RAIPUR:

Chhattisgarh Police has initiated a Road Safety Campaign and will work for it through short films to raise public awareness.

Entries have been invited for the National Road Safety Short Film Festival 2023, encouraging the creative individuals of the state to produce short films focused on road safety, an official communication said.

The state government will recognize and award outstanding short films in various categories. Online registration for participation commenced on July 5 and will continue until July 26, 2023.

For detailed rules and regulations regarding short film submissions, interested participants can contact the Chhattisgarh Police through mobile numbers 9040834734 and 9479191791. Additional, comprehensive information can be obtained by visiting the Chhattisgarh Police website.

The film should be in languages and dialects including Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, Halbi, Dhurwa, Bhatri, Dorli, Sambalpuri, Kudukh, Sadri, Baigani, Kamari, Odia, Surgujia, Dantewada, Gondi, Bhujiya, among others, with Hindi translation, pronunciation. Films should be in any national language of India with Hindi translation, pronunciation, and subtitles.

Filmmakers should note that the maximum duration for submitted films is set at 2 minutes. Furthermore, the original film should be in full HD (1920*1080) format or higher.

Entries with incorrect, inadequate, or unclear/incomplete details will not be considered. Once a film has been submitted for selection, no further modifications will be entertained.

The festival offers attractive prize money across different categories, including Rs 80,000 for Best Film, Rs 25,000 each for Best Story, Best Cinematography, and Best Actor/Actress.