CHRISTIAN MEDIA ALLIANCE

Dana Chaffin

The Third Edition of

International Festival of Short Films on Culture

(iffc - 2010)

Dehradun, Uttaranchal (India)

An International event to showcase and recognize authentic, artistic, effective and informative short films on culture

We cordially invite you to participate in the competitive section of the festival. If you are ready with a film, which speaks about culture or related thoughts, then please do not delay and send us your film for selection, as the entry is free, open to all film makers -- amateurs, students and professionals with respective separate competitive sections for them, and the last date for submission is July  30, 2010.

Subject of film may be Culture of any tribe, group and country. Culture may sound a small word but it contains centuries in it. It is older than the civilization and sometimes civilization becomes synonym to culture. In that sense the festival covers a vast range of subjects; religion, architecture, art, music, philosophy, astronomy, astrology, spiritualism, mythology, history, public service and so on.  In short we dare to define culture. However, you are at liberty to define culture, let your film convince the Selection Committee and your film is in.

First edition of International Festival of Short Films on Culture (iffc-2007) was a grand success. The best films from Iran, Russia, Sweden, Germany and India were presented with specially designed gold statuettes selected from 33 countries by a Jury headed by Basu Chatterjee. It was inaugurated by legendary film-personality Shashi Kapoor in August in the presence of film-makers and stars from 13 countries, including Indian film-stars. Chief Guest at the Award ceremony was Khushboo, superstar from South Indian Cinema.  Participating countries were Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cuba, Canada, Croatia, Fiji, France, Germany, Israel, India, Iran, Italy, Jeddah, Lithuania, Lebanon, New Zealand, Panama, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, UK, USA, Uzbekistan & Zimbabwe.

In the Second edition of iffc-08, films from following 38 countries vied for awards: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Herzegovina, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, UK and Uzbekistan. It was inaugurated by film-star and Member of Parliament Hema Malini along with superstar of Hindi Cinema Jeetendra in presence of several luminaries from all over the world. Best films from Canada, India, Singapore, Austria, Iran, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, USA won awards by a Jury headed by Swapan Malik.

We are glad to inform you that iffc-2010 will be held in November 2010 in Dehradun (Uttarakhand)India. The best thing about Dehradun is its round the year inviting weather. The charm lies in its valley like location, being overlooked by Mussoorie hills. Tourists keep flocking the place round the year for its pleasant weather, its hilly surroundings, good infrastructure and closeness to other important tourist destinations like Mussoorie, Haridwar and Rishikesh.

We also take pleasure to announce you that till date we have received 315 films from 48 countries. A great achievement!

Please visit http://www.iffc.co.in   to get the full detail and if you still have some question then feel free to write at info@iffc.co.in   We expect your entry for the festival. One more request, kindly spread the word in the film community around you so that we can meet in a large number in the pleasant month of November 2010 at Dehradun, the most colourful and culturally rich city of India. Pleasant weather of Dehradun will surprise you.

Thanking you,

For International Festival of Short Films on Culture                                    

Ketki Kapadia

Secretary, Festival Organizing Committee