There is a N1 million grant for the HOMEVIDA Technical team to turn the script into a short film, while the writer will receive a cash prize of N100,000 including a scholarship from HOMEVIDA ambassador, Genevieve Nnaji.
RULES AND CONDITIONS
(1) Competition is strictly for young Nigerian script writers between the ages of 16 – 30 years only.
(2) The submitted short film scripts are solely for the purposes of HOMEVIDA script completion and awards.
(3) Scripts entered for the competition are the original works of the writers/owners and not copies of other persons’ works.
(4) Shortlisted winning scripts from the script competition will be turned into short films by HOMEVIDA production teams utilizing a One Million Naira mini grant from the endowment - these short films would be entered into the HOMEVIDA short film category and will receive a cash prize of N100.000 and other prizes that may be available to be presented to each winning script writer along with the award at the annual HOMEVIDA award night on 9th December each year.
(5) Winners of the script competition will have a first option on all skill development programs of HOMEVIDA targeting young people in the year following the award event in which they have been winners, and may have the opportunity to understudy industry leaders during the production of the short film.
(6) Copyright in the short film produced utilizing the production grants belongs to HOMEVIDA..
(7) Scripts that do not emerge winners in the script competition will not be used by HOMEVIDA for any other purpose whatsoever, without the written consent of the scriptwriter.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
(1) Only online submissions via the HOMEVIDA website (http://www.homevida.org) will be accepted;
(2) Only Nigerians between the ages of 16 – 30 years can participate;
(3) The script must be the original work of the author;
(4) The script must be typed using standard writing programmes and formats;
(5) If the script is not submitted by the author himself or herself, the person submitting must attest to authority to submit the script on behalf of the author;
(6) The script must contain on its cover page the following information: Title, author, contacts details of author (telephone, e-mail address, mailing address), date of birth;
(7) The script must further contain on its second page a short synopsis (max. 500 words);
(8) Only submissions within the established deadline will be considered;
(9) It must be possible to produce the script into a film not exceeding 15 minutes;
(10) The script must have well defined characters and plot;
(11) The story line must be creative
(12) The story must be in line with the objectives of the HOMEVIDA award as defined in article 1;
(13) The story must promote the value(s) for which the endowment(s) exist in the current year;
CRITERIA
Due Process Film Script
(1) A story encouraging integrity, true competition, transparency, accountability, especially amongst contractors, government officers and procurement monitors.
(2) Have a storyline that is believable, realistic, dramatic and entertaining
Public Conduct Film Script
(1) A story that portrays the consequences of ethical choices that public servants make.
(2) Show (positive) effects of integrity reforms.
Child Friendly Film Script
(1) A storyline that is able to engage the child’s faculties and encourage him or her to positively contribute to the development of a more desirable society.
(2) A story suitable for children or family viewing.
(3) Have a storyline that is believable, realistic, dramatic and entertaining.
(4) To Be Eligible All Submitted Scripts Must Be
(5) Able to be made into a 5-15 minutes film
(6) Have well defined characters and plot
(7) Typed and presented professionally
TO SUBMIT A SCRIPT:
Complete the online application form with a synopsis of your script. You can also attach a well documented script for submission.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: info@homevida.org
Website: http://www.homevida.org
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