An Eye for An I: Rule of Law Video Advocacy Challenge

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project is a video advocacy contest, which shall highlight the youths understanding of the
Rule of Law and the youths role in promoting and upholding the Rule of Law in these advocacy areas:
1. Human rights

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings. We are all equally entitled to our
human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and
indivisible.
Universal human rights are often expressed and guaranteed by law, in the forms of
treaties, customary international law, general principles and other sources of international law.
International human rights law lays down obligations of Governments to act in certain ways or to
refrain from certain acts, in order to promote and protect human rights and fundamental
freedoms of individuals or groups. (Office of the United Nations High Commisioner for Human
Rights)
2. Indigenous peoples rights

All peoples have the right of self-determination by virtue of which they freely determine
their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.

To this day, Indigenous Peoples continue to face serious threats to their basic existence.
They face discrimination in schools and are exploited in the workplace. In many countries, they
are not even allowed to study their own languages in schools. Sacred lands and objects are
plundered from them through unjust treaties. National governments continue to deny Indigenous
Peoples the right to live in and manage their traditional lands; often implementing policies to
exploit the lands that have sustained them for centuries. In some cases, governments have even
enforced policies of forced assimilation in efforts to eradicate Indigenous Peoples, cultures, and
traditions. Over and over, governments around the world have displayed an utter lack of respect
for Indigenous values, traditions and human rights.

3. Women and childrens rights

Gender equality is central to realizing childrens rights. Moreover gender equality

produces a double dividend: it benefits both children and women. The benefits of gender equality
go far beyond their direct impact on children. Gender equality will not only empower women to
claim their own rights but will also assist all children, families, communities and countries in the
development process. Without gender equality, it will be impossible to create a world of equity,
tolerance and shared responsibility a world that is fit for children.

Gender bias has indeed a negative impact on women and childrens access to numerous
resources, including education, healthcare, ownership of property, and decision-making in both
the family and the public sphere. Gender bias spills over into legislative responses to gender
violence, including the way in which criminal law views violence against women and children.
(UNICEFs The State of the Worlds Children 2007)

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Essentially, the organizers would like to seek the youths participation in promoting awareness of
the Rule of Law. The organizers challenge young thinkers, student leaders, and advocates to create a
campaign video on how the youth can be proactive agents of upholding and promoting the Rule of Law in
any or all of the key areas mentioned above. Entries will be posted on Facebook and will be judged
according to the mechanics as attached.

OBJECTIVES

1) To promote awareness among the youth on the current issues involving human rights, indigenous
peoples rights and women and childrens rights.
2) To engage the youth in promoting adherence to the Rule of Law.
3) To use social media as a medium for the advancement of the Rule of Law.

ORGANIZERS

The organizers are law students of Xavier University College of Law, namely, Ryan James B.
Aban, Alyannah V. Bantuas, Celinka Morgan L. Chun, Tanya Marie Franchezka C. Damasing, Theresa
May P. Pimentel, Stephanie Hariette U. Seno, and Princess Kimberly V. Ubay-ubay.

They advocate for the Rule of Law and for the promotion and protection of human rights,
indigenous peoples rights, and women and childrens rights in the Philippines especially in Mindanao.

Their goal is to spread awareness of the issues pertaining to the Rule of Law and human rights
and to activate the youths role in upholding the rule of law and promoting human rights. To achieve their
goal, the organizers, in partnership with the Supreme Court of the Philippines and The Asia Foundation,
are holding this video advocacy contest.

The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to

improving lives across a dynamic and developing Asia. Working through their offices in 18 countries and
informed by deep local expertise and six decades of experience, they address the critical issues affecting
Asia in the 21st century by: strengthening governance, expanding economic opportunity, increasing
environmental resilience, empowering women, and promoting international cooperation.

CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

This contest is open to all Northern Mindanao campus-based and community-based

organizations, groups, clubs and societies whose membership and leadership are composed of at least 10
members who are below 30 years old. Majority of the members should also be below 30 years old.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The entry to be submitted must incorporate the theme and main thrust of the project An Eye for
An I: Rule of Law Video Advocacy Challenge. This will allow the organizers, partners, audience, and the
community at large to easily capture the vision and goals of a particular entry.

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The entry should also highlight any or all of these the categories:

1. Human rights
2. Indigenous peoples rights
3. Women and childrens rights

A video proposal does not qualify as an entry. The video must be newly created and conceptualized
and it must not have been previously shown nor have been a recipient of any other award. Winners of any
other competition using the same video as entry are not eligible to join. Other previous winners of any
other similar competition may still participate, provided that they submit a video entry different from the
one submitted before.

