actors, and also participate in various LIVE workshops around scriptwriting, animation, and filmmaking.
It will be a virtual event for 30 days starting on the Universal Children's Day, which is celebrated on 20th November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
UPDATED FESTIVAL PROGRAMME:
- INAUGURAL on 20th November 2021
- WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES from 21st to 27th November
- AWARD CEREMONY on 30th November 2021.
In these tough times, that the whole world is going through, we would like to salute those who create the stories of positivity. Hence, this edition, the Festival theme is “STORIES OF POSITIVITY.”
Universal Children's Day’s objective of promoting international togetherness can definitely be fulfilled with stories of positivity in these gloomy days.
In all the Competition categories, there will be three awards viz. Gold, Silver & Bronze along with “Special Mentions.”
As of current plans, the winners will be given Digital Plaques and E-citation if the Covid situation does not improve. In case the festival goes on in a physical format, we will have physical awards.
Following is the list of awards:
1. Best Film (Animation - SHORT)
2. Best Film (Animation - LONG)
3. Best Film (Live Action - SHORT)
4. Best Film (Live Action - LONG)
5. Best Film (Kids Made - JUNIORS)
6. Best Film (Kids Made - YOUTH)
Note: Depending upon the number of entries received, the festival authorities might increase or decrease the awards.