CFAs: Short Film Scripts Competition (Uzbekistan)

Purpose

• The competition aims to raise public awareness and foster a culture of intolerance towards corruption by engaging creative youth and artists in developing short film scripts.

Objectives

• To involve young authors, screenwriters, bloggers, journalists, and other representatives of creative professions in producing socially impactful work;
• To provide participants with the opportunity to improve their skills through master classes on screenwriting and methods of visualizing ideas;
• To support the creation and promotion of films through broadcasts on various platforms, media outlets, anti-corruption events, and international film festivals;
• To foster an environment for participants to exchange ideas and experiences, helping to strengthen cultural and social ties within the country;
• To increase the public trust in government institutions and law enforcement agencies by showcasing their transparency and commitment to fighting corruption.

Benefits

• Masterclasses for participants on the fundamentals of screenwriting and idea development.
• Grants for the winners to produce short films based on their scripts.

Eligibility Criteria

• Journalists, bloggers, aspiring screenwriters (those without formal bachelor’s degrees in screenwriting), authors, and anyone interested in filmmaking who wants to contribute to the fight against corruption through creative work.
• Must be a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Application Requirements

• Applicants are responsible for submitting the application, including a brief synopsis (up to 300 words) and a full script.
• Scripts must be original, unpublished, and not previously entered into other competitions or projects.
• Each participant can submit only one script.
• Scripts are accepted in Russian or Uzbek.
• The final films should be between 5 and 10 minutes in length.

For more information, visit UNDP.