Kathmandu, Nov 7: Ncell Axiata Limited is organising a short film competition themed ‘Bhai Tika’ with the aim of celebrating special bonds through films, said the Ncell.
Interest participants are required to showcase their storytelling and filmmaking talents by crafting a captivating 3 to 5 minutes’ short film that beautifully captures the heartwarming bond between a brother and sister, it has been said. The film’s storyline must revolve around the theme ‘Hami Tapaikai Lagi’ (Here for You), infused with one or more elements from Ncell’s surprise campaign, recharge, or data & voice pack usage.
By ingeniously blending these elements and creating a heartfelt ‘Here for You’ moment between siblings in a video story, participants will have the chance to mesmerise audiences and the jury with their exceptional storytelling skills. The winner will bag a cash prize of Rs. 100,000. Similarly, the first runner-up and second runner-up will receive Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 50,000, respectively.
“We are extremely excited to provide the platform for emerging filmmakers. We are happy to see artistic visions that participants will bring to life through their unique storytelling and personal stories. Simple stories have huge merits when told from an authentic and deeply intimate way. It’s amazing how much inspiration can be found in the creative endeavours of others,” said Umair Mohsin, Chief Commercial Officer of Ncell.
The best short films showcasing strong emotional bonding will be featured on the auspicious occasion of ‘Bhai Tika’ through Ncell’s social media platforms. The jury comprising Asif Shah (Director/Actor/Producer), Sahana Vajracharya (Multimedia storyteller, Founding Producer of The Record Nepal), and Abin Bho (Filmmaker) will review and evaluate the participating videos. The winners of the Short Film Competition will be announced on November 15.
Following participants’ requests and feedback, the video submission deadline has been extended to November 9, 2023, said the Ncell. Interested participants are requested to visit Ncell website for applying for the Ncell Short Film Competition and more information, including detailed terms and conditions.
