Young Cuts! the accountability film-school (Biratnagar Chapter)

Call for application to all the young aspiring visual storyteller from Biratnagar

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Onion Films announces new batch for Young Cuts! the accountability film-school, first kind of film workshop for young people in Biratnagar. This workshop is going to be held in collaboration with Birat College and Bikalpa with support from Accountability Lab. 

In this 4th batch of film-school, we are focusing to capture local stories on the different issues of accountability from Biratnagar where we believe that produced films will help in making citizens and power-holders more accountable. 

Topics
The meaning and importance of accountability, raising accountability issues through visual media
Conceptualization, Story selection, planning, Camera technique, writing script and editing short films.

The "hands-on" approach will be emphasized. By the end of the workshop, participants will produce four short-films on four best stories selected from the participants’ ideas.

This workshop will be divided into two parts:

Part 1: The class-based film-making workshop will run for 5 days. During this “hands-on” training, the participants will learn from several filmmakers and accountability-related professionals, and then make two films 1. Photo-film where they will combine a number of pictures that tell a story. 2. Motion film (silent film) without sound and text.

Part 2: Participants will be divided into 2-4 teams, will select a story based on accountability-related stories pitched by the participants themselves in the idea market, and will produce the film within a time period of fifteen days as their final project.

Who can apply?
This workshop is open for all young and aspiring film-makers age of 18-30 from Biratnagar.
Equipment
We encourage all applicants to carry a DSLR/ still compact cameras or any video cameras and laptop but it is not compulsory.

Resource person:
Onion Films Nepal and local film-maker from Biratnagar

Venue:Hotel Nameskar, Roadshesh Chowk, Biratnagar
Time: 10:30-4:30

Registration Fee
(includes references notes, books, films, tea/coffee, lunch and certificate)
Application Deadline: 17th, May ,2015
Class based session: 20th – 24th May, 2015

Final film-making project: 24th May-1st June, 2015

Application Submission Process
Click Here to Download Application form
and submit at onionfilmsnepal@gmail.com

Further information: Contact to Suman Rai (9842051153), Birat College (021526113), Onion Films (9841842878)

Call For New Batch of Young Cuts! The Accountability Film-School

Extended Deadline, Apply Now!!

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7 MENTORS | 20 ASPIRING FILM-MAKERS | 4 FILM-MAKING PROJECTS/FUNDS

Call for new batch of 2015

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Audio-visuals can be powerful medium for spreading ideas, changing perceptions, telling the untold stories of corruption in our society, and making citizens and power-holders more accountable. 

Onion Films announces new batch for young cuts ! accountability film-making workshop. With the objective of “engaging youth for telling accountability stories” we Onion Films and Accountability Lab are jointly announcing the Young Cuts! - a twenty-day film-making workshop totally designed for beginners and young people. Application forms are available for download in the link below.

Topics
The meaning and importance of accountability, raising accountability issues through visual media
Conceptualization, Story selection, planning,
Cinema psychology
Camera technique, writing script
and editing short films.

The "hands-on" approach will be emphasized. By the end of the workshop, participants will produce four short-films on four best stories selected from the participants’ ideas.

This workshop will be divided into two parts:

Part 1: The class-based film-making workshop will run for six days. During this “hands-on” training, the participants will learn from several filmmakers and accountability-related professionals, and then make two films 1. Photo-film where they will combine a number of pictures that tell a story. 2. Motion film (silent film) without sound and text.

Part 2: Participants will be divided into 2-4 teams, will select a story based on accountability-related stories pitched by the participants themselves in the idea market, and will produce the film within a time period of fifteen days as their final project.

Who can apply?
This workshop is open for all young and aspiring film-makers age of 18-30.
Equipment
We encourage all applicants to carry a DSLR/ still compact cameras or any video cameras and laptop but it is not compulsory.

External resource person:
Manoj Pandit ( Director of Greater Nepal, Dashdhunga, Badshala)
Abinash Bikram Shah ( Script Writer of: Highway, Hamro Team)
Narendra Mainali ( Cinematographer of: Tandav, Mukhuta) 
Gopal Shivakoti ( Senior Visual Editor at Olive Media)

Venue: Thames International College (Old Baneshower)
Time: 11:30-4:30

Registration Fee
NRS. 3,500/- (includes references notes, books, films, tea/coffee and certificate)
Application Deadline: 2nd, March ,2015
Class based session: 6th – 11th March, 2015

Application Submission Process
Click Here to Download Application form
and submit at onionfilmsnepal@gmail.com

Further information:
Nabin Bhatt : 9848835015 , 9841842878

YOUNG CUTS! THE ACCOUNTABILITY FELLOWSHIP-2

YOUNG CUTS! THE ACCOUNTABILITY FELLOWSHIP-2

 ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIPS

Onion Films and Accountability Lab jointly announce Young Cuts Accountability Fellowship-2. We welcome either creative short films or issued based advocacy programs on the film participants have made. The main objective of fellowship is out reaching the accountability issue to This Fellowship is open for all our film-school graduates.

CATEGORIES:

The Fellowship project can be submitted in two categories:

I)               Filmmaking project: short films, documentaries, Music Video, PSA or any creative visual outlets.  The length must not excide 5min. To participate in this category participant have to submit concept accordingly as mention in application form.

II)             Advocacy Project: The advocacy project must be based on the previous film participant have made. In this category any one concept from various advocacy tools can be submitted. The advocacy tools can be

1.    Film screening and interaction between people and concern authorities.

2.    Issues based article writing in different media.

3.     Social media campaigning.

4.    Blogging or

5.    Talk programs.

Note: Fellowship can be applied in-group or individual.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application deadline: 5th Dec 2014

Fellowship announcement: 7^th Dec 2014

Fellowship Project complete deadline: 25^th Dec 2014

If the submitted project sounds very interesting we may select the fellowship project before the deadline.

 CLICK TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FROM.

CONTACT

9841842878, 9848835015

Website: onionfilmsblogspot.com

Email: onionfilmsnepal@gmail.com

Young Cuts! The accountability film-school ( 2nd Batch, apply now)

Young Cuts!
The accountability film-school

Audio-visuals can be powerful medium for spreading ideas, changing perceptions, telling the untold stories of corruption in our society, and making citizens and power-holders more accountable. 

Following the successful closing of our first accountability film-school, Onion Films announces the opening of second accountability film-making workshop. With the objective of “engaging youth for telling accountability stories” we Onion Films and Accountability Lab are jointly announcing the Young Cuts! - a twenty-day film-making workshop totally designed for beginners and young people. Application forms are available for download in the link below.

Topics
The meaning and importance of accountability, raising accountability issues through visual media
Conceptualization, Story selection, planning,
Cinema psychology
Camera technique, writing script
and editing short films.

The "hands-on" approach will be emphasized. By the end of the workshop, participants will produce four short-films on four best stories selected from the participants’ ideas.

This workshop will be divided into two parts:

Part 1: The class-based film-making workshop will run for six days. During this “hands-on” training, the participants will learn from several filmmakers and accountability-related professionals, and then make two films 1. Photo-film where they will combine a number of pictures that tell a story. 2. Motion film (silent film) without sound and text.

Part 2: Participants will be divided into 2-4 teams, will select a story based on accountability-related stories pitched by the participants themselves in the idea market, and will produce the film within a time period of fifteen days as their final project.

Who can apply?
This workshop is open for all young and aspiring film-makers age of 18-30. We encourage female participants for whom we provide scholarships up to 50%.

Equipment
We encourage all applicants to carry a DSLR/ still compact cameras or any video cameras and laptop but it is not compulsory.

External resource person: will let you know.
Venue: will let you know.
Time: 11am to 4pm

Registration Fee
NRS. 3,000/- (includes references notes, books, films, tea/coffee and certificate)
Application Deadline: 30th July, 2014
Class based session: 5th-10th July, 2014

Application Submission Process
 Click here to download application form here.and submit it at onionfilmsnepal@gmail.com

Further information:
Chandra Pathak: 9851014894
Nabin Bhatt: 9848835015

Digital कैची: workshop on visual editing

Digital कैची
workshop on visual editing

Is one day visual editing course for the beginners and aspiring visual communicators. In this One day course, you'll learn the art and craft of editing videos from resource person Mr. Gopal Shivakoti. The course explores techniques that can be applied in a range of non-linear editing programs, including Adobe Premiere where hands-on learning will help you explore how to apply time-honored principles of film editing using today's digital technology.

Contents of the workshop:
• Importance of editing in visual media
• linear and non linear editing
• Understanding Formats –Film & Video
Hands-On Learning on:
• Adobe Premiere Software Working with timelines Use of audio and video track, adding title, credit & subtitles.
• Principles of Continuity Editing

Class sizes are restricted with an average of 15 students per class.
Participants will be provided editing software and installation will be done during the registration.

Details:
Requirements: Laptop.
Total fee: 1,000 (include:Tea/coffee, Cookies, Lunch, reading materials.)
Resource Person: Gopal Shivakoti and Onion Films team Date: 19th July, 2014
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: The Freedom House, Minbhawan Khariboat.

