The Sikh Coalition’s First Annual Diversity Video Competition

Are you a filmmaker or would you like to try your hand at film making?  Do you care about diversity issues?  If so, join the Sikh Coalition’s Diversity Video Competition, and you could have a chance to win $1,000, a free roundtrip ticket to New York City, and 2 passes to the Sikh Art and Film Festival.

Your film will also be premiered before a live audience of hundreds of people at this popular New York film festival in October.

The purpose of the Competition is to provide a space to engage in an artistic dialogue on civil rights issues, stereotypes, and myths surrounding minority groups with a particular anchor in the Sikh experience.  It is through this dialogue that we hope to dissolve ignorance and spread awareness of discriminated minorities.

Topic: 
Today in the United States, especially since the events of 9/11, the turban has often been associated with terrorist groups, including Osama Bin Laden, the Taliban, and others. However, the vast majority of people who wear turbans in the US are not terrorists, but Sikhs – and their appearance, although similar, often marks them for discrimination. Because of this appearance, Sikhs, as well as many minority groups in America have had to struggle to impart the message: You can't Judge a Book by its Cover.

Referencing Sikh American and other minority experiences, please create a 5 minute video (or less) that explores the statement, "You can't Judge a Book by its Cover."

All entries must be received by September 15, 2010. No film experience is required to participate, and people of all ages are encouraged to submit.

To enter the competition or to find out more, please visit the Sikh Coalition Website.

Yes, you can submit your film to BOTH the SikhNet Youth Film Festival and to the Diversity Video Competition as well! Why not try for two prizes with the same film?

 

Have questions?  Email dvc@sikhcoalition.org.