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Campus Category

A student short film competition for filmmakers currently studying at a recognised college or university.

Who Can Enter

Our campus short film competition is created specifically for student filmmakers. If you are currently studying at a recognised college or university, the Campus Category gives you an opportunity to showcase your filmmaking talent on a larger platform.

The Campus Track is reserved for currently enrolled students and requires proof of current student status.

Not a student? Enter the General Category, open to eligible filmmakers worldwide.

Proof of Student Status

Campus Track submissions require one valid proof of current student status — a college/university ID card, an official institution verification document, or an official letter on the institution's letterhead — uploaded as a PDF or JPG (max 5 MB) in the submission form.

Film Requirements

  • Runtime

    Short films must have a maximum runtime of 40 minutes, including opening and closing credits. There is no fixed minimum runtime.

  • Production Dates

    Films must have been produced between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026. Works-in-progress are not accepted.

  • Subtitles

    Films in any language other than Malayalam must include English subtitles. Malayalam-language films do not require English subtitles.

  • Rights

    You must own, or have all necessary rights and licences for, all content in the film, including footage, music and any third-party material.

Read the full Rules & Guidelines

Key Dates & Entry Fee

  • Entry Deadline

    31 December 2026

  • Entry Fee

    ₹1,000 per film, paid securely online via Cashfree. Each film is a separate entry.

  • Awards Ceremony

    12 February 2027 — Grand Function and winners' announcement at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi Campus, Kerala.

Official Award Categories

Winners across the festival's official award categories are honoured at the Grand Function.

  • Best Short Film
  • Best Campus Film
  • Best Director
  • Best Screenplay
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Editing
  • Best Music
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Child Artist
  • Special Jury Mention

See the awards   Previous winners

How To Enter

Entries are submitted online through the registration form on this website: your details, your film's title, category, runtime and viewing link, cast and crew credits, then the entry fee and a final review.

Start Your Submission

How to submit, step by step   FAQ