Tibet TV’s ‘Living Culture Doc Forum’ 2023 calls for film projects capturing aspects of Tibetan cultural practices that are observed and seen in the present day.
The project seeks to introduce and document in detail the significance, symbolism, and the groundwork of social, religious and traditional practices of Tibet like the life-long prayer ceremonies for instance. The project aims to show the background of cultural ceremonies and practices that are otherwise not seen by the audience, presenting all aspects of a living culture that they experience and observe in their everyday lives.
The selected filmmakers will receive a total grant of INR 2,00,000/- each in the beginning of their projects. (TDS included).
Eligibility:
* The participating filmmakers should possess Green Book and should have made their up-to-date Green Book contribution.
* Applicants who have not received previous LCDF grants will be given special consideration.
* Equal gender representation will be prioritized among the grant recipients and subjects of the films. Women filmmakers are especially encouraged to apply.
* The filmmaker should be a resident of the Tibetan settlements in India or Nepal.
* The participating filmmakers should produce one recommendation letter commenting on their previous work.
Application & Selection Procedures:
- Registration: Interested candidates should register for the grant by sending an application before January 26, 2023. (Postal and email addresses provided below)
- Synopsis submission: Interested filmmakers should submit a synopsis of the proposed documentary film (100-120 words).
- Document requirements: A copy of the duly paid Green Book.
- Initial selection:
(a) Synopsis Review – The selection committee will review each application and the synopsis for selection.
(b) Interview – The applicants will be called for either an in-person or an online interview before the selection committee.
- Selection announcement: Filmmakers will be notified of the selection status on or before February 01, 2023. An announcement on the result of the selection will be made on the news media channels of the DIIR, CTA. (www.tibet.net/www.bod.asia/Tibet TV).
- Grant award: The selected filmmakers will be awarded a grant prize of INR 200,000/- (TDS included).
- Project Implementation: The filmmakers will have 7 months to work on their films.
- Film Submission: The filmmakers should submit their films on or before August 31, 2023.
The films will be screened/published on Tibet TV media platforms with all rights reserved to Tibet TV.
Address your application to:
The Secretary,
Department of Information & International Relations,
Central Tibetan Administration,
P.O Dharamshala – 176215,
District Kangra, H.P, India
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel: +91-1892-222457, 222510
Note: An informal online session aimed to deal with the queries related to LCDF 2023 (theme, application process, selection process, deliverables, deadline, etc.) will be held via Zoom meeting on January 11, 2023. Anyone interested to know more of LCDF grant can register for the zoom meeting by sending an email to [email protected]
