Categories
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
General Submission Categories
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International Short Films: - Open to International short films of all genres, with a runtime of 2 to 60 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best International Short Film Award.
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Indian Short Films: - Open to Indian short films of all genres, with a runtime of 2 to 60 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Indian Short Film Award.
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Student Short Films: - Open to Short films of all genres made by student filmmakers, with a runtime of 1 to 45 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Student Short Film Award. Student ID Proof of Film Director must be required for Verification.
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LGBTQ Films: - Open to Short and Feature films of all genres exploring LGBTQ+ stories, experiences, identities, and themes, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best LGBTQ+ Short Film and Best LGBTQ+ Feature Film Award according to the submitted film’s classification..
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International Feature Films: - Open to International feature films of all genres, with a runtime of upto 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best International Feature Film Award.
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Indian Feature Films: - Open to Indian feature films of all genres, with a runtime of upto 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Indian Feature Film Award.
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International Women’s Film: - Open toInternational short and feature films of all genres made by women filmmakers, with a runtime of 2 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best International Women's Short Film and Best International Women's Feature Film Award according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Indian Women’s Film: - Open to Indian short and feature films of all genres made by women filmmakers, with a runtime of 2 to 60 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Indian Women's Short Film and Best Indian Women's Feature Film Award according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Music Video: - Open to Music videos of all genres, with a maximum runtime of 10 minutes.Selected Music Videos are eligible to compete for the Best Music Video Award.
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Web Series: - Open to Web series of all genres. Submit one episode only, preferably the first episode of the season, with a maximum runtime of 40 minutes. Additional episodes must be provided upon request. Selected Web Series are eligible to compete for the Best Web Series Award.
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1 Minute Short Film: - Open to Short films of all genres, with a runtime of one minute, including opening and closing credits. Films exceeding one minute will be disqualified. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best 1 Minute Short Film.
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AI Stories – Films Made with AI: - Open toShort and feature films of all genres created using artificial intelligence technology. Short films must run under 60 minutes, while feature films must run over 60 minutes and no longer than 120 minutes. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best AI FILM Award.
Special Award Submission Categories
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Short Documentary Films: - Open to short documentary films on any subject, with a runtime of 1 to 60 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Short Documentary Award.
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Feature Documentary Films: - Open to feature documentary films on any subject, with a maximum runtime of 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Feature Documentary Award.
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Animation Films: - Open to short and feature animation films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Animation Award.
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Drama Films: - Open to short and feature films in the drama genre, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Drama Film Award.
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Experimental Films: - Open to short and feature experimental films, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Experimental Film Award.
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Horror Films: - Open to short and feature films in the horror genre, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Horror Film Award.
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Thriller Films: - Open to short and feature films in the thriller genre, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Thriller Film Award.
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Comedy Films: - Open to short and feature films in the comedy genre, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Comedy Film Award.
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Sci-Fi Films: - Open to short and feature films in the science fiction genre, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Sci-Fi Film Award.
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Romantic Films: - Open to short and feature films in the romance genre, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for the Best Romantic Film Award.
Individual Achievement Awards Submission Categories
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Best Director: - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Directors of selected films are eligible to compete for Best Director – Short Film or Best Director – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best Female Director: - Open to short and feature films of all genres directed by women, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Female directors of selected films are eligible to compete for Best Female Director – Short Film or Best Female Director – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best DOP – Director of Photography: - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Directors of photography of selected films are eligible to compete for Best DOP – Short Film or Best DOP – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best Screenwriter: - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Screenwriters of selected films are eligible to compete for Best Screenwriter – Short Film or Best Screenwriter – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best Editor: - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Editors of selected films are eligible to compete for Best Editor – Short Film or Best Editor – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best Producer: - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Producers of selected films are eligible to compete for Best Producer – Short Film or Best Producer – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best Production Design: - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. Selected films are eligible to compete for Best Production Design – Short Film or Best Production Design – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best Male Actor (Lead Role): - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. The film must feature a male actor in a lead role, and the submission must include the nominated actor’s name. Nominees from selected films are eligible to compete for Best Male Actor (Lead Role) – Short Film or Best Male Actor (Lead Role) – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best Female Actor (Lead Role): - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. The film must feature a female actor in a lead role, and the submission must include the nominated actor’s name. Nominees from selected films are eligible to compete for Best Female Actor (Lead Role) – Short Film or Best Female Actor (Lead Role) – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification.
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Best Male Actor (Supporting Role): - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. The film must feature a male actor in a supporting role. Up to two male actors in supporting roles may be nominated per film, and their names must be provided with the submission. Nominees from selected films are eligible to compete for Best Male Actor (Supporting Role) – Short Film or Best Male Actor (Supporting Role) – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification. Each award will be presented to one individual only.
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Best Female Actor (Supporting Role): - Open to short and feature films of all genres, with a runtime of 1 to 120 minutes, including opening and closing credits. The film must feature a female actor in a supporting role. Up to two female actors in supporting roles may be nominated per film, and their names must be provided with the submission. Nominees from selected films are eligible to compete for Best Female Actor (Supporting Role) – Short Film or BestFemale Actor (Supporting Role) – Feature Film, according to the submitted film’s classification. Each award will be presented to one individual only.
