Sony BBC Earth returns with the 3rd Edition of ‘Earth In Focus’
Chennai: A picture is a poem without words as it captures moments in its purest form. Bringing in good news for all photography enthusiasts, Sony BBC launches the third edition of its much-awaited photography competition – ‘Earth In Focus’. Rooted in the belief that every photograph tells a compelling story, this year’s theme, ‘Pride of India’, celebrates the rich tapestry of India’s architecture, cultures, and people. The contest empowers photographers to embody the role of storytellers in a language that goes beyond words.
Earth In Focus invites photographers of all levels to participate and share their unique perspectives within the subcategories of Wildlife, Portraits, and Monuments. Commencing on August 21, the month-long competition will allow people to cast their vote for their favourite photos from amongst those submitted. The contest will be judged by Supreet Sahoo, an avid birdwatcher and an award-winning photographer with a specialty in Tropical bird photography. The winners will be gratified with a SONY ZV-1F Vlog Camera along with getting a chance to be featured on the Sony BBC Earth channel. Additionally, the top 15 winners will receive an exclusive opportunity to learn from the industry stalwart – Mr. Sandeep Sahoo, further refining their craft and enhancing their storytelling skills.
The last edition of the contest centered around ‘Thrill of Life’ and received a phenomenal response for its sub-themes of Landscape, Adventure, and Wildlife.
For more information about the Earth In Focus – Pride of India photography contest, including rules, submission guidelines, and updates, please visit https://www.sonybbcearth.com/Earthinfocus/ starting August 21st.
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Rohan Jain, Business Operations Head – Sony AATH and Head – Marketing & Insights, English Cluster, Sony Pictures Networks
“At Sony BBC Earth, we deeply recognize the transformative potential of visual storytelling. Our property Earth In Focus resonates with photography enthusiasts across the country. With our current theme ‘Pride of India’ we invite people to unveil the hidden gems of India’s cultural mosaic along with creating an enduring narrative that will inspire, enlighten, and forge a sense of unity across the globe.”
About Sony BBC Earth
Sony BBC Earth is a premium factual entertainment channel by MSM Worldwide Factual Media – a Joint venture between Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) and BBC Worldwide.
Sony BBC Earth is home to BBC’s award-winning factual programs and the work of some of the world’s foremost factual filmmakers. Rooted in the philosophy of ‘Feel Alive’, the channel promises a grand visual spectacle, positive insightful storytelling, and a new perspective on knowledge and entertainment.
The channel has diverse content offerings ranging from fun, insightful science, nature, and wildlife to adventure and human-interest stories with shows like The Green Planet, Blue Planet II, Serengeti I & II, Dynasties, Trust Me I’m a Doctor, Rick Stein’s India, Bang Goes the Theory, Deadly 60, Planet Earth II, Fishing Impossible, Where the Wild Men Are with Ben Fogle, etc.
The channel is broadcast in SD & HD and is available in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India.
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Sony Pictures Networks is the consumer-facing identity of Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited, which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan.
The Company has several channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India’s leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India’s premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; WAH, the Hindi movies channel for rural markets; SAB and SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from its content library; PIX and PIX HD, Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sony Sports Network – SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD; SONY TEN 4, SONY TEN 4 HD; Sony मराठी, the Marathi general entertainment channel; SonyLIV – the digital entertainment VOD platform and Studio NEXT the independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media. The Company reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries.
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The Company is in its 27th year of operations in India. Besides having overseas subsidiaries, it has a subsidiary MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited, and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.
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