25 May 2012

Film Synopses Sought from Women: Guru Productions Film Competition (North Africa)

Deadline: 20 June 2012

Guru Production can give you access to the world by submitting your synopsis for a short film or short documentary idea. The chosen topics will be produced under the concentrated guidance of media industry insiders. We want people to make quality work so that it is good enough to make it in the rounds at International Film Festivals and other televised outlets.

PRIZES: Winners shall receive up to $3,000.00

RULES
  • We accept your synopsis in: English, Arabic, Farsi, and/or Urdu
  • (Preferable in English)
  • Send us a synopsis between 1-5 pages (clearly show us the plot, character(s) outline, the angle of the story, and visual details of your idea) * No dialogue is preferable, but if necessary up to 5 lines only!
  • Include at the top of your synopsis a brief explanation as to why you think this story is original and the type of project it is (Documentary or Short film)
  • We will develop the top 3 projects into short documentary or short film format
  • We accept one entry per filmmaker
  • Must be a resident of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, Iran or Pakistan
  • The story has to be original
  • The writer must be 18+
  • The Applicant must be female
  • Include all contact details in your Submission: Name, Email, Phone Number(s), Country of residence

TOPIC: Freedom

For example: This is a great chance to showcase what freedom is in your environment. It could be a portrait of someone who looks free for you or represents freedom, an experience you have witnessed, or it can be about social/economical or cultural issues that that brings freedom to people.

Freedom is open to your personal interpretation and imagination!

DATES:
  • Entries close on June 20th, 2012
  • Winners will be announced in September 2012

HOW TO ENTER

Contestants can send their synopsis to info@guruprod.com



CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: info@guruprod.com

Website: http://www.guruprod.com
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