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Sep 2311 PM
Short Filmmaking Competition
Price₹499onwards
Sep 2311 PM
About
Showcase your stories, celebrate creativity, and compete with fellow filmmakers in our Short Filmmaking Competition!
About Short Film Competition
Through this competition, we aim to identify talented filmmakers who are looking for opportunities to connect with production houses, studios, and streaming platforms. The competition will be conducted in two phases. Online registrations open ahead of the event, and the top films will be screened in front of production houses, studios, and creative agencies.
Guidelines
1. Duration: Films must have a minimum duration of 3 minutes and maximum of 10 minutes, including opening and end credits.
2. Languages: Telugu, Hindi, and English are preferred. All films must include English subtitles.
3. Format: All films must be shot and submitted in landscape mode (16:9 aspect ratio).
4. Originality: All submissions must be original works.
5. Content Guidelines: Films must not contain obscene, provocative, or offensive content in dialogue, attire, or visuals. Content that targets or disrespects individuals, communities, genders, races, castes, religions, or political issues is not permitted.
6. Copyright: Entries involving copyright infringement or plagiarism will be disqualified.
7. Judging: The decision of the judges shall be final and binding.
8. Submission Deadline: Submissions will close on 11PM 23rd September 2026
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Bring your stories to life and let your films take the spotlight!
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Terms and Conditions
• For any reason if the event is cancelled from our end, the amount on the poster will be refunded and not the transaction fee.
• For any reason, if you are unable to make it to the event after registration, the amount will not be refunded or carried forward.
• Spot registrations are subject to availability. Entry is not guaranteed and spot entries will not be eligible for refunds, carry forwards, or compensations. We recommend registering in advance.
Note
Respect the Space & People
Treat the venue, hosts, fellow participants, and staff with courtesy at all times.
Sobriety & Conduct
Please arrive sober and in good spirit. Entry will not be permitted if you are intoxicated, under the influence, or behaving in a disruptive manner.
Host & Venue Discretion
Entry is subject to the discretion of the host and venue management. If your behavior is deemed inappropriate or unsafe, you may be denied entry or asked to leave.
No Refund Policy
In cases of denied entry or removal due to misconduct, intoxication, or violation of guidelines, the entry fee will not be refunded.
Positive Vibes Only
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