Short film contest promotes environmental protection

A short film contest has been officially launched by the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA), aiming to reflect current issues related to sustainable development from environmental protection.

Poster of the contest (Photo: VFDA)
Poster of the contest (Photo: VFDA)

The contest is a practical activity in response to the “Green Screen: Road to Sustainable Development” campaign that was launched in January.

The participants can make short films that convey inspirational real-life stories or fictitious ones on the impact of people’s choices and decisions on the environment.

A movie’s length is under 10 minutes and its after credit is under 1 minute. The films must have behind-the-scenes images featuring the application of green measures in the production process including recycled water bottles, meals without styrofoam boxes and environmentally friendly filmmaking equipment.

The entries must be produced after January 5, 2022, and must not have been sent to any other competitions.

The contestants can send submit their scripts and projects to the pitching round for the chance to receive financial support of 20 million VND for each script and project.

The deadline for film submission is July 31, 2022, while the scripts/projects submission deadline is March 31, 2022.

The award ceremony is expected to be held on the occasion of National Day (September 1), with one first, one second and two third prizes.