1.     Mode: Online

2.     Number of teams per school: More than 1 allowed (Total 5+ teams)

3.     Number of participants per team: 1-2 Film maker(s), along with any number of actor

4.     Eligibility: VIII – XII

5.     Software to be used: Any

6.     Registration link:

7.     General Instructions:

1)     Each team will have to create a Short Film on one of the following given topics:

                                  i.         Aging and End-of-Life: Address the challenges and joys of growing old, end-of-life decisions and the value of making the most of one's remaining time.

                                ii.         Childhood Innocence: Evoke the pure wonder and imagination of childhood. Bring in Nostalgic stories that remind us of the magic of youth.

                               iii.         Human Connection in the Digital Age: Exploring the role of technology in modern relationships. The challenges and opportunities for genuine human connection in a digital world.

                               iv.         Simple and real: Films that celebrate the beauty of simplicity and minimalist living. Capture the pursuit of a more meaningful and fulfilling life with less.

2)     The short film must be of a minimum duration of 2 minutes and a maximum duration of 6 minutes. 

3)     All teams are allowed to use video footage and audio tracks from the web provided they share a link to the source file while submitting.

4)     The teams need to have shot at least 80% of the duration of the short film by themselves.

5)     No team shall mention the name of the school in the film itself.

6)     Credits should be mentioned at the end

7)     Judgement Criteria

a.     Originality of the film

b.     Creativity and content

c.      Technical quality and editing skills

d.     Cinematography

e.     Acting skills

8)     Using own music will lead to extra points. A copy of the original music to be provided along with the film.

9)    Marks will deducted for any plagiarised content.