VERTICAL AD FILM CHALLENGE

Name: VERTICAL AD FILM CHALLENGE
Start: 2026-10-01T10:00:00+05:30
End: 2026-10-04T10:00:00+05:30

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Oct 110 AM

Hosted ByCINIC

About

THE VERTICAL AD FILM CHALLENGE 45-60 seconds. Any D2C brand you want. No boring ads. A filmmaking challenge built entirely for 9:16

Misfits × Hyderabad Film Festival

Pick any D2C brand you love, or one you think deserves a better ad. Make a 45-60 second vertical, social-first ad for it and show us what advertising looks like when creators take over.

Prize pool

Winner: ₹10,000
Runner-up: ₹5,000

Submissions close: 3 October 2026, 4 PM

THE BRIEF

Your challenge:

1. Pick any brand. Big, small, local, global, your call.
2. Make an original 45-60 second social-first ad for it.
3. Not a product demo.
4. Not "Hi guys, today I'm going to tell you about…"
5. And definitely not another ad people want to skip.

Make us laugh. Make us think. Make us feel something. Make it weird. Make it cinematic. Make it social. Make it not fit in. Just make us watch.

THE RULES

9:16 only.
45 to 60 seconds.
One brand per entry, any D2C brand you choose.
Original work.
Solo or team entries welcome.
Shoot it on a phone, on a camera or with AI. Your choice.
Post it as a Reel and tag the brand you picked, Misfits and HFF.
Submit your published link before 4 PM, 3 October.
Please ensure that no content negatively impacts the brand’s identity or reputation. No cuss words, inappropriate/offensive language, political or controversial topics, or any content that could put the brand in a negative light.

WHO CAN ENTER?

Creators
Filmmakers
Influencers
Writers
Editors
Designers
Film students
Advertising people
Misfits: people who don't know what to call themselves yet

If you can tell a story, you're in.

HOW WE'LL JUDGE

40%, THE IDEA: Is it fresh?
30%, THE STORY: Did we want to keep watching?
30%, THE BRAND: Did you make your brand impossible to forget?

THE PAYOFF

₹15,000. Two winners. One stage.

Winner: ₹10,000 | Runner-up: ₹5,000

Winning films are screened at the Hyderabad Film Festival 2026.

The winning creators get a direct chance to pitch for, or work on, a future Misfits brand brief.

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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 Our events are built on community, culture, and good energy. Bring your best self so we can all have a memorable time together.

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