Under the Y-Shiraz 2nd OIC Youth Capital Film Festival, more than 100 short film submissions were received from OIC Member and Non-Member States. On December 17 2017, after a lengthy judging process, the jury selected 6 short films for awards, which were screened during the awards ceremony by youth and local guests. The programme was followed by a series of workshops by professional film makers who delivered key information and technique on ‘Poetry Short Films’.
Winners of the Y-Shiraz 2nd OIC Youth Capital Film Festival will be recognized and awarded during the Grand Closing Ceremony of Shiraz OIC Youth Capital 2017 today.
As part of the celebrations of Shiraz as OIC Youth Capital 2017, award-winning and outstanding short stories were announced at the Short Story Contest ceremony on December 17, with prizes awarded to winners and participants. The Contest was organized by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Fars Province Authorities and the Hoza Honari Art Center; with the participation of 25 local and international young writers from Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States following the collection of significant international applications.
In workshops on December 18 2017, young writers were given lectures on composing creative stories and effective writing skills. At the end of the workshops, they composed short stories under different themes and were able to receive feedback on their work from a jury and expert lecturers.
At the end of the 2-day programme, the jury announced the Award-Winning and Outstanding Works of the Contest. The Award Winners are as follows:
1st place: Mr. Mirmehdi Agaoglu from Azerbaijan, “The Eighty-Fifth Day”
2nd place: Ms. Atef Saadat Tavasoli from #Iran, “Saturday”
3rd place: Mr. Yusuf Usman, from #Nigeria, “Survivor of the Insurgency”
Short Story Contest Special Acknowledgement Certification
1. Ms. Sevda Mammadova, from #Azerbaijan “The Well of Ignorance”
2. Mr. Yusuf Yusubov, from Azerbaijan “The Tomb of Pigeon”
As part of the festivities in Shiraz as OIC Youth Capital for 2017, a two-day calligraphy workshop took place in the Hoza Honari Art Center from 17 -18 December 2017. The workshop was organized by Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Fars Provincial authorities.
The workshop brought 12 young chosen calligraphers from theOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) geography, who were given guidance by the famous calligraphers Mr. Abdolreza Asnaashari and Mr. Alireza Karimpour from Iran, lecturing them on the theories of Islamic Calligraphy as well as the characteristics of Iranian Calligraphy. The Youth also showcased their talents, developed their skills and engaged in drawing calligraphy to learn from leading artisans and performers throughout the program.
CALL FOR APPLICATION
Fine Arts Festival
Islamic Calligraphy Workshop
Shiraz-OIC Youth Capital 2017
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announces the call for application for the Shiraz OIC Youth Capital 2017 – Fine Arts Festival & Islamic Calligraphy Workshop issued by the hosts of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017” international programme. The Workshop aiming to bring together young calligraphers from the OIC geography will be held in the city of Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), on 17th – 19th December, 2017.
Main Objectives of the Workshop:
- Highlighting the necessity of development among the OIC Youth the art of Calligraphy.
- Supporting young calligraphers from the OIC Geography.
Main Information and Details:
- The calligraphy workshop is open to all youth from the OIC Member States and Muslim minorities of the non-member states, aged between 18 and 35.
- Participation is free of charge.
- The hosts will cover transportation and accommodation expenses for the successful applicants.
- On the first day, 17 December 2017, there will be lectures on the theories of Islamic Calligraphy and also the characteristics of Iranian Calligraphy.
- On the second day, 18 December 2017, the calligraphers should produce calligraphy works under the direct supervision of Iranian calligraphers and professors and the produced works will be put on display on the same day.
- On the third day, 19 December 2017, the calligraphers will receive a Participation Certificate in the Grand Closing Ceremony of Shiraz-OIC Youth Capital 2017.
- Application Form should be sent in the format of DOC file, along with the attached passport copy of applicant to: syz.icyf.calligraphy@gmail.com .
Deadline for Applications: 24 November 2017
Contacts of the Organizers : +989367419457 (Mobile); syz.icyf.calligraphy@gmail.com (Email)
“The Quran Recitation Contest” a sub-event of the Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017 International Programme was launched with participation of 50 young Qāri’s and Hafizs from the OIC Member States and Muslim minorities. The contest will continue in Shiraz (IRI) with Recitation of Tajweed, Memorization and Award Ceremonies over the next 2 days.
CALL FOR APPLICATION
Fine Arts Festival
The 1st Short Story Contest (Shiraz Literary Award)
Shiraz-OIC Youth Capital 2017
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announces the call for application for the Shiraz OIC Youth Capital 2017 – Fine Arts Festival & The 1st Short Story Contest issued by the hosts of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017” international programme. The Contest aiming to bring together young writers from the OIC geography and Award Ceremony will be held in the city of Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), on 19 December, 2017.
