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Objective

Encourage participants to create engaging and meaningful short videos (up to 60 seconds) highlighting themes around parenthood, family, and the journey to becoming parents.

Contest Guidelines

Eligibility

  • Open to all attendees of the Path to Parenthood 2024 event.
  • Participants must be 18 years or older.

Theme

  • The theme of the contest is “The Journey to Parenthood”.
  • Videos should reflect personal experiences, tips, or inspirational stories on the path to parenthood.

Video Specifications

  • Duration: Minimum of 60 seconds to Maximum of 90 seconds.
  • Format: Vertical format (9:16) optimized for platforms like Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels.
  • Resolution: Minimum 720p resolution for video quality.

Submission Process

  • Send your videos in appropriate resolution on the WhatsApp number +91 63645 23849

Judging Criteria

  • Videos will be judged based on the following:

  • Creativity (40%): How original and innovative the content is.

  • Emotional Appeal (35%): How touching or inspiring the story is.

  • Relevance (25%): How well the video aligns with the theme.

Timeline

  • Contest Begins: September 20, 2024.
  • Last Date for Submission: October 10, 2024.
  • Winner Announcement: October 20, 2024, during the Path to Parenthood event at Grand Castle, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.

Prizes

  • 1st Place: ₹50,000 + Feature on the official event page.
  • 2nd Place: ₹25,000 + Special mention on event socials.
  • 3rd Place: ₹10,000 + Exclusive event goodies.
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Rules and Regulations

  • Each participant can submit only one video.
  • Content must be original and must not infringe on third-party copyrights.
  • Videos containing inappropriate or offensive material will be disqualified.
  • By participating, you grant Path to Parenthood 2024 the right to use your video for promotional purposes.
  • The video should be in English/Kannada only.
  • The video should not be uploaded on any social media platforms, and doing so will lead to immediate disqualification.

How to Enter

  • Record and edit your short video.
  • Send your videos in appropriate resolution on the WhatsApp number +91 63645 23849.

Additional Tips for Participants

  • Highlight the emotional aspects of the parenthood journey.
  • Use clear audio and bright, engaging visuals.
  • Ensure your video follows the 60-second time limit.

Breaking Silence, Sharing Reels

Theme: Emotional Journeys in the Path to Parenthood

Sub-Themes

1. Coping with Uncertainty and Anxiety 2. The Emotional Impact of Fertility Treatments 3. Finding Hope and Resilience

Description

Explore the emotional rollercoaster of fertility challenges.

Theme: Navigating Treatments in the Path to Parenthood

Sub-Themes

1. Understanding Treatment Options 2. The Physical and Emotional Toll of Treatments 3. The Waiting Game: From Tests to Results

Description

Provide an overview of fertility treatment options. Examine the physical and emotional challenges faced. Discuss financial and logistical issues involved in treatments.

Theme: Male Factor: Breaking the Silence

Sub-Themes

1. Communication with Partners 2. Seeking Support from Family and Friends 3. The Role of Support Groups and Counseling 4. Balancing Relationship Dynamics During Fertility Struggles

Description

Discuss the importance of communication between partners. Emphasize the role of family and friends for support. Highlight benefits of support groups and counseling.

Theme: Beyond Fertility: Donors, Surrogacy,and Adoption

Sub-Themes

1. Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Donation 2. Surrogacy Journeys 3. Adoption Processes and Experiences 4. Legal and Ethical Considerations

Description

Explore the options beyond traditional IVF treatments. Highlight the journeys of using donors and surrogacy. Discuss adoption processes and experiences. Address legal and ethical considerations.

Theme:Path to Parenthood in the Workplace

Sub-Themes

1. Balancing Work and Fertility Treatments 2. Employer Support and Benefits 3. Managing Work-Related Stress and Fertility 4. Navigating Conversations about Fertility at Work

Description

Share stories of balancing work and fertility treatments. Highlight employer support and available benefits. Explore strategies for managing work-related stress.

Theme Sub-Themes
( A few examples as given as sub-themes) 		Description
Emotional Journeys in the Path to Parenthood 1. Coping with Uncertainty and Anxiety
2. The Emotional Impact of Fertility Treatments
3. Finding Hope and Resilience 		Explore the emotional rollercoaster of fertility challenges.
Navigating Treatments in the Path to Parenthood 1. Understanding Treatment Options
2. The Physical and Emotional Toll of Treatments
3. The Waiting Game: From Tests to Results 		Provide an overview of fertility treatment options. Examine the physical and emotional challenges faced. Discuss financial and logistical issues involved in treatments.
Male Factor: Breaking the Silence 1. Overcoming Stigma and Myths
2. The Psychological Impact on Men
3. Supporting Your Partner through Male Infertility
4. Treatment and Coping Strategies for Men 		Challenge stigma and myths surrounding male infertility. Explore the psychological effects on men. Highlight support from partners and coping strategies.
Relationships and Support Networks 1. Communication with Partners
2. Seeking Support from Family and Friends
3. The Role of Support Groups and Counseling
4. Balancing Relationship Dynamics During Fertility Struggles 		Discuss the importance of communication between partners. Emphasize the role of family and friends for support. Highlight benefits of support groups and counseling.
Beyond Fertility: Donors, Surrogacy,and Adoption 1. Egg, Sperm, and Embryo Donation
2. Surrogacy Journeys
3. Adoption Processes and Experiences
4. Legal and Ethical Considerations 		Explore the options beyond traditional IVF treatments. Highlight the journeys of using donors and surrogacy. Discuss adoption processes and experiences. Address legal and ethical considerations.
Path to Parenthood in the Workplace 1. Balancing Work and Fertility Treatments
2. Employer Support and Benefits
3. Managing Work-Related Stress and Fertility
4. Navigating Conversations about Fertility at Work 		Share stories of balancing work and fertility treatments. Highlight employer support and available benefits. Explore strategies for managing work-related stress.