PSBT invites proposals from independent filmmakers that look at issues related to Conflict. We are interested in in-depth incisive films that explore the range of conflicts – from religious, ethnic, political, social, generational, gender, industrial et all to those that are more personal and individual. We seek sensitive films that will help us understand the roots & causes of conflict, their implications & consequence with approaches to resolving them. The films could explore and analyze a single conflict and a specific dimension or take a more broad based approach. In all case the films need to be analytical even as they are emotive going beyond clichés and predictable narratives

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Conflict resolution is the processof resolving a dispute or a conflict, by providing each side's needs, and adequately addressing their interests so that they are satisfied with the outcome. Conflict resolution aims to end conflicts before they start or lead to physical fighting.

This usually involves two or more groups with opposing views regarding specific issues, and another group or individual who is considered to be neutral in their opinion on the subject. This last bit though is quite often not entirely demanded if the "outside" group is well respected by all opposing parties. Resolution methods can include conciliation, mediation , arbitration or litigation .

It may be possible to avoid conflict without actually resolving the underlying dispute, by getting the parties to recognize that they disagree but that no further action needs to be taken at that time. In a few cases, such as in a democracy, it may even be desirable that they disagree, thus exposing the issues to others who need to consider it for themselves: in this case the parties might agree to disagree.