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[Bangalore Film Society ,]

*Voices from the Waters - 2017*

*11th International Travelling Film Festival on Water*

Call for Entries


Bangalore Film Society in collaboration with a consortium of organizations,
is presenting the *11t*h edition of *Voices from the Waters 2017*. The 10th
edition of Voices from the Waters received entries from 88 countries across
the world underlining the global relevance of this festival. Over the last
ten years the festival brought together film directors, grass-root level
water activists, environmentalists, scientists, policy makers, scholars and
artists, from all walks of life to engage in a process of learning and
debate on various water issues from around the world.


We invite you to be part of the* 11th *International Film Festival on Water
by contributing short, documentary, animation and feature films on water
and related issues.


Voices from the Waters is conceived as a travelling film festival. The
selected films after being premiered in Bangalore are available for
collaborative non commercial screenings at cultural and educational
institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, small towns
and Residential areas in India and abroad.


If you have a film under any of the following categories:  Water Scarcity,
The Dams and the Displaced, Water Harvesting/conservation, Water
Struggles/Conflicts, Floods and Droughts, Global Warming and Climate
Change, Impact of Deforestation on Water-Bodies, Water Sanitation and
Health, River Pollution, The Holistic Revival of Water Bodies, Water and
Life, you may consider sending it to us. Please note that the categories
are flexible and your film does not have to necessarily adhere to them
while focusing on the larger theme of water.


*Selection Process*

*There is no entry fee for films submitted*

*All the submitted films will be subject to a selection process by the
festival selection committee comprising of eminent professionals including
documentary film makers, film critics, social activists, academician’s et
al.*


*Applicant must pay for the shipment of films **or appropriate internet
transfers to Bangalore Film Society.*


 *Guidelines*

Entries to the Film Festival must include:
1. Two DVDs of the film with English subtitles

2. A signed copy of the entry form (*can be sent via email*)
3. Three high-resolution stills of the film (*can be sent via email*)
4. A high-resolution photograph of the director (*can be sent via email*)

5. Promotional materials are welcome



All the submitted films will become part of *Voices from the Waters*
archives and will be made available for screening for non-commercial
purposes based on a written authorization by you. Please send your
authorization letter for the above purpose along with the film.


* Last date for submissions: June 15, 2017*


* Address:*

Georgekutty A.L

Bangalore Film Society,

No.33/1-9, IVth Cross, Thyagaraju Layout,

Jaibharath Nagar, M.S. Nagar P.O

Bangalore 560 033.

Karnataka/India.

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