KOTA KINABALU - The second China-Sabah Short Film
Competition 2019 is calling for filmmakers to share how they view the enduring
relationship between China and Sabah through their lens.
Amateur and professional filmmakers are encouraged to take
this opportunity to shoot a five-minute short film in any genre, be it drama,
documentary or animation.
The competition is organized by the Consulate General of the
People's Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, in collaboration with the Kota
Kinabalu Journalists Association (KKJA).
KKJA chairman Yong Ted Phen said the film could feature how
well Chinese traditions and cultures were preserved in Sabah, such as the lion
dance and dragon boat race.
"The film can show the determination of the Chinese
community in safeguarding their mother tongue education, or the rising number
of bumiputera students learning the Chinese language and culture.
"Or tell the story about Chinese grandparents or
ancestors who migrated from China but see Sabah as their home."
He added that the film could also highlight the growing
number of China nationals who invest and do business in Sabah to reflect the
increasing cooperation between both places.
"The possibilities for the film are endless.
"With the advanced smartphone technology nowadays. I
believe participants are able to produce a quality film even using their
phones.
"Students, members of the public, filmmakers are all
welcome to participate in the competition, he said in a press release yesterday.
The Gold Award winner will receive RM5,000, followed by
RM3,000 and RM2,000 for the Silver Award and Bronze Award respectively. There
is also RM1,000 cash prize for the Best Editing Award and consolation prizes of
RM300 each.
Submissions shall not exceed five minutes, inclusive of
beginning and end credits
The short films can be shot in any languages. English or
Chinese subtitles are required for submissions with language(s) other than
Mandarin.
Participants are required to upload their entries to YouTube.com,
set as unlisted and provide the link to the organizer along with the entry form
via email to chinasabahshortfilmcontest@gmail.com
Deadline of submission is July 31, 2019.
Participants are allowed to submit more than one film. Each
film must be submitted separately along with the entry form.
Details of the rules and regulations as well as the entry
form can be downloaded from the Chinese consulate's website at http://kotakinabalu.chineseconsulate.org/eng/zytz_1/t1650184.htm
For more information, contact Mr James Tseu o16- 8329883 or
Mr Yong Ted Phen 019-8807941, or email to chinasabahshortfilmcontest@gmail.com
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