Short Film
- Theme:
- A pre-announced theme will be provided for both the preliminary and final rounds.
- Film Specifications:
- Genre: Dramatic, emotional, social message, thriller, or comedy entries are permitted.
- Length: Strictly between 6 minutes and 10 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Exceeding the time limit will result in disqualification.
- Language: English or Tamil (with English subtitles mandatory for non-English films)
- Format: MPEG4 or AVI format
- Eligibility:
- Team Size: Departments may be represented by a team of 5 to 7 participants.
- Originality: All entries must be original content.
- Company Affiliation: At least 80% of the total cast and crew must be working for the company submitting the film.
- Registration:
- There is no limit on the number of entries per company.
- All contestants must present their valid company ID cards during registration.
- Selection Process:
- Disqualification: Films exceeding the time limit, containing vulgarity, or promoting discrimination based on caste, gender, or religion will be disqualified.
- Judging:
- Captivate with Storytelling: Engaging narrative, clear message, and effective use of the given theme.
- Impress with Technical Execution: Solid cinematography, sound design, and editing that enhances the story.
- Showcase Originality & Creativity: Fresh ideas, unique perspective, and impactful execution.
- The judges’ decisions are final and binding.
We recommend including your team name, company name, and contact
information in the submission process.