For registration plz contact these number: 9841842878 (Govinda Siwakoti) and 9851077430 Surath Giri)
or Email us at onionfilmsnepal@gmail.com

Closing ceremony of young cuts! the film making workshop

On!on films and the MOVIE CLUB cordially request your presence at the closing ceremony of young cuts! the film making workshop held on 15th -19th Feb 2012. This will be followed by film screening, discussion and certificate distribution.

Films
All the films were made using compact and DSLR camera.
These 9 films are selected films made during two filmmaking workshop organized by On!on Films.
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1. Malai Gari Khana Deu!(मलाई गरि खान देऊ !)
Short fiction | 5min 48Sec | year of production 2011
Synopsis: A young man in mid-twenties, who has recently graduated wants to start a business of his own. His father financially supports him keeping properties on mortgage. However, due to long bureaucratic procedures and corruption, it takes him almost a year to finally open a company of his own. Initially, the company prospers but later various hindrances come up forcing him to close down the company. The frustrated young man better thinks of going abroad for better opportunities.
Crew
Cast: Karim Khan, Sanjib Karki, Balkrishna Aryal, Sandeep Regmi
Art and Asst. Director: Koshish Acharya | Script: Narayani Gaha | D.O.P: Anil Prajuli | Editing: Shraddha Shakya | Production Manager: Sundar Shrestha | Director: Kumar Paudel

2. Hang Over!!!
Short fiction | 5 min 34 sec | year of production 2011
Synopsis: this short film focuses on cinematography. It depicts a student who is having a hangover.
Crew:
Cast: Roshan Jha, Dibya Khadka
Art Director: Roshan Jha | Script: Anjana Shrestha | D.O.P and Editing: Birendra Khatait | Production Manager: Suman Adhakari | Director: Sushil Subedi and Budhi Katel


3. Chocolate Freak!
Short fiction | 2 min | year of production 2012
Synopsis: Chocolate Freak is the film made for the film making workshop without using sound and text.It is the story of how kids can’t resist the urge of having chocolate after watching someone eat; and that the temptation of having one is often contagious and passed for one to the next
Crew:
D.O.P | Direction: Ujjwal Gurung

4. Where is my cap?
a photo film | 30 sec
Synopsis: where is my cap is the story of a pen that made a journey to find its own lost cap.
Crew: Gaurab Koirala

5. Bad Luck
a photo film | 30 sec | year of production 2012
Synopsis: a paper tries to find its luck.
Crew: Ujjwal Gurung and Hari Bahadur Chand

6. Circles Matter!!!
Short fiction | 3 min 46 sec| year of production 2012
Synopsis: Circle Matters is the story of friends where one friend finds very hard time to cope with others.
Crew: Gaurab Koirala | Janak Xapkta | Hari Bahadur Chand | Unita Shrestha | Suman Bhatta

7. Sahid(सहीद)
Documentary | 6min 42 Sec | year of production 2012 Synopsis: The documentary film Shaid, “ Martyrs” in English deals with the meaning, definition, and the value of the Martyrs in Nepal
Crew:
Art Director: Janak Xapkta | Script: Unita Shrestha | D.O.P: Muktak Aryal | Editing: Gaurab Koirala | Production Manager: Hari Bahadur Chand | Director: Gaurab Koirala
8. Niyuddha, a struggle with in
Short fiction | 6 min 30 Sec | year of production 2012
Synopsis: a woman who establish thela business at night. But she has to sacrifice herself to continue due to harassment by police.
Crew:
Cast: Aruna Karki, Sanjib Karki, Naryan Aryal, Balkrishna Aryal, Bibek Prasai, Chaturbhuj Malla and Santosh Pokharel
Music: Bibas Poudel |Art Director: Beni Waiba | Script: Siddartha Pokharel | D.O.P: Ujjwal Gurung | Editing: Subodh Humagain | Production Manager: Suman Bhatta | Director: Sandesh Aryal

9. A Penny Full Smile
An experimental Short | 1min | year of production 2012 Synopsis: a penny full smile is short experimental film which deals with the psychology of film director and the kid who beg arms to live her earning.
Produced By: On!on Films
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Organized By : On!on Films
Supported: Samriddhi, The Prosperity Foundation
Timur, Food Center
Padyatriz ! the travelers
“The MOVIE CLUB”

There is no entry fee but only by invitation or registration.
To register your name plz Contact: Koshish Acharya | +977 9841842878 or +977 9808870823

Date: 30th April, 2012
Venue: Timur, Mitrapark, opposite to Puspanjali petrol pump.
Time: 4: 30 onwards (program length 1 and half hour)