The one day training programme was held on 12th November 2016 at SPICE Institute, Mumbai.

1. Anvaya (meaning positive action in Sanskrit) is a
short film competition initiated by Ekonnect
Knowledge Foundation (Ekonnect). The program
was launched with an aim to bring to the fore,
positive and innovative solutions to critical
environmental issues.
Green Products
Green Living
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2. Objectives of ANVAYA
 Awareness raising & encouraging citizen involvement in issues of environment
 Sensitizing citizens and promoting action through a creative medium such as short videos/films
 Dissemination of films created through citizen groups, professionals and municipal corporations to
showcase
 Innovative solutions on various environmental issues in their locality
 Creating a platform for like-minded citizens to network and action for a better environment
Anvaya has completed two events; Anvaya 1.0 was on the theme ‘Waste to
Resource’ and Anvaya 2.0 on ‘No Water No Life’
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3. About the Theme
To reverse the current unsustainable trends, people need to be educated about alternative lifestyle
choices and changes they can make with regard to their purchase and consumption habits. Through
Anvaya 3.0, Green Products Green Living, we hope to spread awareness about Sustainable Production &
Consumption and trigger behavioral change among people, helping them adopt low carbon lifestyles to
help improve the current situation and prevent impending environmental disasters.
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5. USA : 346$ per week

6. Green products
• Energy efficient, durable & have low maintenance requirements.
• Free of Ozone depleting chemicals
• Made of recycled materials or content/ from renewable and sustainable sources.
• Obtained from local manufacturers or resources.
• Biodegradable or easily reused either in part or as a whole
Green Living
• Reusable Bottles and Bags
• Carpool/Public Transport/Fuel Change
• Fix Leaky Traps-Save Water
• Switching off appliances when not in use.
• Buy products with less packaging.
• Do your banking on-line – saves time, saves paper and saves
money – and reduces waste by not having to print out those
little slips of paper!
• Organic Farming
• Buy Local Products/Green Products

7. https://vimeo.com/73782714
Dell initiated the use of bamboo in the protective packaging of its devices,
replacing the common packaging options like paper and plastic. The bamboo
is locally sourced and mechanically pulped at a nearby facility, reducing the
carbon footprint. During the pulping process, 70% of the water is reclaimed
and used in the process. The pulp is dried under sun, reducing the electricity
use.
Kar.ma coffee Nepal was born out of passion for coffee and its fascinating
journey from crop to cup. The filter and coffee grounds are recycled. Coffee
grounds are used as face wash with no negative effects and also as body
scrub, fertilizer for garden, and repellent. All those filter paper are later
washed with clean water and dried. Later same filter paper are washed with
clean water and dried and used for making lantern. This is how a Trash is
converted into Treasure in a beautiful way.
http://greengofest.eu/green-go-2016-entry/karma-rewind/

8. Cradle to Cradle®Rethinking the way we make thing Cradle to Cradle® Design defines and
develops cyclable products. In regard to differentiation to conventional recycling the
quality level of the raw materials remains throughout multiple product lifecycles and
only purely “assessed safe chemicals” are used. The products are developed according
the model to maintain the quality of raw materials over multiple life cycles taking the
production processes, the use and the reutilization into account.
http://greengofest.eu/green-go-2016-entry/cradle-
to-cradle-remaking-the-way-we-make-things/
Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, activist, and humanitarian for a sustainable and just
world. He donates 100% of his media income to grassroots nonprofits. His YouTube
channel is a source for all things sustainable living, off the grid, simple living, zero waste,
tiny house, grow your own food, cycling, and green.
My Nea Zero Waste Lifestyle. Tips on how to go zero waste! In one month I create less
trash than the average American creates in one day! Here's how I manage to fit one
months worth of my trash into a one-gallon zip lock bag!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXZlb2sJxU8

9.  The film should fall within the time duration allowed i.e. 10 minutes (after final editing)
 Films in all regional, national and international languages are acceptable.
All films must have English subtitles
 The content of the film must be original and recent. Films completed before the launch of the
contest are NOT eligible
 The message conveyed should be relevant to the theme and sub topics as indicated in this
brochure
 The final submission should be of High definition (HD) or similar quality. (Max. file size: 500MB)
Any non-compliance with the above mentioned requirements will lead to disqualification.
Quality and technical Requirements
Anvaya: Short Film Contest for Environment

10. Frequently asked Questions
Sr. No. Criteria Description
Maximum
Score
1 Research Approach
Research Methodology/Approach and Data
and Content Authenticity
20
2 Relevance to Theme
Relevance to theme, Narrative Flow and
Script
20
3 Cinematography
Lighting, Camera Angle/Shot Selection,
Camera Movement
20
4 Film Editing Overall Film Editing 20
5 Sound and Music
Overall Sound Quality, Background,
Music/Dubbing/Voiceover
20
Total Score 100
 Evaluation Criteria and Scoring Scheme for Short Films
Anvaya: Short Film Contest for Environment

11. Disha Mahajan
Programme Manager, Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation
disha.mahajan@ekonnect.net
Website:
www.ekonnect.net
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EkonnectKnowledgeFoundation/?r
ef=hl
Anvaya: Short Film Contest for Environment