Jeevika: Asia Livelihood Documentary Film Competition and Festival brings together films on the issue of livelihood and showcases them to raise mass awareness. The Jeevika 2009 competition is open to professional filmmakers and students who are citizens of the following nations: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. The competition is for documentaries focusing on the livelihoods of individuals and communities. Jeevika started in 2003 with an India focus; in 2005, it expanded to South Asia; and in 2009, it has become an "Asia Livelihood Documentary Competition and Festival".


Prizes include INR 2 lakh/US$4,000 and certificates awarded to the three best films, student category, and special jury category with an advocacy grant to one of the shortlisted films.

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