[Reader-list] PSBT TO FUND UPTO 100 DOCUS - DEADLINE EXTENDED

[rohitrellan at aol.in]

Dear Filmmaker, 
  
Due to numerous requests, we have extended our deadline for proposals 
to 20th December 2010 and have tweaked our call for proposals. Those 
who have already submitted proposals do not have to submit a fresh one. 
  
We are inviting proposals for independent documentary films of 26 and 
52 minutes duration. There is no formal commissioning brief and 
proposals are invited on any theme representing the filmmaker's 
passions and interest. Films for the Public Diplomacy Division of 
the Ministry of External Affairs will need to focus on appropriate 
subjects and a treatment that will project India’s image abroad in 
subtle and nuanced ways. These will draw upon India’s civilisational 
heritage, its relevance to the modern world and the elements of 
contemporary India that make it a rapidly emerging world power. 
We expect to commission: 
1. Approx 52  films shot on HDV/ DVCAM of 26 min. and mastered on 
DVCAM, in partnership with Doordarshan.  Two final master copies in 
DVCPro will need to be provided for Doordarshan and the rest on DVCAM; 
2. Approx. 35 films of 26 min or 52 min. shot on HDV/ DVCAM,  mastered 
on DVCAM, in partnership with the Ministry of Information and 
Broadcasting; 
3. 5-7 Films on HDV/ DVCAM in partnership with the Public Diplomacy 
Division of the Ministry for External Affairs, some of which would be 
in full HD. The latter will be by invitation to projects we consider 
having the potential to be screened overseas on television. We are open 
to co-productions under this Grant. Essentially, this will involve a 
sharing of rights between the co-investor/producer(s), PSBT and the 
filmmaker. Details can be worked out on a case to case basis upon 
approval of proposals in principle. 
Filmmakers are invited to submit budgets for HDV/ DVCAM. Filmmakers 
will be provided a maximum of nine months to complete the Film.  
Proposals from Filmmakers who are currently working on films for PSBT 
will only be considered if their films are complete at the time of the 
evaluation of proposals, in January 2011. 
 
Out of its commitment to expand the constituency of independent 
documentary filmmakers in India, PSBT particularly encourages 
filmmakers who have not worked with us before to submit persuasive 
proposals that will convince our Trustees about their abilities and 
passion, both for filmmaking and the theme they wish to explore. We 
will strike a balance between filmmakers who have delivered quality 
work to us before and those who have never worked with us before, 
first-time and experienced filmmakers, those from different parts of 
India, etc. 
Note: An important, interesting or significant subject does not 
inherently make for a great film. This usually depends on the ability 
of the filmmaker, the intellectual rigour and clarity with which the 
subject is approached, the creative treatment and the passion for the 
theme.  Our Trustees look primarily for these elements, along with a 
reasonable budget, etc. 
  
For more visit - www.psbt.org or write to us at proposals at psbt.org 
  
Contact: 011-41826115 (NOTE OUR NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER)