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focalibre

“Frame Your Perspective”

Unleash your creative lens at Focalibre! Showcase your visual storytelling skills through photography, short films, and reels. Capture life's nuances, weave compelling narratives, and compete with talented artists. Push the boundaries of imagination, experimenting with light, shadow, and emotion. Where art meets vision, let your frame speak!


Contact:
Arkaprabha Mandal: +91 93306 85468
Sourav Ghosh: +91 98744 00434
Registration ends on 31st January, 2025
Submission Deadline: 10th February, 2025

For further queries send us a mail at focalibre25@yesm.in.

Prizes

  1. The winners under each category shall be awarded a gift hamper, and certificates of merit.
  2. The runners-up under each category will receive certificates of merit.
  3. All participants will receive participation certificates.

    Themes

    1. Photography Themes:
      • Looking Through a Gendered Lens
      • Sustainability and Green Economy
    2. Reel-making Theme: Beyond the Screen: Daily Disconnect
    3. Short Film Theme: The Filtered Reality - A Journey to Authentic Self-Acceptance
    Themes Explanation


    General Rules (Applicable to All Categories):

    1. Eligibility: Open to all Highschool (+2), UG, PG, Amateur, and Professional photographers, filmmakers, and content creators.
    2. Submission Platform: Participants need to register themselves first through the Google Forms. Submissions must be strictly made through the official email. Each participant will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.
    3. Originality: Entries must be original, created solely by the entrant, and must not infringe on any third-party rights.
    4. File Format: Adhere to the specified file format for each category.
    5. Content: Content should not contain any offensive, violent, or illegal material. Submissions not adhering to the theme or containing prohibited content will be disqualified.
    6. Judging Criteria: Entries will be judged on creativity, adherence to the theme, technical skill, and overall impact.
    7. Copyright and Usage Rights: By submitting an entry, participants grant the organizers permission to use their work for promotional purposes, with due credit to the creator.


    Rules for Photography Category:

    1. Format: Submissions should be in high-resolution JPEG / JPG format. All entries must contain the EXIF data.
    2. Editing: Minor edits (e.g., brightness, contrast, colour correction) are allowed. Heavily manipulated images or composites are not permitted.
    3. Captions: Each entry should include a short description explaining the context and connection to the theme.

    Judging:

    • Composition
    • Storytelling
    • Technical Execution
    • Adherence to Theme
    • Impact on Viewers


    Rules for Reels Category:

    1. Format: Submissions should be vertical video (1080 x 1920 resolution) in MP4 format.
    2. Duration: Reels should not exceed 60 seconds.
    3. Music and Sound: Copyrighted songs must be tagged along. Use of royalty-free music is recommended.
    4. Captions/Title Cards: Include title cards or captions where necessary to clarify the narrative.

    Judging:

    • Creativity
    • Message Clarity
    • Engagement
    • Visual Appeal
    • Alignment with Theme


    Rules for Short Film Category:

    1. Format: Submit in horizontal video format (1920 x 1080 resolution) as an MP4 file.
    2. Duration: Films must be between 3 to 5 minutes in length.
    3. Script and Dialogue: Ensure that language is clear and appropriate. Submissions must include subtitles if dialogue is in a language other than [English/local language].

    Judging:

    • Storytelling
    • Emotional Impact
    • Creativity
    • Production Quality
    • Adherence to Theme


    Submission Guidelines:

    Last date of submission: 10th February, 2025.

    The photographs, reels, and short films should be mailed to the email address focalibre25@yesm.in with the subject “Focalibre Photography”, “Focalibre Reel”, and “Focalibre Short-Film” respectively. The email body should include the name of the participant, institution, class, contact number, and a 30-60 word description of why and how the photography, the reel, and the short-film are relevant to the theme.

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