Register on the Ladima A-List to submit your short film. The ten (10) selected films will be streamed across Ladima and partner platforms and selected filmmakers will receive a Release Fee of 500 EURO each.
Each winner will also receive access to one year of webinars on the Women Make Movies platform (https://www.wmm.com/) valued at approximately $500. Prize is not transferable for cash and is only for the use of the selected filmmaker.
ELIGIBILITY
- Only women may enter the Ladima Covid-19 Film Competition.
- Only women currently living in Africa may enter The Ladima Covid-19 film competition.
- All entrants must register on the Ladima A-List.
- All entrants must have a bank account where they can receive international payment.
- All entrants will be required to sign a release / rights agreement.
- Film must be 2 minutes or shorter.
- A link for film entries must be provided in your submission.
- Films can be in any language but those not in English must be sub-titled.
- No Ladima Foundation Board Member, Ambassador, Advisory Board Member, Member of the Covid-19 film competition Selection Committee or Jury are eligible to enter.
- Submission can only be done via the A-List.
- Submissions close at midnight June 21st, 2020, CAT and no late submissions will be accepted.
- Filmmakers can only submit one film per filmmaker.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- 10 films will be selected by a jury of no more than 5 and no less than 3 independent members based on a shortlist of 30 films selected by the selection committee.
- The films must focus on the following themes through an inspirational, educational, personal, or leadership lens :
- Women with special needs / Coping with special needs during the Lockdown / Caring for Persons with special needs during a global pandemic
- Impact on family / domestic life
- Economic / impact on work life
- Domestic violence/abuse in the time of Covid-19
- Hope in the time of Covid-19
- Are women paying a higher price?
- How does the crisis highlight and affect the role of women?
- The crisis as a kick to rethink the social order?
- Solidarity and empowerment among women in times of COVID -19
- The films will be judged on the following criteria:
- THEME: Connection and relevance to the themes above
- STORY: Concept
- Story has a clear message and a unique storyline
- Originality of story and / or approach
- Rich and vibrant storytelling that engages, amuses or provokes the viewer
- QUALITY OF PRODUCTION
- Best use of technology
- Technical aspects such as lighting, sound, etc.
- CREATIVITY: Original and captivating
- Imaginative writing and directing
- Presents the theme in an interesting way
- EMOTIONAL IMPACT/AUDIENCE APPEAL
- Visually appealing and entertaining
- Affects the audience through eliciting an emotional response
- Creates a lasting impression
- STRUCTURE:
- Images are arranged logically in a way that fits the purpose of the film
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