Love in action !

Welcome to the Zariya Foundation’s Short Film Competition,
a journey through the lens of compassion within the heart of Switzerland.

Love in action !

This call to action is directed towards young visionaries aged 16 to 22 and residing in Switzerland, urging them to capture the essence of “Love in Action” — the tangible expressions of compassion through individuals or groups making simple, impactful, positive changes in those around them.

Kicking off on May 1st, 2024, with a submission deadline of 15th July 2024, entrants are invited to craft short films of 3 to 5 minutes. The competition encourages participants to delve deep into the heart of compassion, exploring how simple acts of kindness can profoundly alter and uplift the human spirit.

In celebration of these heartfelt narratives, the competition offers a grand prize of CHF 5’000, among other significant rewards, to be shared between the filmmaker and the subject.

Your challenge

Your challenge is to create a short film, 3 to 5 minutes long, that encapsulates compassion’s essence. Whether through an individual’s story, a community effort, or an innovative project, your film should touch hearts and motivate others to act compassionately.

Entry Requirements

Age	16 to 22
Residency	Swiss residents only
Film Length	3 to 5 minutes
Submission Deadline	15 July 2024

Prizes to Ignite Your Passion

1st Prize	CHF 5’000
2nd Prize	CHF 2’500
3rd Prize	CHF 1’000

To further support the cause of compassion, we encourage filmmakers to share a portion of the prize with the film’s subject, where this depicts a real person.

Nominations

On August 15, 2024, the films up for nomination will be featured prominently on this site. Additionally, all other films will be available for viewing here for the Audience Special Prize, where you, the audience, can vote for your preferred film, whether it’s nominated or not.

Premiere

All nominated films will be presented on September 5, 2024 as part of the Zariya Foundation’s traditional event, the “United Nations Charity Day”, in memory of Mother Teresa at the Razzia Restaurant in Zurich. The audience will decide the winners there. The winner of the Audience Award will receive a special prize and his/her film will also be screened that evening.

Submission Guidelines

To submit your film, please adhere to the following guidelines:

Films must be submitted in digital format on the Vimeo platform.
Ensure your film is within the 3 to 5-minute length requirement.
Include a brief description of your film and how it represents or inspires compassion

Contact and Submission

Ready to showcase your vision of compassion? Submit your film to shortfilm2024@zariyafoundation.org. If you have any inquiries or need further information, please get in touch with us via this email. The Zariya Foundation is here to support your creative journey every step of the way.

Let your voice be heard, your creativity shine, and your compassion spread. We look forward to your powerful stories and their positive impact on our community and beyond.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SHORT INSPIRING FILMS WHICH FILL our lives WITH empathy, respect and love.