1. Eligibility

 

• • It is open to students in school grades 6–12 and college grades 12+3+2, under 24 years of age as of January 1, 2024.

• • International student submissions are welcome under the “Films Without Borders” section.

• • The festival encourages participation from all disciplines—not just media or film students.

2. Film Duration

 

• • This is a short film festival; submissions must not exceed 25 minutes (including opening and end credits).

3. Language & Subtitles

 

• • Films may be in any Indian or international language, but must have English subtitles for wider accessibility.

4. Submission Guidelines

 

• • Films must be submitted by the Director or Producer of the project.

• • Each student may submit a Maximum of Two Entries.

• • A submission is considered complete only when all required information is provided in the entry form. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified.

• • All films must include industry-standard opening and end credits.

5. Copyright & Permissions

 

• • By submitting, the participant certifies that they hold the rights to commit the film to public screenings and festival promotions.

• • All issues of copyright (including imagery, music, sound, or footage) must be cleared by the filmmaker prior to submission. The festival holds no responsibility for copyright violations.

6. Screenings & Promotions

 

• • By submitting, you grant the festival the right to use excerpts from your film for festival promotions, media coverage, and publicity.

• • Selected films may be showcased in travelling editions of the festival across India and in partner international festivals/institutions.

• • The festival reserves the right to screen selected films on its official YouTube channel or partner digital platforms (with proper credit).

7. Completion Date

 

• • All films submitted for the 2026 festival must have been completed between 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2026.

8. Formats

 

• • If selected, filmmakers must provide the final film in the format specified in the selection announcement (high-resolution digital file MP4 or MOV).