Two writers with compelling e-book concepts will obtain a grant of 250000 and publishing help below the Movie Ink programme of Movie Companion and A Appropriate Company.
By:
Mohnish Singh
A brand new e-book grant seeks to help and encourage unique works specializing in inspiring lives and distinguished moments in Indian cinematic historical past and within the course of uncover numerous cultural moments – some well-known, some hidden from the general public eye.
Two writers with compelling e-book concepts will obtain a grant of 250000 and publishing help below the Movie Ink programme of Movie Companion and A Appropriate Company.
The jury contains author Balaji Vittal, writer and journalist Deepanjana Pal, and movie critic and journalist Uday Bhatia.
In accordance with Anupama Chopra, founding father of the leisure journalism platform Movie Companion, “Movie Ink will allow extra writers and extra books that may delve into Indian cinema and hopefully encourage a brand new era of artists, critics, and commentators.”
Hemali Sodhi, the founding father of literary and model consulting company A Appropriate Company, mentioned with Movie Ink, “We purpose to help gifted writers who can chronicle the lives and the craft of a few of the luminaries, and showcase a few of the most iconic moments of Indian cinema”.
Indian residents above 18 years are eligible for the grant. Candidates should submit an in depth unique proposal based mostly on Indian movie tradition, with a transparent define of which second or artist from the Indian trade they are going to be excited by documenting.
Six shortlisted candidates will current their proposals to the jury, and at last, two writers shall be chosen to obtain the grant. The final date for submission is August 15.