Furthermore, the participants shall strictly comply with the following:

1. Submit your entry in a DVD. The DVD must have a cover. Use your creativity in making your own
cover.
2. Use only white, short (8.5 x 11 in.) bond paper for the attachment containing the background of
your organization and a brief description of your entry. Describe the context, purpose, and theme
of your video (must not be more than 500 words).
3. Do not attach other documents that are not required for submission. When necessary, the
organizers will request for additional data.
4. Lack or non-compliance of essential requirements will result in automatic disqualification.
5. The organizers reserve the right to modify, alter or amend the rules or waive compliance
therewith at their sole discretion if such steps are in accordance with the purpose of the search
and awards scheme.
6. All decisions of the Project Screening Committee and Panel of Judges are final. No
correspondence pertaining to these decisions shall be entertained.
7. All materials submitted to the Project Secretariat automatically become property of the
organizers.

CONTEST MECHANICS:

1. The participants must represent a recognized campus-based or community-based organization in

Northern Mindanao.
2. Only one entry per organization is allowed.
3. Each organization is free to conceptualize a campaign video of any form and content, provided it
creatively and effectively promotes awareness to the present-day legal issues affecting our
community, our region or even the whole nation. The campaign video must center a chosen theme
from among the following:
a. Human rights
b. Indigenous peoples rights
c. Women and childrens rights
4. The campaign video should be at least three (3) but not to exceed five (5) minutes
including the opening and end credits.
5. Any dialect or language could be used in the video, provided there is a subtitle in English.
6. The winners chosen by the panel of judges are final and irrevocable, without prejudice to the rules
set by the organizers of this competition.
7. Each organization who is interested to join must confirm to the project secretariat on or before
7 October 2017 (Saturday) via email sent to ruleoflawvideochallenge@gmail.com.

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8. Winners will be announced in our official Facebook page. The awarding will be on 4th of
November 2017. The venue is to be announced.

The winners will receive:

First Prize : Php 30, 000
Second Prize : Php 10, 000
Third Prize : Php 5, 000

REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION

1. Submission of entries

SOFT COPIES are to be submitted on or before 20 October, 2017 (Friday) through

email sent to ruleoflawvideochallenge@gmail.com or by submitting to the Project Secretariat a
DVD copy enclosed in an envelope with the name of the student organization written at the top
left portion. The DVD copy should be sent to the address: Association of Law Students Office, 2nd
floor Xavier Hall, Xavier University, Corrales Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City.

2. All entries must contain the following:

1. Storyline or brief concept of the campaign video.
2. Cover of the DVD.
3. The campaign video.
Note: Failure to submit within the given deadline means non-participation.

3. Specifications:

Credits that must be included in the video:

Beginning of the film: This short film is part of the campaign for promoting the Rule
of Law sponsored by The Asia Foundation (TAF).

End credits: This short film was developed for the An Eye For an I: Rule of Law Video
Advocacy Challenge a film advocacy contest which highlight the youths understanding
of the Rule of Law and the youths role in promoting and upholding the Rule of Law in
Human rights, Indigenous peoples rights and, Women and childrens rights.

The short film must have the following Specs:

Resolution : at least 720p but not higher than 1080p

Aspect Ratio : 16:19
Duration : 3-5mins
File Format : AVI, MP4, WMV, MOV

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CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

A. OVER-ALL WINNER

I. PEOPLES CHOICE (50%)

Each of the entries shall be uploaded by the organizers to the official Facebook Page for the
public to view.
This criteria will be based solely on the number of likes/reactions gathered by each video
over the total number of likes/reactions received by all the entries.

II. RELEVANCE TO THE THEME (30%)

This shall be judged according to:

Novelty of storyline 40%

Creativity in presenting the issues and resolution 40%
Overall impression 20%

III. CINEMATOGRAPHY (20%)

This considers overall visual impact such as camera angles, camera movement, lighting, framing
of shots, use of animation, and etc.

TOTAL 100%

B. SPECIAL AWARDS

Peoples Choice Award This award shall be given to the film that garnered the most likes
and reactions on Facebook from October 21 to 11:59pm, October 30, 2017.

Best Cover Award This award is based on the following criteria:

Creativity 40%
Visual impact 40%
Originality 20%
TOTAL 100%

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