Rules and Regulations for Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh-2021 (Concepts on “Navarathnalu” Schemes & Schmes Aimed at Development/Welfare of Women in the State)

ANDHRA PRADESH STATE FILM TELEVISION & THEATRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. :: VIJAYAWADA::

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SHORT FILM FESTIVAL OF ANDHRA PRADESH-2021 (CONCEPTS ON “NAVARATHNALU” SCHEMES & SCHMES AIMED AT DEVELOPMENT/WELFARE OF WOMEN IN THE STATE)

About APSFTVTDC:

The Government of Andhra Pradesh with a view to encourage Telugu Film Industry established the Corporation in the year 1975 and since then the Corporation with the active support of the State Government is engaged in the service of Film and Television Industry. In order to encourage good Films, the Government instituted NANDI AWARDS for both Films and Tele-films etc.

With the advent of Technology, many a young talent in the women’s particularly in the field of directions and also production show casing their talent in the form of short films on various platforms that are now available. The Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh is aimed at encouraging such young women’s talent.

Festival Mission & Objective:

The mission and objective of the Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh is to give Telugu short films an identity that differentiates this art form, from the conventional big screen. The short Films of Navarathnalu Scheme which is announced by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Our particular interest is in short films that deal with themes on Navarathnalu and Schemes aimed at development/welfare of women’s in the State.

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(“NAVARATHNALU”) (Schemes aimed at SCHEMES development/welfare of women’s in the State) 1 YSR Jala Yagnam 1 DISA 2 Madhyapana Niyantrana 3 YSR Aarogyasri 4 YSR Rythu Bharosa 5 Pedalandariki Illu 6 YSR Aasara 7 YSR Pensions 8 Jagananna Amma Vodi 9 Jagananna Vidya Deevena

The short film should make cutting‐edge technology and unusual visualization, traditional as well as those that dissent in form, technique or content from the mainstream.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Eligibility: Entries for the Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh (Concepts on NAVARATHNALU SCHEME AND SCHEMES AIMED AT DEVELOPMENT/WELFARE OF WOMEN’S IN THE STATE) are open for every women who produced film in Telugu language. Participants under 18 years age must submit a consent letter from their parent or guardian.

• Animation series/episodes made for TV Channels / Cable TV are not eligible for entry.

• Interest persons / organization / agency or by an individual woman film Producer / woman Director who holds the copyright may submit entry form to the Corporation. There is no restriction on number of entries.

• The Short Film can be based on the concepts of “Navarathnalu.” Schemes and Schemes aimed at Development /Welfare of Women’s in the State).

• The women Directors / Producers do not submit the Short Films again which is already submitted for Short Film Festival of AP-2020.

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• The women Producers / Directors to submit latest short films on “Navarathnalu” Schemes and Schemes aimed at Development /Welfare of Women’s in the State exclusively for Short Film Festival 2021 contest.

• The Short Film should be in Telugu language.

• The total run time of the Short Film including opening & closing credits should strictly be a minimum of THREE minutes and maximum of FIVE minutes.

• Employees and close relatives of employees of APSFTVTDC are not eligible for participation in the Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh (close relatives means; Spouse, dependent children, Parents, Brothers, Sisters and other dependents).

2. Awards:

There will be six awards in the SHORT FILM FESTIVAL OF ANDHRA PRADESH-2021 and the details are as follows:

S.No. Name of the Award No. of Details of the Award Awards 1 1st Best Short Film One Rs.1,00,000/- cash award Award and Commendation Certificate to the Women Producer (short film maker) 2 2nd Best Short Film Two Rs.50,000/- cash award Award and Commendation Certificate to each Women Producer (short film maker) 3 3rd Best Short Film Three Rs.25,000/- cash award Award and Commendation Certificate to each Women Producer (short film maker)

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3. How to Apply:

a) Online Entry – Form of SHORT FILM FESTIVAL OF ANDHRA PRADESH- 2021 (CONCEPTS ON NAVARATHNALU SCHEME AND SCHEMES AIMED AT DEVELOPMENT/WELFARE OF WOMEN’S IN THE STATE) is available on the Corporation’s website www.apsftvtdc.in b) Procedure – An applicant has to fill up the required fields and upload bio- data, photographs, filmography etc. c) Entry Fee – Non refundable entry fee of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) per entry shall be paid through Online. The Online banking details are as follows:

ENTRY FEE : Rs.1,000/- (Rupees One thousand only) ENTRY FEE IN FAVOUR OF : A.P.S.F.TV.T.D.C. NAME OF THE BANK : SBI, NRP ROAD BRANCH, VIJAYAWADA ACCOUNT NO : 52188920073 IFSC CODE : SBIN0040359

d) Applicants are required to submit 2 DVD’s/USB(Pen Drive)/Blu-Ray of content of the film in VOB/MP4/MOV/Blue Ray format and one separate DVD containing Directors photograph, bio-data, filmography, synopsis of the film, stills of the film, posters and pamphlets along with promos/trailers, packed properly and freight pre-paid. e) The last date for submission / uploading of the application through online is on 30.11.2021.

