MONTREAL – RCI viva, Radio Canada International’s web service for new and aspiring immigrants, has launched a new creative media competition on the theme of immigration and cultural diversity, called “Digital Diversity”.
Radio podcast or short film submissions are accepted until June 29th, 2007 with over $16,000 in prizes to be won.
Digital Diversity is an opportunity for the younger generation to express their vision of immigration through sound and image. All permanent Canadian residents and Canadian citizens aged 18–35 are invited to submit a 3- to 8-minute short film or radio podcast that takes an original, constructive look at immigration in Canada or that profiles an inspiring figure or emerging talent from a cultural community.
All genres are accepted, including comedy, drama, thriller or, even, science fiction. A jury consisting of Alden Habacon, Clement Virgo, Ruba Nadda and Mitra Sen will select the top films and podcasts, which will then be webcast on the RCI viva web site: www.rcinet.ca/digitaldiversity in Fall 2007.
The selections will compete for the People’s Choice Awards decided by Canadians through online voting.
“Canada is a country composed of many diverse communities. How are immigrants being received and how are they adapting to life in Canada? Digital Diversity aims to introduce all Canadians to life in these communities in a creative and expressive way, said Digital Diversity spokesperson Garvia Bailey, host of Big City Small World. “I’m pleased to be a part of it and I can’t wait to listen to and view all the entries this fall when they are broadcast on RCI Viva’s website.”
A French version of the competition has also been launched called Métissé serré.
