This competition provides an effective platform for showcasing the capabilities of creative, technology-savvy young Caribbean professionals (persons 18-35 years) with a passion for communicating the variety of ways that the full potential of science and technology can be leveraged for agricultural and economic development.
Over 10,000 EURO in prizes to be won! The top 5 winners will also attend the Caribbean Tales Film Festival in Barbados and network with international industry players as part of the awards!!! But this is not all, teams that make it to the semi-finals will be trained and mentored.
Technology-Enabled Training
In 2014 up to 25 teams reaching the semi-finals (up to 4 persons a team) will be accepted to participate in a 5-day training program. Training will be based in the country where the most number of entries are submitted. All levels will be coached to produce world-class content by honing their filmmaking skills from the concept/script development to film distribution continuum. They will be trained to achieve a great product with whatever device they own whether, a tablet, Ipad, Ipod, Iphone, andriod phone, camera, etc. They will also be mentored by scientists and leaders in the film and video industry after the training.
The videos will highlight key issues around agriculture and food and nutrition security in the Caribbean and the need to add value to locally produced foods, through the eyes of young people. They will serve as a mechanism for increasing the engagement of young professionals in addressing agricultural challenges through Science, Technology and Innovation and in encouraging the use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) for raising awareness, improving communication on science and agriculture and educating the public on critical issues. The award-winning videos will be distributed to schools and aired on television stations throughout the region and internationally.
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If you require additional information please e-mail: ccst@niherst.gov.tt or lovaan.superville@niherst.gov.tt.