4. Final Submission of Application Form:

After submission/uploading of application form in Online, the hard copy of the application along with Online payment transaction details / Declaration, content in DVD/USB(Pen Drive)/Blu-ray etc., shall be sent/submit to the Corporation’s Office by 31.12.2021.

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5. Jury:

All the entries will be scrutinized by the Jury constituted by the Government/Corporation. The Jury will view and analyze the content of DVDs/USB(Pen Drive)/Blu-ray of Short Films and decide the Awards based on absolute quality. The decision of the Jury shall be final and submit their report to the Government/Corporation.

7. Rights of APSFTVTDC:

• APSFTVTDC reserves the right to accept or not to accept any film on any ground without assigning any reason.

• Pre certification will not be applicable for entering films in the festival. However screening of certified films will be subject to exemption granted under the Cinematography Act 1952.

• Decisions of the APSFTVTDC regarding all matters not expressly provided for in these regulations or which require interpretation of the clauses mentioned above shall be final & binding on all.

• If a film is not selected, the APSFTVTDC will not in any way whatsoever provide any justification and/or comments regarding the reasons for non-selection of a film. The decision of the Jury is FINAL.

8. Copyright:

▪ It is the sole responsibility of the entrant to secure clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted material included in the film. The APSFTVTDC will not be held responsible for the unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted material within or relating to the submitted film.

▪ APSFTVTDC reserves the right to disqualify any film with any unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted material.

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9. General:

• APSFTVTDC is under no obligation to provide comments or feedback regarding the film entered to the entrant or any other representative of the submitted film.

• Clippings of selected films will be put online on the official website of the festival.

• To submit 5 copies of synopsis not more than 100 words in Telugu Language along with hard copy of application form.

• Entry Forms with incorrect / inadequate / illegible / ambiguous particulars and not submitted along with the required certificate / undertaking will not be considered.

10. Disclaimer:

All disputes in respect of any matter relating to the APSFTVTDC shall be subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada.

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::7:: DECLARATION

I, Smt/Kum. ______Daughter/Wife of ______wish to submit entry of Short Film entitled ______in Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh 2021(Concepts on “Navarathnalu” Schemes and Schemes aimed at Development /Welfare of Women’s in the State) and affirm as under:

1. That I am Citizen of India 2. That the above Short Film is made in India

If any information/declaration given by me in this undertaking or any document submitted in support to be found untrue or incorrect or false, the Managing Director, APSFTVTDC shall be within his rights to withdraw my firm from the participation and that I shall have no claim.

I, hereby declare that whatever has been stated above is true to the best of my knowledge, correct and no material has been concealed there from.

Signature of the Applicant

Name: ______

Address: ______

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Date: ______

Place: ______

ANDHRA PRADESH STATE FILM TELEVISION & THEATRE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. 4th Floor, NTR Administrative Block, Pandit Nehru Bus Complex, Vijayawada – 520 013. Phone:0866-2573130 Email:apsftvtdc. @gmail.com, website: www.apsftvtdc.in awards ------SHORT FILM FESTIVAL OF ANDHRA PRADESH-2021 (CONCEPTS ON “NAVARATHNALU” SCHEMES & SCHMES AIMED AT DEVELOPMENT/WELFARE OF WOMEN IN THE STATE)

ENTRY / APPLICATION FORM

1 Name of the Women Producer :

/ Women Organisation 2 Name of the women Director

3 Address :

4 Mobile No. :

5 E-mail ID. :

6 Aadhar No. :

7 Title of the Film : (upload copy of synopsis not more than 100 words in Telugu Language ) 8 Duration of the Film :

9 Format of the Film : DVD/USB (Pen Drive)/Blu-ray

10 Entry Fee Particulars Online transaction reference No: Date:

I/We agree to abide by the Short Film festival of Andhra Pradesh rules & regulations. Necessary permission has been taken/obtained from the rights holder concerned of the film before entering the same in Short Film Festival of

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Andhra Pradesh-2021 (Concepts on Navarathnalu Schemes and Schemes aimed at Development /Welfare of Women’s in the State). All the information given above is true to the best of my/ our knowledge.

If any information/declaration given by me/us in this undertaking or any document submitted in support shall be found untrue or incorrect or false, the Managing Director, APSFTVTDC would be within his rights to withdraw my/our film from the participation, and that I/We shall have no claim.