Known for its compelling narratives and meaningful initiatives, Sony BBC Earth has launched the fifth edition of its photography contest – ‘Earth In Focus’. With a canvas of infinite possibilities, the channel has set the stage for photography enthusiasts to showcase their unique perspectives on India under the theme ‘Shades of Life’.

‘Earth In Focus’ celebrates the richness of our planet and gives people a chance to showcase its unity amidst vast diversity through their lens. To participate, people can submit their photographs on the https://www.sonybbcearth.com/Earthinfocus/contest-upload under the subcategories - Glow of Earth, Colours of Culture, and Vibrant Wild. The month-long contest will be judged by Wildlife Photographer & Educator Sudhir Shivaram. He is one of India’s most respected wildlife photographers and photography educators. A former Engineering Director, he left his corporate career in 2013 to pursue photography full-time. Today, he is the Brand Ambassador for Sony Alpha India and a globally recognized conservation storyteller. 

The top three winners across categories will receive a mega prize of a GoPro Hero 13 and get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to feature on the Sony BBC Earth channel. Additionally, the top 15 selections will get an opportunity to receive exclusive guidance from Mr. Sudhir Shivaram through a masterclass. 

For more information about the ‘Earth In Focus’ - One World, Many Frames photography contest, including rules, submission guidelines, and updates, please visit https://www.sonybbcearth.com/Earthinfocus/ 

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Rohan Jain, Business Operations Head - Sony AATH and Cluster Head – Marketing, Movies, Infotainment, Regional and Sony PAL • Channel PIX

“As a channel committed to inspiring passion and exploration, we are thrilled to offer ‘Earth In Focus’ as a platform for people to showcase their talent and contribute to our shared passion for the world. As we announce the fifth edition of the contest, we are excited to see the world through the lens of our talented photographers and share their stunning work with our audience."

Sudhir Shivaram, Contest judge, Earth In Focus

“I am truly delighted to be a part of Sony BBC Earth’s ‘Earth In Focus.’ For me, photography has always been about much more than creating an image; it is about telling stories, evoking emotions, and celebrating the wonders of life in all its forms. The theme ‘Shades of Life’ beautifully captures this spirit, and I am excited to see how each photographer interprets it through their own vision and creativity.”

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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About Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India):

Sony Pictures Networks India 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; Sony SAB and Sony SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; Sony MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; Sony MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; Sony MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; Sony WAH, the Hindi movies channel for rural markets; Sony PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from its content library; Sony PIX and Sony PIX HD, the English movies channels, Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; Sony YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sony Sports Network – Sony Sports Ten 1,  Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD; Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 4 HD; Sony Sports Ten 5; Sony Sports Ten 5 HD; Sony Marathi, the Marathi general entertainment channel; Sony LIV - 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.

The Company is recognised as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. It is a recipient of several awards, including India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute, India, Exemplars of Inclusion in AVTAR & Seramount’s Most Inclusive Companies Index 2024 and listed as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India for eight consecutive years by AVTAR & Seramount. In recognition of the company’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices, SPNI won the ET Future Skills 2024 for Best Learning Program Supporting Change Transformation Business Strategy, and the TISS LeapVault CLO Awards 2024 for Best Employee Engagement Program and Best Games Based Learning Program.

The Company is in its 30th 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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