Film contest for a cause
View(s):Entries are now being called for Bernadeen Silva Memorial Flash Film Competition-2013 held in parallel to remembrance of the late Ms. Bernadeen Silva who is well-known for her extensive contribution to the civil society and her commitment to issues such as peace, social justice and civil rights.
Organised by Women’s Education and Research Centre, film submissions are expected to explore themes on “Women’s Power” and women’s role as change agents in all spheres of life and society and they should be subtitled in English.
The film submissions can be made on all three languages Sinhala, Tamil and English and they could be of any genre; documentary, feature, video art , animation or music video and maximum running time should be 5 minutes.
The films could be produced using any mode; mobile phone, handycam, camcorder, professional camera and the deadline for the submission is July 31, 2013
Entries will be judged by an expert panel and cash prices Rs. 50,000 will be awarded to the first place while Rs. 30,000 for the second place.
Ms. Bernadeen Silva who played a pivotal role in the women’s movement in Sri Lanka had a tone that was very determined and forceful. She worked to empower people and to create an environment where everyone has equal opportunity.
She personified kindness and compassion and was ready to help anyone. She was able to easily transcend ethnic, religious and class factors to join in any struggle for achieving justice, peace and fair play. Bernadeen was quick to condemn ethnic chauvinism, religious extremism and class oppression. Unlike many others in our midst she was loud and clear in the views she expressed. She will no doubt find a place when the history of Alternative Movements in Sri Lanka comes to be documented. Her vision was not limited, but covered a wide spectrum.
Bernadeen was instrumental along with Kumari Jayawardena in the founding of Women’s Education Centre (WEC). WEC was later renamed as Women’s Education and Research Centre (WERC) and Bernadeen as a Trustee and Board member gave the organisation directions and guidance along with Kumari Jayawardena. Bernadeen took a keen interest in the development of the organisation – in buying a premise, and in converting the old house into the present structure. She played a major role in the progress of WERC.
For additional information please contact Shanika at 011 2595296/011 2590985 or email: womedre@gmail.com.
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