Now on its 5th edition, the Sine Kabataan will be conducting an open call for story concepts from young filmmakers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to continue its goal of supporting young filmmakers from project development to production of their films. Twenty (20) story concepts will be shortlisted and will be required to participate in film labs to further develop their skills in film production and to elevate their projects. Later on, ten (10) projects will be chosen as finalists through pitching. The chosen finalists will be given a grant to produce Sine Kabataan Short Film.

In light of the easing restrictions, but with the still challenging conditions posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic, FDCP will be shifting its film labs and events to a hybrid on-site and digital platform. This will give the selected projects the opportunity to develop their skills in story development, editing, technicalities, and other elements of filmmaking to better translate their stories. 

GUIDELINES:

1. The competition is open to all young filmmakers of ages 18 to 30 years old and must have produced at least one short film.

2. The applicants must submit concepts that depicts the youth’s perception on the following issues:

   HEALTH	SECURITY & PEACE BUILDING
   Teenage Pregnancy HIV/Aids  Mental Health Adolescent disability	Youth in conflict with the laws Youth in conflicted areas Youth in peace-building Digital or Online safety
   EDUCATION	FAMILY VALUES
   Out of school youth  Bullying Lack of access in education	Violence against children Abandonment Effects of migration

3. Twenty (20) concepts will be shortlisted and will undergo film pitching with the Sine Kabataan Selection Committee. From the film pitch, ten (10) projects will be chosen as finalists and will be selected for development and production. The chosen finalists will be given a grant to produce Sine Kabataan Short Film.

4. Film can be live action or animated. Experimental films and documentary films will not be accepted.

5. The completed film must not exceed the total running time of five minutes, including the opening and closing credits.

6. The completed film output will have its premiere during the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2022 under the Sine Kabataan category.

7. The rights of completed film output will belong to the proponent. However, the Film Development Council of the Philippines reserves the right to screen entries in various events and platforms.

8. The use of original literary sources, music materials, artwork, photography, etc. must have proper clearance from their respective copyright owners before they can be used in the final output. The Festival organizers shall not be liable for any costs related to claims of performing rights organizations.

9. By entering the Festival, the participants agree to abide by the Festival guidelines and rules. The FDCP shall be indemnified of any liabilities. 

10. In case of any violation of the guidelines and rules, the organizers and the judging Committee reserves the right to disqualify the participant and their film or remove them from the program.

11. The organizers and the selection committee reserves the right to disqualify any participant and/or to forfeit any prize from a participant who is found to have committed plagiarism or has undertaken fraudulent practice and/or activities harmful to the Festival or the Festival submission process.

12. FDCP reserves the right to create, revoke, and modify at any time, in any way its entry requirements, rules and regulations at its absolute discretion without prior notice. Finalists and submitted entries shall be bound by any amendments or addition to the entry requirements, rules and regulations herewith.

13. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and irrevocable. The organizers and the selection committee are not obliged to give explanation for the results.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements must be submitted online in an organized google drive folder with shared viewing settings.

• DULY ACCOMPLISHED APPLICATION FORM with complete details (Complete name and contact details, Working Title, Synopsis, Director/Scriptwriter Intention’s Note, Concept and Financial Plan)

  Application form can be downloaded via this link: (Sine Kabataan Application Form)

• Online link to one (1) previously produced short film (if applicable). (Note: the online link must be set to private and the link and password must be uploaded via Vimeo or Google Drive).

• Brief resume, HD profile photo, and a copy of a government-issued ID of the filmmaker. 

• Story concept (in PDF) and/or script if available. 

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES

Entries may be emailed to [email protected] with subject heading: Application for Sine Kabataan 2021.

Deadline of submission is until January 15, 2022.

GRANTS / FUND:

This competition consists of TEN (10) chosen finalists and will be given a production grant of P100,000.00 each to produce a maximum of 5 minute short film and shall comply with all the administrative and auditing requirements as advised by the Sine Kab Secretariat. The grant will be given in two (2) tranches.

FILM LABS:

The FINALISTS are required to send two of their members and shall undergo intensive film labs under the supervision and guidance of mentors from the film industry that would help them to develop their skills in story development, editing, technicalities, and other elements of filmmaking to better translate their stories.

FILM LAB 1 : Story Development and Technical Intensive Lab

In the Story Development Lab, FDCP will be inviting directors and writers from the industry to equip the finalists with the necessary tools and information they need to create truthful and insightful narratives that will translate into inspiring films. The lab will have a talk and separate mentoring for each finalist. After the story development lab, there will be a technical intensive lab where the finalists would be taught by experts on handling technical equipment during a shoot. The experts will be talking about handling cameras and audio equipment, it will also touch the basics of film editing. With this, we are assured that the films that will be produced are of good quality and ready for screening and distribution. 

FILM LAB 2 : Pitching  Lab

This Lab focuses on how to perfectly pitch a project to different kinds of investors, which contents are the most adequate to present, what information you can’t leave out of your presentation and how to communicate your ideas and your project in the best possible way. After the lab, there will be a Pitching Session where all the shortlisted participants will pitch their projects to the Selection Committee. Ten (10) projects will be chosen as part of the Sine Kabataan Finalist.

FILM LAB 3 : Safe Filming Lab 

The Safe Filming Program is a program by the FDCP in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) which outlines the principles of safe production. It focuses on the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) released by the three (3) agencies on the Health and Safety Protocols for the Conduct of Film and Audiovisual Production Shoots and Audiovisual Activities During COVID-19 Pandemic. All participants are required to undergo this lab to comply with the new normal setting ensuring a safe working environment amidst the pandemic.

FILM LAB 4 : Editing Lab

The editing lab is a one-on-one session with industry experts. The finalists will bring the rough cut of their films and will be criticised and mentored for the betterment of their project. The two day workshop ensures that there is progress with the mentored projects. After this, they will be given ample time to polish their works and will be subject to submission in preparation for the screening and awards night.

FILM FESTIVAL:

The completed film output will have its premiere during the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2022 under the Sine Kabataan category.