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ToR For Individual Film Makers On LTA
ToR For Individual Film Makers On LTA
Individual Consultancy: Engagement of Filmmakers on Long Term Arrangement (LTA) for 3 years (Open to
Indian Nationals only)
1. BACKGROUND / RATIONALE
UNICEF works towards realization of the rights of children as prescribed in the Convention of the Rights of
the Children. These rights pertain to child survival, protection, development and participation.
In their efforts to achieve programme outcomes, goals, various sections of UNICEF apply different strategies
and intervene at different levels. With these interventions, there have been significant achievements and
different lessons learnt. UNICEF has been using five strategies of (1) capacity development; (2)
decentralization and improved governance; (3) partnerships; (4) social inclusion for equity; and (5) knowledge
management to enhance results for children. UNICEF realizes ‘Knowledge management’ as a key strategy to
identify and document, processes, impact, issues, key insights, experience etc.
There is an ongoing requirement for production of communication, advocacy and visibility materials that
documents key children’s issues and ongoing responses in the field through high quality content packages, to
support UNICEF’s and the Government of India’s communication, advocacy and visibility efforts with
legislatures, policy makers, media, donors, partners and the public at large.
These high-quality content packages include design packages, advocacy toolkits, photo packages, human
interest stories, animation films and short films that document UNICEF related initiatives. These high-quality
content packages will be disseminated through different channels including website, external media
networks, social media networks, partner networks and donor reports.
To meet this requirement, UNICEF would like to engage individual filmmakers on LTA with UNICEF who will
be available at short notice to undertake field visits for documenting UNICEF activities and programmes. The
LTAs will be also used by the other UN agencies.
2. PURPOSE OF ASSIGNMENT
The purpose of setting up the Long-Term Arrangement is to facilitate and expedite the process by which
UNICEF in India will hire the services of individual film makers to produce short films, capturing stories of
change through the story of protagonist(s) from the field and share with stakeholders at national and global
level and to use as an advocacy tool.
Responsibilities of UNICEF:
i. UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity to be filmed
ii. UNICEF will provide all the expected components of final film(s)
iii. UNICEF will provide feedback/support/guidance during the development of the films.
iv. UNICEF will orient the film maker on UNICEF’s branding guidelines and other relevant guidelines
Work Assignments Overview (Include Major Tasks and Activities) Deliverables/ Timeline/Date
Outputs for submission
of Deliverable
i. A well edited, high quality, ready to broadcast film in all available Film of As per the
film formats ready to be disseminated on multiple digital required ratio respective
platforms in various aspect rations (9:16, 1:1, 16:9, 4:3) / Broll assignments
ii. Films can range from 30 seconds to five minutes
iii. High-quality BROLL, raw files and clean footage of the final
film/shoot
iv. Shooting masters of the film are to be retained by the consultant
for two years from the film’s finalization date.
v. Mixed track master to be submitted to UNICEF electronically or
in person
vi. International tracks version to be submitted to UNICEF
electronically or in person
vii. Cue sheet of the master (this is different from shot list)
viii. Music cue sheet
ix. Shot list (in case of human-interest stories)
x. B-Roll. The B-roll will contain a selection of the best shots and
interviews for each of the packages.
xi. Final Scripts in English and Hindi and regional languages, if
required.
xii. If the rights to any existing footage, music, sound, voice or photo
are to be procured, copyright license will be in the name of
UNICEF, for all mediums, in perpetuity. These will be ‘on actual
cost’.
xiii. UNICEF consent and release forms for everyone appearing in the
film to be signed by the people/children (by their guardians) to
be completed by the vendor with UNICEF support where
required and submitted to UNICEF.
xiv. Talent release form – for any film where actor’s services have
been hired.
xv. If UNICEF asks for, the consultant will ensure that all copyrights
of the writer, lyricist, footage etc are with UNICEF.
