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This 2010, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) hosts a national scriptwriting contest.

The theme of the contest is historical non-fiction. Writers are invited to take on orthodox and unorthodox approaches in narrating Philippine history.

Also, writers are challenged to provide true yet unique, uncommon stories of Philippine History. This is preparation for 2011 which is considered to be a milestone year: National hero Jose Rizal’s 150th Birthday, the 65th year of Philippine Independence from being an American colony and the 25th anniversary of the People Power Revolution.

Deadline for submission of entries is on or before May 20. Winners will be announced on June 12, Independence Day.

The mechanics after the jump.

MECHANICS:

1. The scriptwriting contest is open to all budding and established Filipino and of-Filipino descent writers, historians, film enthusiasts, overseas Filipino workers, expats. Contestants can be based in the Philippines or abroad. Regular employees and/or members of the FDCP and the Cinema Evaluation Board are not allowed to join the contest.

2. The entry must be written from a historical, non-fiction point of view. The story should be unique, not common, not popularly known. The entry’s subject can delve on the unsung heroes of the Philippines or about little known events that took place in the history of the country.

3.  If the participant chooses to depict the lives of known heroes like Rizal and Bonifacio, he or she must present something new about those heroes that have not yet been discussed in the textbook.

4. The applicant must submit, together with his or her entry, a one-page bio data with place of birth, civil status, names of parents, educational attainment, current community tax certification number, tax identification number and two (2) passport size colored photos.

5. The applicant’s entry should not have won in any scriptwriting or literary competition here or abroad. The entry must not yet have been produced by any movie company.

6. The applicant should submit only one (1) entry accompanied by a synopsis. The screenplay must be written in Filipino, English or in any local Filipino dialect. Script written in a local dialect should have a Tagalog or English translation. Also, if the script is written in Filipino or English but carries in part dialogs in a local dialect, the vernacular should also have a translation.

8. The entry must be submitted in seven (7) copies. The original and duplicate should be very clear and readable. Typewritten on regular bond paper (8.5×11) in standard format. No pen names or marks leading to the identity of the author should appear on the entry.

9. An affidavit attesting to the originality of the work shall accompany the entry. In case the screenplay is an adaptation of another literary work, the applicant must first secure the permission of the original author or submit a certification to prove that such original work has become part of the public domain.

10. Deadline for submission of entries is on or before May 20, 2010. Announcement of winners will be done on June 12, 2010 in FDCP.

11. A total amount of P750.0000 in Cash Prizes will be given away by the FDCP to winning entries as follows:

First Prize                 P350.000.00
Second Prize             P250.000.00
Third Prize                P150.000.00

12. The decision of the Panel of Judges is final and irrevocable.

13. All entries must be addressed to the:

FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILS
20TH FLOOR, THE CENTERPOINT BUILDING, JULIA VARGAS AVE., COR GARNET RD. PASIG CITY

14. The winning scripts become the property of FDCP in perpetuity.

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