European Youth Film Contest unveils top 15

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The competition received 128 entries out of which 35 participants were selected to enter the competition.

The European Youth Film Competition 2017 this week announced the best films that have made it to the Top 15 at the contest.

The competition received 128 entries out of which 35 participants were selected to enter the competition.

After a three day workshop which was attended by 32 contestants, they were given a month to produce their films and by July 25 July, 23 films had been submitted in time for the selection.

Speaking at the unveiling of the Top 15 that made it the Head of the EU Delegation to Tanzania, Ambassador Roeland van de Geer the films that made it to the Top 15 had complied with theme and creativity.

“Following a three day workshop which covered the facts, figures and implications of population growth in Tanzania and all elements of film making from pre – to post-production, the contestants were well prepared to face the challenge of capturing their thoughts on the topic on film,” he said.

He added: The workshop demonstrated that the high population growth in Tanzania provides for opportunities but also poses significant challenges, for example for social services such as health, education as well as infrastructure.’

Organisers say 16 films have made it to the Top 15 (due to a tie in scores) after an evaluation by a panel of judges made up of Mr Richard Ndunguru, Mr Issa Mbura, Mr Amil Shvji, Mr Deepesh Shapriya, and a guest judge Ms Tulanana Buhohela. The films are attached.

The Top 15 films will be screened around Dar es Salaam at no cost to the general public who will be given a chance to vote for their favourite film.