That’s so Swede
Sweding is the summarized remake of a popular film using a very limited budget and a video camera. Sweding is the perfect opportunity for media students to make brilliant feature films, while spending nothing but time. Can you make a fake low budget film that can actually qualify as the actual one? Lights, Camera, Swede.
1 movie per contingent
(max 4 people can register as a team)
Time :3-4 mins
Max points:500
Not So Silent Movie
This innovative event calls upon all the filmmakers to put together their story telling as well as auditory skills and make a unique film. The only catch here, there should be a sound effect used to make every imaginary object real.
Eg, A man shooting with an imaginary gun has the sounds of actual gunshots in the background.
1 movie per contingent
Time: 2-3 mins
(max 4 people can register as a team)
Maximum points:300
Name, Place, Animal, Thing
A B C D E….. STOP. Remember the game Name, Place, Animal, Thing where you choose an alphabet and then you have to create a name, place, animal or thing which started with that alphabet. This time, you will use the game to make a movie! Select your alphabet carefully as your film requires a name, place, animal and thing with that alphabet. Let the movie making games begin!
2 movies per contingent
(max 4 people can register as a team)
Time :6-8 mins
Max points :1000
Twisted
In this event, participants are given a famous fairytale or a myth, along with a modern day novel. They have to mix both the stories to come up with an innovative tale, which is a fine culmination of creative writing capabilities. The next round will involve you narrating your story to the judge. Will the magic work?
1 team per contingent
(max 2 people can register as a team)
Topic to be given on the day of the event
Max points:300
Old is Gold Spot
As the title suggests; the teams have to take an old product that does not come in the market in today’s day and age, and remarket it completely. Change its marketing strategy to make it more appealing, while still keeping its originality. You have to do a 360 degree ad campaign which will be judged on your creative and marketing skills. You also have to make a presentation and pitch the idea to the judges, who will be sitting with pouches of gold coins. The one who earns more coins by selling their products wins!
1 team per contingent
(max 3 people can register as a team)
Max points:300
Safety Board
In this event, participants are required to make print advertisements on traffic awareness. They have to make a set of billboards, which should make reckless drivers aware of the danger they can cause.
Unlimited entries
(Only one person per team)
Maximum points :500
Mere Paas Maa Hain
You will select a Bollywood mocie scene and an electronic product,from the Oracle’s bowl.Utilizing the best of your editing and creative skills,you will edit the scene by weaving in an added 1 minute of your own original footage to it. You can become existing characters or new characters in the film,but using a fine blend of your dialogues and scenes,you need to create a TVC and print advertisement. Mere paas scene hain,dialogue hain,actor hain? Tere paas kya hain?
1 movie per contingent
(Max 4 people can register as a team)
Time:1.5 mins
Max points:300
News Flash
One of Detour’s patented events. Your team posing as news reporters is expected to deliver a news report on a clip that will be shown to them on the spot. However, one of the three will not be able to see the clip and will have to be prompted by the other two tactfully as they guide him to guessing what the clip might actually be!
2 teams per contingent
(Max 3 people can register as a team)
Max points:300
Real Breaking News
A trademark Detour event.Participants are given a time and location of a place where an ‘unexpected’ situation is going to happen. As news reporters they have to cover the story live and make a full fledged report on it!
One team of 2 people
Briefing will take place before the event
Max points:500
Newsroom
Are you tired of watching useless news discussions happening on various news channels. Do you think you can be the actual voice that counts? This event puts you in their place; we have a mock debate which is in the form of a news room discussion monitored by our TV show anchor. Do you have what it takes to make your opinion count?
1 person per contingent
Time limit per debate:15 mins
Max points:300
Your Own PR
One of the most popular events at Detour, ‘Your own PR’ is an enthusiastic cut throat competition where colleges have to promote themselves over the span of the fest! The college that does the best PR job and creates the most buzz will evolve as the champion!
Unlimited entries
Max points:750
Damage Control
You are given a crisis situation 1 hour prior to the event. Using your PR skills you have to be able to come up with an appropriate strategy by which you will tackle the problem intelligently and render suitable ‘Damage control!’
2 teams per contingent
Presentation style :Verbal
(Max 2 people can register as a team)
Max points :300
Cult Figure
The rules are simple. Create a page on our website, and then regularly update your God’s status,contingent performance and any insider scoop that will make your God the most followed.The God with the most followers wins.
1 team per contingent
(Max 2 people can register as a team)
Max points:500
Lights!Bolts!Flashes!
You are given a theme based on which you have to scou the city,taking unique pictures.You have to submit two printed images,with a document explaining the logic behind them. So team up and theme up!
1 team per contingent
(max 2 people can register as a team)
Max points:500
Pigment
You are required to revamp a Hollywood movie and paint a poster for it according to old 70’s Bollywood style. The most authentic poster depiction of a movie wins. The catch here is somehow the whole movies plot should be shown on the poster.
2 teams per contingent
(max 3 people can register as a team)
Max points:300
Cover Up
Gods too need a magazine to share all the gossip.Here’s a chance to design a magazine cover especially for them.You are required to design a magazine cover,with your contingent God being the cover story.The cover story will be based on a problem given to you.Other story blurbs can also be added depending on your preference.So will it be an expose or a cover up?
1 team per contingent
(Max 3 people can register as a team)
Max points:300
Heavenly Advice
Do you have what it takes to host a show for the Gods. A show that is only meant to be heard by divine ears. Can you play mortal music and appease the Immortals? Can you solve their ever lasting problems? Here’s your chance to be the ‘Dear Diana’ to the Gods and give them the heavenly advice they need.
2 teams per contingent
(max 2 people can register as a team)
Time limit:2-3 mins
Max points:750
Whats THE-AD-RE?
The Gods have been graceful when it comes to making theatre. The rules are simple, choose an old advertisement from the Oracles bowl, and using the storyline or underlying theme of the advertisement, to create a story. The possibilities are endless, but the winner can only be one. Can you appease the Gods and make them understand your story or will they be forever left screaming “ Whats the-ad- re?”
6-8 people per team
Time limit: 6-8 mins
Max points:750
Dance Of Destiny
Dance is needed to communicate with the Gods,but not a simple dance;you need a dance with a purpose.Use two styles to create a dance,but there is a tiny twist.We will give you a prop and you have to use it in your dance.Not only will you be judged on how well you dance but also on how well you creatively use the prop with your dance styles. Do you have what it takes to seal your destiny.
6-10 people
Time:5 mins
Max Points:750
Ramp Of God
Are you an avid fashion designer and music listener? Well how about blending both in one innovative event. You will be given a musical artist, and you have to incorporate his/her music and the message it sends across and make a tribute to the artist. You can also use the music and signature looks of the artist to gain inspiration. You also have to submit the sketches of your costume designs. So get your pencils and needles ready and let’s get set for Fashion!
10-12 people per contingent
Time:8-10 minutes
Max points:750
Slash of the Titans
Get your musical instruments together and sing melodious tunes which are fit for Apollo (the God of Music) . You have to play one original based on a nursery rhyme or a fairy tale, and another cover of your choice. This is the battle between the Gods; do you have what it takes to change the atmosphere with your music.
3-6 people per contingent
Time:10 mins (including set up)
Max points:750
Detour Awards Ceremony
The moment of truth. Bring your best clothes and get a complete make over done, for the Detour awards night is your time to shine. The awards night, which was first started by Detour is a tradition that has been observed over the years, but this year it promises to be bigger, better and more Godlike! So get all your followers and supporters and arise to the status of the ultimate God with the ultimate trophy!
Rules: Entries unlimited!