Annual meet of short films on human rights

Shillong, April 25: The National Human Rights Commission has opened entries for its fourth annual competition for short films on human rights after a good response to its three earlier editions. The award carries a certificate along with prize money of Rs 1 lakh, Rs 75 thousand and Rs 50 thousand for the best first, second and third film.

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 short films may be in any Indian language with sub-titles in English or in English. Duration of the short film should not be less than 3 minutes or more than 10 minutes. The films may be made in any technical format.

The last date for receiving the entries for 2018 Awards is July 2. This has been stated in a press release.