Bonifacio Global City is giving away Sony action cameras and DSLRs!

“BGC has graced many Instagram feeds and event videos. We want to hear the stories behind each of them. Through BGCitizen Stories, we wish to embrace and nurture this culture of creativity thriving in BGC so we’re inviting everyone to join the short film contest by simply answering the question What makes this city home?” ~Sean Luarca, Marketing Manager of BGC

The most compelling and captivating stories will be shortlisted and then announced in BGC’s social media pages. Winning films will be screened and awarded on October 20, 2017. 

Take your passion for film to the next level for a chance to win Sony action cameras and DSLRs worth over Php 50, 000!

Bonifacio Global City (BGC), the home of passionate minds, and a favorite spot for photo and video shoots, is calling for entries to its short film competition “BGCitizen Stories.” Created in partnership with director Quark Henares who made this heartwarming film about a couple that found home in BGC, the contest is looking for BGCitizens’ happy, exciting, or even sentimental memories or experiences in the city.

Mechanics: #BGCitizenStories Video Contest

Guidelines:
1.   The video should run for a maximum of 1 minute.
2.   Entries should be original. Bonifacio Global City has the right to disqualify an entry should there be traces of plagiarism. The music used in the video must be original, licensed, properly cited or in the public domain.
3.   Entries can be filmed using a smart phone or DLSR.
4.   Entrants should follow #BGCityRules while shooting content.
5.   Videos should not contain any offensive or inappropriate content and language.
6.   To enter, users must upload their video entries on their Facebook or Instagram accounts, marked as public and tag @BonifacioGlobalCityPH and #BGCitizenStories #ExploreBGC
7.   Recommended areas for filming: 

1. Bonifacio High Street
2. Bonifacio Stopover
3. Crossroads
4. Park Triangle
5. The Fort Entertainment Complex
6. The Mind Museum
7. BGC Arts Center
8. BGC Greenway Park
9. Track 30th
10. Terra 28th
11. Kasalikasan
12. Sundial Park
13. De Jesus Oval
14. Burgos Circle
15. BGC Bus/Station
16. Bonifacio Technology Center
17. Bonifacio One Technology Tower
18. BGC Corporate Center
19. Bonifacio Stopover Corporate Center
20. My Street Activities: Pop Up Playground, Bike Lanes, My Sunday Dog Park, Community Yard Sale

8.   All qualified entries will be compiled and shared in BGC’s Facebook page. Bonifacio Global City has the right to use the video entries for marketing or other purposes.
9.   All entries should be posted by October 15, 2017.
10.   Screening and Awarding. There will be a public screening and awarding ceremony on October 20, 2017 at Square One BHS.  Short listed entries will be announced via our social media pages.
11.   Qualified video entries will be judged based on the following criteria:

1. Story 25%
2. Use of BGC 25%
3. Visuals 25%
4. Originality 25% 

Prizes

1. Grand Prize: Sony Live-view Remote Kit worth 27,999 & Sony ILCE-5000L worth 22,999.00
2. Consolation Prizes for Top 2 and 3: 2 Sony DSC-H300 worth 22,999.00 each

Using your smartphone or DSLR, simply create an original film shot in notable, scenic spots around BGC. The video should run for a maximum of one minute. Upload your entry on Facebook or Instagram, set it to Public, and tag @BonifacioGlobalCityPH along with the hashtags #BGCitizenStories and #ExploreBGC. 

All it takes is 60 seconds. Don’t miss this chance to share your #BGCitizenStories!

The deadline of submission is on October 15, 2017. Complete mechanics are over at BGC’s Facebook page.