EMIR Essay Writing Contest Deadline Extended

25 June 2010
EMIR Essay Writing Contest Deadline Extended
The FDCP is happy to announce that the deadline for the musical film’s essay writing contest, open to Grades 4-7, High School and College is now being extended to July 23, 2010 at 6 P.M. This is to accommodate students who are interested in joining but have not yet been able to see the film. For their benefit, Emir will have special screenings at the Cinemalaya Film Festival at the CCP on July 16, Friday, 6:15 P.M. and on July 17, Saturday, 10:00 A.M., both at the Little Theater.

College winners can win up to P30,000.00, high school students - P20,000.00 and grade school students - P15,000.00. Entries for grade school and high school should be sent to fdcpemirgshs@yahoo.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , while college entries should be sent to fdcpemircollege@yahoo.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Emir is a tribute to our OFWs and the biggest original Filipino musical ever made for the screen – a production of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) with the assistance of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). For the complete rules and regulations, please visit the FDCP website at www.filmdevcouncilph.org and look at “News” or call us up at 484-9864. Good luck!

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