The Festival’s Main Objectives:
- Expanding and valuing short stories.
- Highlighting the necessity of the development of writing and publishing short stories in OIC Member States.
- Supporting production and publication of short stories which revolve around Peace and Human Respect.
The Festival’s Policy:
Short stories, which meet the following requirements, may enter the festival’s competitive section:
- Short stories should be written Only in English Language and up to 1500 words.
- Short stories should be typed in Microsoft Word (Font: Times New Roman (Headings CS), Size: 14)
- Short stories should be sent in the format of DOC file and via this email (syz.icyf.story@gmail.com) to the secretariat of the festival. Please also take note that all the participants should fill out a participation application form and attach it to their email. It is obvious that completing the form means that the participant is the writer of the short story and if any legal claim is filed against it, he/she will bear the responsibility and that the festival carries no responsibility for the rights regarding the ownership of short stories.
- Subjects of Peace and Human-Moral Values constitute the salient and main axes of the festival.
- Defective files and/or formats other than those mentioned here will not be included in the best work selection phase.
Awards:
The First-Rank Winner: $1000 Cash prize
The Second-Rank Winner: $700 Cash prize
The Third-Rank Winner: $500 Cash prize
General Regulations for Participation in the Festival:
- The festival is open to all youth of OIC Member States and beyond between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Participation is open to public and free of charge.
- Short stories ascending to the final stage of the contest will receive a Participation Certificate.
- There is no limitation on the number of works to be submitted.
- The festival’s secretariat bears no responsibility towards damages to works due to failed submission on the part of participants.
- After the short stories are submitted to the festival, they cannot be excluded from it.
- It is the secretariat’s task to adopt final decisions as regards unexpected cases, which are not included in the present regulations, or obscurities resulted from its content as well as making changes in some of them.
- Completion of participation application form means all the regulations are accepted by the participants.
- The process of sending short stories to the secretariat is one-staged and submitted files are directly and unchangeably judged.
- The works may not be changed or re-sent at all.
- No award will be presented to two or more works with similar values.
- The presence of selected writer or his/her representative at the closing ceremony is required to pay homage to the festival and receive the award.
- The secretariat of festival shall bear the complete costs of round-trip tickets and accommodation of the final winners to participate in award ceremony.
The Festival’s Timeline:
Deadline: 1 December 2017 at 23:59 according to Tehran Time.
Announcing the final winners: 11 December 2017
Award Ceremony: 19 December 2017
Backup Mobile Number: +989367419457
Festival’s Email: syz.icyf.story@gmail.com
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Y-SHIRAZ – 2nd OIC Youth Capital Film Awards
Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announces the call for application for the Shiraz OIC Youth Capital 2017, Y – SHIRAZ 2nd OIC Youth Capital Film Festival issued by the hosts of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017” international programme. The Contest aiming to bring together young film makers from the OIC geography and Award Ceremony will be held in the city of Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), on 19 December, 2017.
The Festival’s Main Objectives:
- Expanding and valuing short films in three documentary, narrative (fictional) and animated forms.
- Highlighting the necessity of developing short films in Islamic countries.
- Supporting production of short films which revolve around Peace and Human Respect.
The Festival’s Main Parts:
Narrative (Fictional) Short Films Contest
Narrative short films, which meet the following requirements, may enter the festival’s competitive section:
- The film’s running time: short films with running time ranging from 100 seconds to 15 minutes may be involved in the festival.
- The applicants for participation in the festival should fill in a registration form. It is obvious that completing the form means that the participant is the owner of the film and if any legal claim is filed against it, he/she will bear the responsibility and that the festival carries no responsibility for the rights regarding the ownership of films.
- If a film contains dialogues, it is strongly suggested that English subtitle be included as the festival is not responsible for providing it.
- Subjects of Peace and Human-Moral Values constitute the salient and main axes of the festival.
- There is no limitation on the films’ techniques.
Animated Short Films Contest
Animated short films, which fulfill the following requirements, may enter the festival’s competitive section:
- The film’s running time: short films with running time ranging from 100 seconds to 15 minutes may be involved in the festival.
- The applicants for participation in the festival should fill out a registration form. It is obvious that completing the form means that the participant is the owner of the film and if any legal claim is filed against it, he/she will bear the responsibility and that the festival carries no responsibility for the rights regarding the ownership of films.
- If a film contains dialogues, it is strongly suggested that English subtitle be included as the festival is not responsible for providing it.
- Subjects of Peace and Human-Moral Values constitute the salient and main axes of the festival.
- There is no limitation on the films’ techniques.
Documentary Short Films Contest:
Documentary short films, which comply with the following requirements, may enter the festival’s competitive section:
- The film’s running time: short films with running time ranging from 100 seconds to 15 minutes may be involved in the festival.
