SELECTED SCRIPTS FOR THESPIS NATIONAL MICRO DRAMA FESTIVAL 2020 (FINAL LIST)
 

Rules and Regulations

1. 1. Micro Drama duration is strictly restricted to 10 minutes and those beyond 10 minutes will not be considered for awards.
2. 2. Micro Drama could be in any Indian Language or in English or could be without a language i.e. non-verbal but not mime.
3. 3. Applications can be submitted by any Theatre groups /Organizations/Associations/ Group of individuals / Solo Entry.
4. 4. No restrictions on the number of entries by an applicant.
5. 5. Synopsis must be in English and to be sent to thespis_nmdf@vrikshthetheatre.in before the deadline specified in website www.vrikshthetheatre.in . Application along with complete script, Synopsis, brief profile of Director and Director’s note in English is a must and has to be submitted along with application form.
6. 6. Micro Dramas can be adaptations of the work/original scripts of any Indian or International playwright.
7. 7. The Director/Writer/Participants must have copyright for adaptation/use of music/visual effects etc.
8. 8. Micro Dramas inspired or evolved by adaptations must give credit to the original work. Noncompliance can attract disqualification.
9. 9. Only original scripts shall be eligible for Best Script Award. All adaptations must include a separate write up substantiating ‘original thought’ and IPR vested with the playwright for being considered to be ‘ eligible’ to compete in ‘best script’ category.
10. 10.Synopsis must be in English, not exceeding 300 words, clearly specifying the theme / story of the Micro Drama
11. 11. Receipt of Application will only be acknowledged through email.
12. 12. Shortlisted and schedule of Dramas for the festival will be displayed on Vriskh website www.vrikshthetheatre.in. Shortlisted dramas will be intimated through email.
13. 13. Decision made by the panel of judges regarding short listing / awards for performance will be final and questions / clarifications on this will not be entertained.
14. 14. The discretion to decide on any matter relating to Thespis 2020 including but not limited to shortlisting of plays, conduct of the play, selection of judges, judgement criteria, awards etc. shall lie with Vriksh the Theatre, and is not contestable by any of the participants under any circumstances.
15. 15. The participants have to give an undertaking that no dispute or legal recourse will be initiated for any matter whatsoever against Vriksh before staging the play.
16. 16. Display of obscenity in any form (act, song, gestures, words etc.) is not supposed to be tolerated and shall attract stringent action from Vriksh, or Public authority established under law for which the participants alone will be held liable/punishable.
17. 17. Participants are required to share the video of complete rehearsal / run-through of their drama by the cut-off 05th April 2020. Any failure to meet this requirement shall affect your opportunity to stage the show. If any part of the sequence which is not in the video is added while staging the drama, consequence could extend to disqualification. It can also attract legal proceedings depending upon the obnoxious content. It is further clarified that any dispute arising on or behalf of the party subsequent to the performance will not be entertained.
18. 18. Maximum 10 minutes is the time limit allowed for arranging the set prior to the presentation and 5 minutes for removing it after the performance. Taking more time is likely to be adversely affect ‘shortlisting for awards’
19. 19. We do not provide monetary support to any of the participants for preparation / travel /enactment of play and all that.
20. 20. If the event is rescheduled due to ‘force majeure’ / unforeseen contingencies, organizers shall not be liable for any loss incurred by the participants.
21. 21. Micro Drama Application fee Rs.1000/- has to be submitted along with application.
22. 22. Application without fee will not be considered for evaluation/shortlisting.
23. 23. The last date for submission of Application is 31st January 2020.
24. 24. Application form submitted by the participant should clearly state that he/she agrees to all the terms and conditions of Thespis Micro Drama Festival 2020.
25. In case the Application is rejected by the screening committee, the entry fee will not be refundable.
26. 25. Application is to be sent to thespis_nmdf@vrikshthetheatre.in or in the address given below.
27. 26. Duly filled Application along with requisite enclosures* and DD for Rs. 1000/- in favour of Vriksh The Theatre, payable at New Delhi shall be addressed to
    

    Secretary, Vriksh the Theatre, 309, Gobind Apartment, Vasundhara Enclave, New Delhi -110096

28. 27. For Online transfer of application fee, please see bank details given below: Account Number: 028388700000105 IFS Code: YESB0000283 Name of Account: VRIKSH THE THEATRE Name of Bank: YES BANK LTD Bank Address: GROUND AND 1ST FLOOR, PLOT NO-2, OCF, SECTOR-B, POCKET-11, VASANT KUNJ, NEW DELHI 110070.
29. 28. Payments accepted by PAYTM, GOOGLE PAY, BANK TRANSFERS, CASH DEPOSIT IN BANK ACCOUNT, CHEQUE / DD. After the payment, PLEASE Send the screenshot or payment slip by email to thespis_nmdf@vrikshthetheatre.in. Cash payment is not acceptable. PAYTM CAN BE DONE to +919891267270 (ANILKUMAR MANI)
30. 29. None of the organizing committee members (Thespis 2020) shall be eligible to participate in the National Micro Drama Festival.
31. 30. Vriksh reserves the right to show the replay of any micro drama (captured on any media / platform on the day of festival) for any audience at any later date/occasion.
32. 31. Copyright of Micro Drama, if any, will not be applicable for Vriksh the Theatre for which an NOC has to be submitted along with the application form by the participant.
33. 32. List of Enclosures FORM 1 - Application Form, FORM 2 - NOC, FORM 3 - Undertaking
34. 33. For any grievances relating to your participation in Thespis 2020 please send a mail to thespis_nmdf@vrikshthetheatre.in
35. 34. For any further clarifications please contact: +91 9717077848, +91 9891267270 or log on to www.vrikshthetheatre.in