Islam Media Project Ramadan Video

Project Summary We are seeking visually dynamic short documentaries on Muslims around the world engaging in unique cultural experiences surrounding Ramadan. We want dramatic, cinematic, uplifting footage of events that take place during Ramadan in different cultural contexts and locations. We would like to include all types of stories. Personal or public events, intimate or grand, stories that show a part of the daily Muslim experience. We are looking for stories that highlight the diversity of the Muslim population: painters, musicians, circus artists, writers, poets, actors, photographers, architects, imams, university professors and students, politicians and regular people. Stories that are interesting and out of the norm, as well as glimpses into everyday life. We are currently planning for stories in Ramadan 2015. We are looking for unconventional stories of Muslims fasting around the world, but not an explainer video about what Ramadan is. Background The Islam Media Project is an online multimedia site promoting the understanding of Islam and Muslims. It is a cinematic experience that will serve as a lasting multi-cultural portrayal of the day-to-day Muslim experience around the world. To illustrate this, we are covering the interwoven stories of life and worship in relation to the five pillars of Islam. Through these video portrayals, we hope to offer a glimpse into a day-in-the-life of a Muslim. Brief description for video RamadanStory: A story covering a unique character or tradition that occurs Ramadan in your country. We are looking for stories happening during different times of day. We would like you to specify the time of day the story is taking place. For example: (8PM Maghrib, Iftar) or (3AM) Examples: â�¢ Serving Suhur in Indonesia on roller blades â�¢ School football teams practicing during the night instead of the day â�¢ Ramadan Midnight Sales â�¢ Lanters makers in Egypt â�¢ Fireworks during Eid â�¢ Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore Samples: [login to view URL] [login to view URL] [login to view URL] [login to view URL] Scope ¢ Documentary short film ¢ Creative brief of proposed film ¢ Video production and post production ¢ The length should be maximum 2 - 3 minutes. ¢ Large sensor camera is required. (Examples Canon C300, C100 or Sony FS700, DSLR cameras such as the Canon 5D or 7D are okay too) ¢ Clear audio recording with a LAV and/ or boom ¢ English subtitles