RULES

Theme:

Hope

1. Eligibility: The competition is open to students enrolled in classes 9-12 in participating schools or educational institutions.

2. This is a group event. Each team must consist of 3-4 students only. 

3. Time duration: 

Day 1 – capturing pictures as per the given theme

Day 2 – Selection of pictures for judging

3. • • 6 photographs to be submitted along with a title and write-up in the given format that will be available at the venue on the date of the event.

     • Title chosen must be creative and enhance a unique point of view.

     • Photographs should capture moments, scenes, or subjects that evoke feelings of hope.

     • Lighting - a careful usage of natural light.

4. Equipment: Participants can use any camera equipment DSLRs, or professional cameras only. Mobiles cannot be used. 

5. Submission:

   • • Title and write-up. (write up word limit 20-30words) Each slide should include notes or annotations to provide context and explanation.

     • File format: .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint). Include a title slide with the presentation title and participant's name.

6. Judging Criteria: impact & emotion, storytelling , composition & technique, originality ,   creativity,  content quality, technical execution

7. Respectful behaviour: All contestants are expected to maintain a respectful and professional attitude towards each other, the judges, and the competition staff.

8. Intellectual Property: Movies created during the competition remain the intellectual property of the contestants. However, by participating, contestants grant permission for the competition organizers to share their content for promotional purposes.

9. Disqualification: Any violation of the rules, cheating, or misconduct may result in immediate disqualification from the competition.