DQE - Powerkidz Talent Search

HYDERABAD, India, November 24, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DQ Entertainment, the animation, gaming and live action entertainment group, today announces the launch of its talent search for children in creative writing and cinematography. The DQ Powerkidz story and script writing competition will be conducted on an all India basis and targets over 800-1000 schools in the country. Through this event DQE intends to expose students nationwide to the language of audio visuals with the winning entry turned into a Short Film, produced by DQ Entertainment. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.dqentertainment.com.

The entries will be judged by a jury consisting of distinguished personalities from the media and entertainment industry. Five best story writers will be short listed and invited to attend a two day fun-filled interactive Children's audio-visual fiesta which will include Visual arts, animation, Theatre and Creative workshops along with interactive brainstorming sessions for the children to be held at Hyderabad in January-February 2011.

The winning entry of DQ Powerkidz contest will be converted into a short film enacted by the writer as well as other supporting cast members selected by DQE. This will be sent for onward submission to the Ciak Junior Film festival - an international contest held in Treviso, Italy. The winner of the DQ Power Kidz talent search contest will also be sponsored to represent the film in Treviso, Italy.

Films based on stories written by children from various countries such as Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, China, Portugal, Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, India, Switzerland, Bulgaria and South Africa, between the age group of 10 -15 years have participated in the Ciak junior festival each year. DQE has participated in this Film Festival in the past and has been the recipient of the 'UNESCO Gandhi jury award' and the 'best story award' at this prestigious event.

Sumedha Saraogi, Sr. V.P. BD and Branding at DQE commented:

"Our aim is to promote creative thought and expression using the Audio Visual medium amongst children. DQ Powerkidz will provide the platform for creative expression for children in the ages of 10-15. We will draw upon our in-house creative talent base of over 3000 artists to conduct workshops for children and ignite their creative spirit."

About DQE:

DQE is one of the leading producers of animation, visual effects, game art and live action entertainment content for the global media and entertainment industry. DQE's production in hi-end 3D, 'The Jungle Book' is in production as a 52 episode animated series and a 60 minute TV feature in co-production with international majors including TF1 and Moonscoop, France, ZDF Group, Germany and is to be released worldwide in 2010.

Toomai - The Elephant Boy is a live action TV series which is currently being developed in co-operation with international broadcasters, while several Indian IPs like Mysteries & Feluda, Omkar, Balkand I, II and III with international broadcasters have had a successful run.

DQE has also announced the development of a series of animated short films for television in collaboration with French production companies Method Animation and MK2. DQE, Method Animation and MK2 announced the production and worldwide distribution and exploitation of an animated version of 104 six-minute episodes inspired by the legendary film icon Charlie Chaplin's Hollywood films. DQE is also producing a 3D animated stereoscopic feature film "The Prodigies" for Onyx Films and Fidelite Films, France.

DQE has received recognition and awards at several national and international forums fostering creativity and excellence. Recent recognitions include the Ernst & Young, Entrepreneur of the Year - 2009 India Awards, The UK Broadcast Awards 2010, Sichuan TV Festival International "Gold Panda" Awards, The Emmy Award, administered by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for Tutenstein TV series co-produced by DQE and several others.

DQE's production facilities are based in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata and it has international sales representatives in Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo. With a workforce of approximately 3,500 permanent employees, DQE has a global client-partner base of over 90 producers, distributors, broadcasters and licensors including Walt Disney Group, Universal Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation Studios Inc., Electronic Arts, Marvel Comics, American Greetings, BBC Group, M6/France TV Group/TF-1 - leading broadcasting and distribution groups from France, ZDF TV and ZDF Enterprises - leading broadcasting and global distributors from Germany, ABC Australia, Al Jazeera - Arabic nations, Disney Channels - Asia, Cartoon Network Group and many more worldwide.

    Further Information:

    DQ Entertainment International
    Sumedha Saraogi
    [email protected]
    Tel: +91-40-2355-3726/27

    DQ Entertainment International
    P R Vishnu
    [email protected]
    Tel: +91-40-2355-3726/27

SOURCE DQ Entertainment International (DQE)