xvi. When asked by UNICEF, a shorter version of the film should be
edited out of the main film. This may be a promo or a short
version for presentation. No fresh shooting or recording may be
required for this. The costs for the new film will be based on the
total edit days involved.
xvii. If desired, clean version of the film (without graphics/text), with
open format of graphics to enable language versioning.
xviii. A much-shortened edited version – like a promo, if needed
xix. Language version of the film, if requested.
xx. Subtitling in English, or in any other language as required
xxi. Candidates should own or hire their equipment and the same
will not be provided by UNICEF. This includes but not limited to
HD cameras, drones, microphones, tripods and licensed editing
setups, including softwares.
5. DUTY STATION:
Anywhere in India
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Sciences, Commerce or diploma and technical course in filmmaking / videography
/ editing / script writing will be an asset.
Experience:
1. Five years of demonstrated experience in producing high quality films demonstrating creativity,
storytelling, script writing and shooting techniques that meet the highest international standards with
regards to film and editing technique.
2. Strong practical background in ideation, conceptualizing, script writing including the knowledge of latest
film editing software.
3. Excellent track record along with experience making films for and about the social development sector.
4. Access to and able to use the latest technology in the field of film making and multimedia production.
5. Knowledge of additional regional Indian languages will be an asset.
6. Experience in making films about, with and for children – including shooting and interviewing children.
Good understanding of designing for digital platforms; Functional and technical know-how of the
channels mentioned above, especially Facebook and Google.
7. Strong practical background in graphic design, including the knowledge of design software such as Adobe
Design Premium‐package and web design.
8. Experience (nationally and internationally) delivering on high profile filmmaking projects and contributes
extensively to national and international media outlets.
9. Experience in covering media / press events and shooting Broll will be an asset
10. Able to produce high quality written products for different platforms and in various styles.
11. Ability to conceptualize a full-content package for various platforms, telling a story and creating a design
concept to link the content as part of the package.
12. Working experience in a development sector is an added advantage. Industry knowledge and in-depth
knowledge of Indian market and trends (social media, digital and culturally appropriate trends) along
with understanding of UNICEF’s model and fundraising / lead generation techniques.
13. Should be able to partner with UNICEF to work on common goals and increase brand value and trust
through creative solutions.
Criteria Marks
1. Cover Letter - explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the 05
qualifications and skillset of the candidate are suitable for this position
2. Relevant educational qualifications 05
3. Relevant work experience 15
4. Minimum three Work Samples e.g. portfolio previous scripts, shoots and broadcast 25
films
Sub-Total: Candidates will be shortlisted for the Test based on the review of sub- 50
criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 as listed above. Candidates who score 40 marks and above (out of
50) will be shortlisted for the Test
5. A Test will be administered to shortlisted candidates 25
TOTAL TECHNICAL SCORE 75
The minimum overall qualifying score is 60. Only those candidates who meet the overall
qualifying marks of 60 will be considered technically responsive, and their financials will
be opened.
Financial Score 25
TOTAL 100
HOW TO APPLY:
The application to be submitted through the online portal and should contain four separate attachments:
i. A Cover Letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the
candidate are suitable for this position (to be uploaded online under “Cover Letter” tab)
ii. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under “Resume” tab)
iii. Three latest samples not older than 2017. You can either share a file with the open links to your work
samples or you can upload the documents (to be uploaded online under “Other – Applicant” as a single
document containing all the 3 work samples)
iv. A financial proposal, as per the template attached. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while
saving (to be uploaded online under “Financial Proposal” tab).
Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form, please mark
"n/a or 00", under the fee related questions in the online application form.
Without all the above 4 documents, your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not
be considered further.
• Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the
applicant.
• Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
• Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
• Women, trans, non-binary and gender diverse candidates meeting the requirements are strongly
encouraged to apply.
• UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds
including persons living with disabilities to apply.
• General Terms and Conditions for the Consultancy Contract is attached, for your reference.