Shillong, May 28: The National Human Rights Commission has opened entries for its tenth annual competition for short films on human rights. It has received tremendous response so far from various parts of the country.
The aim of the award scheme is to encourage and acknowledge cinematic and creative efforts of the Indian citizens, irrespective of their age, towards the promotion and protection of human rights.
The last date for receiving the entries is 30th August, 2024. Entries have to be sent online at nhrcshortfilm@gmail.com, using the Google drive folder. The prize money for the first, second and third best film will be Rs. 2 lakh, Rs. 1 lakh 50 thousand and Rs. 1 lakh respectively.
The Commission, in addition to three cash awards, certificates and trophies may also consider giving a Certificate of Special Mention along with a cash prize of Rs.50,000/- each to some films, if so recommended by the Jury.
A copy of the terms and conditions of the scheme and application form can be downloaded from the NHRC website: www.nhrc.nic.in OR the link: https://nhrc.nic.in/sites/default/files/NHRCsShortFilmCompetition%E2%80%932024.pdf.
