The Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India and YouTubetoday announced the launch of a unique initiative, inviting people all over the world to participate in a short film contest titled “India Is...a visual Journey”, celebrating India and her diversity. The contest will be open to users across the globe for a period of three months, with the last day of submission on February 9, 2013. All the entries will be featured on the channel. www.youtube.com/indiais

As part of the initiative, YouTube has partnered with director and script writer Anurag Kashyap and his directors to produce five short showcase films under the three themes of the contest ‘India is incredible,’ ‘India is unforgettable,’ and ‘India is wherever you are.’ These five films will be produced in association with Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt. Ltd.

The showcase films will be used to inspire filmmakers, students, and video enthusiasts to create their own five-minute films on any of the three themes. The contest will be open to users from all over the world for a period of three months, with the last day of submission February 9, 2013. All the entries and showcase films will be featured on the channel for users to view all over the world.

All the entries will be judged by a panel of judges from the film industry and will be rated on storytelling, creativity, originality, screenplay, performances and technical execution. The jury will select a total of ten winners with three winners in each category and the first place winners will get EOS Canon Mark II Camera + Lens, along with weekend getaway across exotic locations in India courtesy Taj Holidays. There will also be a special prize for the most voted and watched film. MEA and YouTube will announce and celebrate the winners at a jointly-hosted gala event.

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