Tiatr Script Writing Competition
State: Goa
Ministry: null
Department: Art, Culture and Museums Department
Category: Sports & Culture
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to encourage new generation playwrights to create quality Tiatr scripts and enrich Konkani language. It provides cash prizes and publication opportunities for original traditional format scripts.

Benefits:
##### ***Cash Prizes***

- 1st Prize: ₹15,000/-
- 2nd Prize: ₹10,000/-
- 3rd Prize: ₹5,000/-

##### ***Additional Benefits***

- **Certificates:** Provided to first three prize winners.- **Publication Opportunity:** Prize winning scripts can be printed in book form at Tiatr Academy of Goa&#39;s cost (subject to No Objection Certificate from script writer).- **Honorarium:** ₹5,000/- one-time payment for published scripts (in addition to prize money).- **Complimentary Copies:** 100 copies of the published book provided to script writer.
##### ***Conditions***

- Scripts must comply with content guidelines - no adverse remarks against any Governments/Individuals/Institutions or anything against caste, creed and religion
- For publication benefits, script writers must provide No Objection Certificate to Tiatr Academy of Goa.

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Eligibility:
##### ***Basic Requirements***

- The applicant must write scripts on themes as specified by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
- The applicant must ensure the script has not been published or performed earlier.
- The applicant must write original scripts only.

##### ***Script Format Requirements***

- The applicant must write scripts in traditional tiatr format.
- The applicant must include minimum 6 to 7 podd&#39;de in the script.
- The applicant must include at least 4 Cantos in the script.
- The applicant must write scripts in Konkani language using Roman script.
- The applicant must ensure comedy is inter-related to the main plot (however, comedy may be absent in religious tiatr).

##### ***Content Guidelines***

- The applicant must ensure scripts do not contain adverse remarks against any Governments/Individuals/Institutions.
- The applicant must ensure scripts do not contain content against caste, creed and religion that may hurt sentiments.

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Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields. Attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to - 
Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment 
Post-Application ProcessesStep 1: Evaluation Process
The submitted scripts will be evaluated by a panel of judges appointed by Tiatr Academy of Goa, whose decision will be final and binding. The judging process will assess scripts based on quality, format compliance, and adherence to specified themes.
Step 2: Result Declaration and Prize Distribution
Winners will be announced after the judging process is completed, and the first three best scripts will receive cash prizes and certificates as specified. Prize winners will be contacted for any additional procedures related to publication opportunities.

Documents Required:
Three (3) Typed Copies of the Complete Tiatr Script
*Scripts must be submitted in typed format only.
*All copies must be complete and identical.