- The applicants for participation in the festival should fill in a registration form. It is obvious that completing the form means that the participant is the owner of the film and if any legal claim is filed against it, he/she will bear the responsibility and that the festival carries no responsibility for the rights regarding the ownership of films.
- If a film contains dialogues, it is strongly suggested that English subtitle be included as the festival is not responsible for providing it.
- Subjects of Peace and Human-Moral Values constitute the salient and main axes of the festival.
- There is no limitation on the films’ techniques.
Technical Requirements for Works:
Registration in the festival and uploading the films should be conducted through visiting this website (https://shirazoyc.com/en/filmawards). The works should be uploaded in the festival’s website for initial examination with qualities ranging from 480p to 720p, mp4 format and frame rate of 24fps. Please also take note that in case the film is selected to be exhibited in the festival, it should possess these features; quality and frame rate of 1080p and 30fps, respectively. Therefore, the filmmakers should prepare this format in advance. After uploading the films and filling out the registration form (personal information), the participants would receive a tracking code through an email.
Important Hint: Defective files and/or formats other than those mentioned here will not be included in the best work selection phase.
Important Hint: When submitting and uploading files, the film’s title should be written on its folder. Also, the registration code received from the website should be kept.
Important Hint: If your film is accepted at the final phase, all the complementary information including stage and backstage photos, director’s photos etc should be delivered to the secretariat.
Awards:
The Festival’s Best Film: The Festival’s Statue (Cypress Statue, the Symbol of Shiraz City) – Honorary Diploma- $1000 Cash prize
The Best Documentary Film: Honorary Diploma- $1500 Cash prize
The Best Narrative (Fictional) Film: Honorary Diploma- $1500 Cash prize
The Best Animated Film: Honorary Diploma- $1500 Cash prize
General Regulations for Participation in the Festival:
- The festival is open to all youth of OIC member states and non-member states or other Muslim Countries between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Participation is open to public and free of charge.
- Films ascending to the final stage of the contest will receive a Participation Certificate.
- There is no limitation on the number of works to be submitted.
- Films, which fall short of technical and display standards, will be removed from the contest.
- The festival’s secretariat bears no responsibility towards damages to works due to failed submission or uploading on the part of participants.
- After the films are submitted to the festival, they cannot be excluded from it.
- It is the secretariat’s task to adopt final decisions as regards unexpected cases, which are not included in the present regulations, or obscurities resulted from its content as well as making changes in some of them.
- Completion of participation application form means all the regulations are accepted by the participants.
- The process of sending films to the secretariat is one-staged and submitted files are directly and unchangeably judged.
- The works may not be changed or re-sent at all.
- No award will be presented to two or more works with similar values.
- As regards films produced by more than one director, it is required that an individual be introduced to the festival on behalf of directing group.
- The presence of selected producer or his/her representative at the closing ceremony is required to pay homage to the festival and receive the award.
- The secretariat of film festival shall bear the complete costs of round-trip tickets and accommodation of international winners of each part in order to participate in award ceremony.
The Festival’s Timeline:
Deadline: 1 December 2017 at 23:59 according to Tehran Time.
Announcing the final winners: 11 December 2017
Award Ceremony: 19 December 2017
Backup Telephone Number: +989367419457
Festival’s Website: www.shirazoyc.com
CALL FOR APPLICATION
Quran Recitation Contest
Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), an international organization affiliated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), announces the call for application for the Shiraz OIC Youth Capital 2017 – Quran Recitation Contest issued by the hosts of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017 international programme. The Contest aiming to bring together young Qāri’s and Hafizs from the OIC geography and beyond will be held in the city of Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI), on 30 October – 1 November, 2017.
Contest Branches:
- Recitation (Qira’aat):
- Tajweed (القراءة و التجوید) (for Men)
- Tarteel (ترتیل القرآن) (for Women)
- Memorization (Hefz)
- Memorization of 10 Juz’s حفظ عشرة أجزاء)) (for Men)
- Memorization of 10 Juz’s حفظ عشرة أجزاء)) (for Women)
Contest Policy and Eligibility:
- The Contest is open to all youth (men and women) aged 18-35, from the OIC Member States as well as Muslim minorities in the Observer and non-Member States.
- Application and in case of selection participation in the Contest is free of charge.
- The Secretariat of the “Shiraz – OIC Youth Capital 2017” shall provide local hospitality, including boarding and lodging to the international participants for 4 nights. For the travel costs the participants will be supported in amount of 200 USD for each participant, to be paid in cash by the hosts upon arrival in Shiraz.
Awards:
The winners will be awarded with the relevant certificate and cash prize.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 15 October, 2017
Important! Only selected participants will be informed.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTION: 17 October, 2017