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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!

12 Jan — 30 Aug 2026 ₹999.00 Registration Open

About This Event

 

NTLS Short Film Competition 2026

Unleash Your Cinematic Vision

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!


📅 Important Dates

  • 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


🏆 Award Categories (Total Prize Pool: ₹23,000)

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


📍 Competition Details

  • Entry Fee: ₹999 per team.

  • Theme: All genres are accepted (Full creative freedom).

  • Equipment: Mobile cameras, DSLRs, and Professional cameras are all permitted.


🎞️ Film Specifications

  • 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.


📜 Rules & Regulations

  1. Originality: The film must be your own original work. Use of copyrighted content or copyrighted movie music is strictly prohibited.

  2. Exclusivity: Your entry must be "fresh" content. Films already published on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or other public platforms will not be allowed.

  3. Entries: Each participant or team is limited to one entry.

  4. Content Restrictions: Films must not contain obscene, offensive, political, or religiously sensitive content.

  5. Strict Deadlines: You must register by August 30. Films submitted after the October 31 final deadline will not be reviewed.


⚖️ Judging & Rights

  • 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.


📢 Official Communication

For registration links, technical assistance, and event updates, join the official group:

👉 Join the Short Film WhatsApp Group


 

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