Short Film Contest

Objective:

To create a short film showcasing the transformative impact of yoga in the cancer journey, highlighting personal struggles and triumphs.

The concept for this short film contest revolves around personal stories of how mind-body practices have positively impacted the lives of cancer patients and survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, and anyone who has been closely associated with closing the care gap in cancer through yoga.

The films should focus on the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and/or spiritual benefits experienced by person/people with cancer or a history of cancer, emphasizing the role of yoga in fostering resilience, psychological empowerment, reducing stress, and enhancing overall quality of life. By sharing these inspiring stories, the contest aims to raise awareness about the importance of integrative approaches in cancer care and encourage others to explore the benefits of the mind-body practice of yoga.

Eligibility:

Anyone above 18 years who has an inspiring story to tell about “Yoga in Cancer Care”

Theme:

Impact of yoga on cancer journey
Message of hope and inspiration
Focus on the transformative power of yoga
Empowerment through Yoga, Stories of Transformation and Hope in Cancer

Guidelines for shooting the short film:

Maximum length: 4 minutes
Format: Digital video (mp4, avi, mov)
Language: English (if possible, with subtitles), Hindi
Steady, handheld camera; mobile phone camera is allowed
Horizontal orientation (1920 X 1080 HD)

Submission Guidelines:

Register your entry to the contest on this Google form
Share your entry through WeTransfer (WeTransfer is a safe file sharing website upto 2 GB limit)
Deadline: 30th November 2024
In case of any unique queries, contact conference@kdham.com

Judging Criteria:

Authenticity of the story
Clarity of storytelling
Impact on the viewer
Adherence to guidelines

Conference Showcase:

Selected films will be screened during the 11th International Conference on “Yoga in Cancer Care”
Conference dates: 5th to 7th December 2024
Location: Kaivalyadhama, India
Weblink of the conference: https://kdham.com/11th-international-conference-2024/

Prizes:

Two prizes will be given – one best film prize, and one runner-up prize

Disclaimer:

Organizers’ discretion will be final. By participating, you agree to these guidelines and terms
*If we dont recieve enough entries, Kaivalyadhama reserves the right to cancel the contest