Global Pinoy Center Calls For Story Concept Entries

SM Supermall’s corporate social responsibility program for OFWs and migrant workers Global Pinoy Center calls for story concepts for the Anak OFW Videofest.                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                 

The  along with other government and private agencies. The activity aims to reach out and empower the OFW family members nationwide. The films are envisioned to inspire and create awareness on the realities of migration and the issues that need to be addressed especially for the families left behind. 

There are several ways to join the festival. The first way is through the Collab programs where story concepts are submitted. Winning entries shall be interpreted by collaborating with independent filmmakers. Exemplary works will be recognized in the Awards Night and selected films will be used for Advocacy CineForums in schools and universities. Another way to join is by submitting independently produced short films related to the festival theme. The top 5 entries will be selected as among the finalists for the Anak OFW Film Fest Awards.

The organizers are looking for feature stories that are moving, ground-breaking and fascinating. It may be inspired by true events but taken from a new perspective and conveys good values or an advocacy that imparts something to think about. The proposed concept must revolve around the theme “Anak OFW- reflections of our realities, dreams and triumphs.”

All family members, ages 15-25, of an OFW Global Pinoy cardholder are eligible to join. They only need to submit the concept electronically together with the entry form to anakofwvideofest@gmail.com. Concept story must be original and unpublished, and must not exceed 1500 words in MS Word format (1.5 spaced, Times New Roman, font size 12). Submission of entries is open until 6PM of August 30.

Proponents of the winning stories will receive a special gift from SM Global Pinoy Center as well as acknowledgement in the film credits. Winner will also be invited to the Anak OFW Videofest press conference, the premiere night and the awards night. He or she could win the Best Story in the festival. Winning entries to the Anak OFW Videofest will be screened in SM Cinemas and will be shown locally and abroad.

Interested parties may call SM Supermalls Global Pinoy Centers for inquiries on other competition details.