siffcy 21-27 December 2015 - Call for entries

SIFFCY: (Smile International film festival for Children & Youth) This is an annual films festival conducted in New Delhi-India, in December, This is a special film platform devoted to a greater appreciation of world cinema which can bring change in the society by showcasing films with substance, supporting emerging filmmakers, recognizing the pioneers and leaders of the entertainment industry, business executives, and by promoting the diverse perspectives of World Cinema. The festival will present features, shorts, live action and animation films over one week, with a projected attendance of more than one hundred thousand children and hundreds of film professionals and eminent guests from around the world.

 OBJECTIVES

• To promote cinema that is created exclusively for children & Youth

• To bring together high quality, entertaining, multi‐cultural meaningful cinemas for children & youth.

• To cultivate understanding of other cultures, lives & experiences through the medium of film

• To catalyze critical appreciation and creative pursuit of cinematic art amongst children & youth

• To support the work of talented and dedicated children’s film‐makers and encourage the exchange of ideas amongst them