The Batang Brodkaster derby (Videos by children, for children, and about children) will draw to a close on November 15, 2008.
From the entries, Anak TV will select the country’s bets to international video competitions and festivals such as the One Minute Festival in Amsterdam, Japan Prize, Baka Forum in Germany, Chinh India, Lola Kenya contest, VideoTivoili in Finland and may other international derbies.
Batang Brodkaster accepts video materials written, directed, and shot by Filipinos 18 years old and below using video equipment available to them, from advanced gadgets to the simplest multi-media cellphone. The annual derby aims to allow children to communicate on their own level and to present materials that directly affect them, utilizing the modern child’s aptitude in media, translating it into meaningful materials which can be shared with others across the nation and the world through broadcasting.
The activity is known to level the playing field among children of all ages, persuasions, social classes, creeds and physical conditions.
Entrants may submit their original 1- to 5 minute video materials with themes ranging from serious social issues like the environment or poverty, to playful topics about their pastimes, pets, profiles of their favorite persons!
Entries will be screened and videos that meet the judges’ keen broadcasting palates will get the chance to be aired on local, cable, and national television, aside from the entrants receiving handsome gifts from Anak TV supporters.
The project is one of the many innovative and groundbreaking activities spearheaded by Anak TV in its quest to change the national media landscape into one that is sensitive to the developmental needs of Filipino youngsters.
Interested youths and schools may visit the website at www.anaktvweb. com where they could download the guidelines and entry forms. They may also email anaktv_seal@ yahoo.com.
