Are you a budding filmmaker or a creative storyteller? NTLS presents a platform to showcase your cinematic talent. Whether you use a professional rig or a smartphone, we want to see your story!
Are you a budding filmmaker or a creative storyteller? NTLS presents a platform to showcase your cinematic talent. Whether you use a professional rig or a smartphone, we want to see your story!
Event Start Date: January 12, 2026 (Today)
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2026 (Last date to enroll your team)
Film Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026 (Last date to upload your film)
Result Announcement: December 2026
Excellence will be recognized across all departments of filmmaking:
Best Content: ₹5,500
Best Director: ₹5,000
Best Actor: ₹3,000
Best Actress: ₹3,000
Best Screenplay: ₹2,500
Best Cameraman: ₹2,000
Best Background Artist: ₹2,000
Entry Fee: ₹999 per team.
Theme: All genres are accepted (Full creative freedom).
Equipment: Mobile cameras, DSLRs, and Professional cameras are all permitted.
Duration: 1 to 15 minutes (Including opening titles and end credits).
Format: MP4 format.
Resolution: Minimum 1080p (Full HD) with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Language: Any language is welcome. Subtitles in English or Tamil are mandatory if the film is not in one of those languages.
Originality: The film must be your own original work. Use of copyrighted content or copyrighted movie music is strictly prohibited.
Exclusivity: Your entry must be "fresh" content. Films already published on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or other public platforms will not be allowed.
Entries: Each participant or team is limited to one entry.
Content Restrictions: Films must not contain obscene, offensive, political, or religiously sensitive content.
Strict Deadlines: You must register by August 30. Films submitted after the October 31 final deadline will not be reviewed.
Finality: The judges’ decision is final and binding on all participants.
Rights: The organizers reserve the right to screen and promote submitted films for non-commercial purposes.
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