Hippocampus, the Creatives Club of SIBM Bengaluru, presents Mirage, a spellbinding spectacle within the grand tapestry of Revelation’24. In the alchemy of creativity, Mirage transcends conventional boundaries, urging participants to not just photograph but to paint with pixels, seizing the raw, unfiltered essence of life's fleeting moments. Step into the limelight, embrace the challenge, and let the kaleidoscope of your creativity radiate.

Round 1 - Photo Submission (Online)

The marvels of daily life are exciting; no movie director can arrange the unexpected that you find in the street." - Robert Doisneau
In round 1 students will be asked to upload a photograph on the theme “The Art of Still Life”

Round 2 - On-Campus Final Round

In round 2, which will be held on campus, students will be asked to make a reel covering the essence of Revelation’24.

1. The contest is open to individuals.
2. Participants must follow @sibmbengaluru on Instagram.
3. Entries must be submitted online via google forms.
4. Participants may be asked to provide the original photograph via email.
5. Photographs may be accompanied by a caption. However, the impact of captions is up to the discretion of the judges.
6. 20 shortlisted individuals will move on to the final round, which will be conducted on campus and will involve taking pictures of cultural events. Finalists must submit two pictures.
7. All photographs must be original and clicked by the participant within the bounds of the college premises.
8. Only very minimal post-processing is allowed.Refer to http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/digital-manipulation-notice/ for a briefing on all the basic elements of post-processing allowed in this competition.
9. The photographs' EXIF data must be intact and should include the date and time on which it was clicked and the model of the camera it was clicked with.
10. By participating in the competition, entrants agree to allow the organizers to use their photographs, in print or electronic form, for non-commercial purposes.
11. Entrants' photographs may be posted on the Official SIBM Bengaluru Facebook page for liking and sharing, and on the Instagram page for liking and sharing.
12. There is no entry fee for participation.
13. Entries should be submitted on the unstop portal as well as uploaded via the IG accounts.
14. The Instagram handle provided in the registration form must match the one from which the photograph is uploaded.
15. Entries will be judged on creativity, appeal, quality and originality.
16. All participants must carry a valid ID card of their institute or a bona fide certificate duly signed by the Director, and a valid Government photo ID (Driving License/ Passport/ Aadhar card).
17. The decisions of the judges and the Organizing Committee are final and binding.