UNRWA film competition for young Palestinian refugees

18 May 2012

UPDATE: The deadline for the film competition has been extended to 24 May 2012.

Are you a young Palestinian refugee? Do you have an idea for a short film? We are now accepting submissions for our 3rd annual film competition. This year’s theme is: My Spring is Coming.

One year on, where has the “Arab Spring” left Palestine refugees?

Requirements

• 2 - 5 minute film
• Film must reflect on this year’s theme in an original and creative way
• Filmmaker must be younger than 25 years
• Closing date for submissions is 24 May 2012

Prizes

• 1st prize: USD 1,200
• 2nd prize: USD 800
• 3rd prize: USD 400
• 4th prize: USD 150

All prize-winning films will be screened at an event to mark World Refugee Day, along with the honourable mentions.

Submission of entries

1. Complete the online entry form.
2. Send a CD of your film in an avi or mpeg format to the closest UNRWA public information office.
3. Include a playable DVD region 2 (not video file) of your film with your submission.

Submissions to UNRWA field offices should be placed in an envelope marked "Public Information Office: Film Competition".

All films must reach UNRWA by Thursday, 24 May 2012. All materials submitted must be original and produced for the purpose of this competition and not screened elsewhere.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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Online entry form

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