The DQ Powerkidz story and script writing competition is a talent search being conducted by DQ Entertainment, the animation, gaming and live action entertainment group, on an all India basis
The entries will be judged by a jury consisting of distinguished personalities from the media and entertainment industry. Five best story writers will be short listed and invited to attend a two day fun-filled interactive Children's audio-visual fiesta which will include Visual arts, animation, Theatre and Creative workshops along with interactive brainstorming sessions for the children to be held at Hyderabad in January-February 2011.
The winning entry of DQ Powerkidz contest will be converted into a short film enacted by the writer as well as other supporting cast members selected by DQE. This will be sent for onward submission to the Ciak Junior Film festival - an international contest held in Treviso, Italy ( http://www.alcuni.it/index.php?about-ciak-junior). The winner of the DQ Power Kidz talent search contest will also be sponsored to represent the film in Treviso, Italy.
Films based on stories written by children from various countries such as Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, China, Portugal, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, India, Switzerland, Bulgaria and South Africa, between the age group of 10 -15 years have participated in the Ciak junior festival each year. DQE has participated in this Film Festival in the past and has been the recipient of the 'UNESCO Gandhi jury award' and the 'best story award' at this prestigious event.
