MANILA, Philippines?The Batang Brodkaster derby (videos by, for and about children) will draw to a close on Nov. 15.

From the entries, AnakTV will select the country?s bets to international video competitions and festivals, such as the One-Minute Festival in Amsterdam, Japan Prize, Baka Forum in Germany, Chinh India, Lola Kenya contest, VideoTivoili in Finland and other derbies.

Batang Brodkaster accepts video materials written, directed and shot by Filipinos 18 years old and below using video equipment available to them, from advanced gadgets to the simplest multimedia cell phone.

Aptitude

The annual derby aims to allow children to communicate on their own level and present materials that directly affect them, utilizing the modern child?s aptitude in media, and translating it into meaningful materials which can be shared with others across the nation and the world through broadcasting.

The activity levels the playing field among children of all ages, persuasions, social classes, creeds and physical conditions.

Entrants may submit their original one- to five-minute video materials with themes ranging from serious social issues like the environment or poverty, to playful topics like their pastimes, pets and profiles of their favorite persons.

Entries

Entries will be screened and the best videos will get the chance to be aired on local, cable and national television, aside from receiving handsome gifts from AnakTV supporters.

The project is one of the many innovative and groundbreaking activities spearheaded by AnakTV in its quest to change the national media landscape to one that is sensitive to the developmental needs of Filipino youngsters.

Visit www.anaktvweb.com to download guidelines and entry forms, or e-mail anaktv_seal@yahoo.com.