Frame of Mind - Relationships and Mental Health ()

Festival start: 18 December 2022      Festival end: 19 December 2022

An unique film festival on Mental Health organised by SCARF.

Frame of Mind is a unique film festival on Mental Health organised by SCARF. The portrayal and interpretation of mental disorders in films vary according to the different cinematic traditions across the globe. The two main objectives of the festival are to improve awareness about Mental Health and beat the stigma attached to mental disorders and to stimulate & promote interest on Mental Health issues among filmmakers.

History (2006 – 2016)
Students and Future Filmmakers
The previous editions (2006 – 2016) of the festival have seen some very nice and promising short films from young and inspired persons most of them students and future filmmakers and has always been a great success. All the editions received great response from students, mental health professionals, the general public and the media

SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (INDIA)
SCARF
SCARF is the acronym for the SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (INDIA), a voluntary, non-profit organization located at Chennai. Established in 1984, the main activities of SCARF are care & rehabilitation of the mentally ill and disabled, research, training and improving awareness about mental illness. SCARF is recognized by the WHO as a Collaborating Center for Mental Health Research and Training and is the only WHO collaborating centre in India for mental health. www.scarfindia.org

Jury of eminent media and mental health professionals who will choose the
best films for cash prizes of Rs 1 Lakh

FRAME OF MIND

Short film Contest on Mental Health

Theme:
1. Mental Well-being - When Mind & Body Meet /
2. Relationships and Mental health


Rules and Regulations :

* Short films entries should be not more than 5 minutes and not less than a
minute

* Filmmakers may choose any style — drama, fiction, documentary or docu-drama and employ any technique including animation to explore their story.

* Films can be made in English or any other language. Films that are not in
English should have sub-titles in English.

* This is open to Filmmakers, students, healthcare professionals — absolutely
anyone with a keen interest in the issue.

* The films should be positive and avoid stereotypes.

* Jury of eminent media and mental health professionals who will choose the
best films for cash prizes.

* A person can send more than one entry.

The last date for receiving entries will be November 15, 2022

For further details please call: 9444027388 /9677116059 or
visit our website : www.frameofmind.in