Online short film fest with women safety as theme

At a time when womens safety is a great concern, a Kerala-based cultural centre isorganising an online short film festival to honour thememories of mythical bird, Jatayu, who stood for the safetyand pride of women.

Titled “SHE”, the festival is conducted by the JatayuRama Cultural Centre near here with womens safety as thetheme.

According to the epic, the divine bird tried to stopdemon King Ravana when he kidnapped Sita Devi.

Though the bird spread its wings to stop the asuraandhelp Sita, he chopped off one of its wings, it said.

“Jatayu is a symbol of resistance and martyrdom againstthe demon who threatens the dignity and security of women,”the organisers said.

At this time, when womens safety is facing morechallenges than ever before, this festival and the memory ofJatayu, who died for the protection of women, have greatsignificance, they said.

Short films of a duration of 3-5 minutes will beconsidered for the festival.

A 10-member-jury, headed by renowned actress MallikaSukumaran, would select the best among the entries for theaward.

The best three films would get a cash award of Rs 50,000,Rs 25,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively.

A cash award of Rs 10,000 each would be given for varioustitles including the best direction, content, acting, editingand cinematography, the organisers said adding that the lastdate to submit the entries is January 15, 2021.

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