35th National Statistics Month
DIGITAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
“Advancing Data and Statistics Through Digital Transformation: 
A Road to an Empowered Nation.”

ELIGIBILITY

• All Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are enjoined to submit their entry. Only one entry for each institution will be accepted.

GUIDELINES

• The documentary should adhere to the 35th National Statistics Month (NSM) theme “Advancing Data and Statistics Through Digital Transformation: A Road to an Empowered Nation”.
• Videos and photos to be used in the documentary should be original.
• The soundtrack and other music scoring to be used can be produced and owned by other artists, provided that appropriate acknowledgement will be included in the closing credits.
• Clips must be shot using mobile devices (mobile phone or digital camera) in landscape orientation.
• The final output should be rendered in HD file MP4 format.
• The total running time of the documentary should not exceed 10 minutes including its opening and closing billboards.
• Dialogues may be in any language but should have a Filipino or English subtitle provided.
• A lay-out/design of the documentary poster with a measurement of 5x4ft (Portrait Orientation) representing the documentary should also be submitted. 

SUBMISSION

• Entries together with the poster must be submitted via email or Google drive to rsso03@psa.gov.ph on or before 15 October 2024.
• Entries must contain the file name Documentary_Name of Institution (Abbreviate) (Documentary_PSA).

AWARDS AND WINNERS

• The top three best documentaries will be awarded as 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place, respectively.
• The winners will be announced during the closing ceremony of the 35th NSM scheduled on 30 October 2024.
• The winners will receive plaques, certificates of recognition and tokens.
• A special award for the best poster will also be given.
   

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Noted and Approved by:

Arlene M. Divino
Regional Director