 Arthur's Filmfest
Madras Midtown Round Table 42 is organising the first-ever film festival for Round Tablers all over the world titled 'Arthur's Filmfest'. The awards nite is to be held at the Taj Ballroom on Saturday, April 29, 2006. Call 99400 55555 or log on to the website www.arthursfilmfest.com for further information.
Arthur's Filmfest is an opportunity to showcase in-house talent through amateur/home-made films of the life and times of a Round
Tabler!
Entries are invited under the captions:
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Around the Table in 5 minutes - to get a peek into the life of a Round-Tabler, at the table and away from it!
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Cause-tic Cinema - a display of the exemplary service rendered to society by the Round Table.
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Open - A section for films not connected with Tabling... anything of interest to the
Tabler.
What type of works will be submitted?
A short film - not more than five minutes and not less than three minutes. It can be a work of fiction, documentary, docu-drama, experimental or animated work. Films can be shot on any format, but can only be submitted on DVD. No other format will be accepted. All films need to be in English or subtitled in English.
Who can submit works?
Round Tablers, Square Legs (past Tablers over 40 years), Circlers (wives of Tablers) & Twinklers (children of Tablers). No other person is eligible to submit entries.
The awards will be presented at Arthur's Awards Nite on April 29, 2006, followed by a gala night graced by celebrities at the Taj Coromandel,
Chennai.
Why is it called "Arthur's
Filmfest"?
Legend has it that the idea behind the Round Table was such that King Arthur's Knights could meet to tell of their many adventures and good deeds. The Tablers were inspired to name the event after them. Today, these principles are followed in the same way among Tablers with fellowship serving as a medium to enhance service to humanity. Arthur's Filmfest gives an opportunity to showcase the talents of Tablers and to express their concerns in today's social context.
And the awards are...
The best three films in each of the categories will receive cash awards and the film-makers will be "knighted". There are also awards for the best actor, actress, director, art/costumes, cinematographer, script and soundtrack.
The proceeds and collections from sponsorship and ticket sales for this very exclusive event will go towards MMRT 42 and Round Table India's 'Freedom through Education' project initiative which aims to bring primary education and school infrastructure to one million children in India. A spokesman said, "We have already reached the 1,000 school milestone in a short span of four years. Over the years our fund-raisers have collected over Rs 1 crore towards our ongoing projects, primarily the Freedom through Education initiative. The schools at Minjur, Mudichur, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and Athur, among others, are testimonials to these efforts. The proceeds of this event will go towards realising another such dream."
R Rangaraj |
