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Fellowship through films

Round Tablers can showcase their skills with the camera in Arthur's Filmfest

The Madras Midtown Round Table 42 is organising the first ever film festival for Round Tablers the world over titled Arthur's Filmfest. The Awards Nite is to be held at the Taj Ballroom on April 29. 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 following categories:

Around the Table in 5 minutes - to get a peek at the life of a Round-Tabler, at the table and away from it

Cause-tic Cinema - a display of the exemplary service rendered to society by the Round Table

Open - a section for films not connected with Tabling... anything of interest to the Tabler

What are the types of works that can 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 their works?

Round Tablers, Square Legs (past Tablers over 40), Circlers (wives of Tablers) and Twinklers (children of Tablers). No other person is eligible to submit entries.

And the awards are...

The best three films in each of the categories will receive cash awards and the filmmaker will be "knighted." Also, there are awards for the Best Actor, Actress, Director, Art/Costumes, Cinematographer, Script and Soundtrack. The proceeds from sponsorship and ticket sales 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.

For details call 99400 55555 or log on to www.arthursfilmfest.com

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