Rules & Submission Guidelines
Who Can Apply
- Open exclusively to working professionals (India & Global).
- Films must be original, previously unpublished, and not submitted elsewhere.
Prohibited Content
- No political or religious propaganda.
- No hate speech, adult content, or defamation.
- Avoid sensitive themes (politics, religion), unless approached artistically and approved by the jury.
Subtitles
- Mandatory subtitles for all non-English films (Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, etc.) in English or regional equivalents.
Technical Specifications
- Submit films in MP4, MOV, or AVI format.
- Resolution minimum: HD (1280×720); 4K submissions welcome.
- Duration: 2 – 5 minutes.
Device Categories
- Mobile: Shot on phones.
- Professional: Shot on DSLR, mirrorless, or cinema cameras.
- You must choose one category at submission time.
Festival 2025 Timeline
- Entry Open: August 1, 2025
- Submission Deadline: October 15, 2025, 11:59 PM IST
- Finalists Announcement: December 10, 2025
- Festival & Awards Ceremony: January 2026 (TBA)
Entry Fees
- Mobile submissions: ₹1,999
- Professional camera submissions: ₹2,999
Fees are non-refundable after submission.
Awards & Recognition
- Jury-selected awards in each category
- Sector-specific Jury Awards
- Public Choice Award via audience voting
- Every submission receives a digital certificate.
Copyright & Permissions
- Participants must hold full rights to their films and secure consent from all featured individuals.
- WorkFlix may request usage rights for promotional purposes, but participants retain ownership.
Judging Criteria
Submissions are evaluated on:
- Storytelling & Theme
- Creativity & Uniqueness
- Technical Quality (editing, visuals, sound)
- Emotional Engagement & Impact
Winner Obligations
- Winners must participate in virtual or in-person award ceremonies.
- Films may be showcased on WorkFlix OTT and partner platforms.
Submission Checklist
Before submitting, ensure:
- Original film within 2–5 minutes.
- Correct formatting & device category selected.
- Subtitles added (if required).
- Entry fee paid.
- Title, synopsis, your bio, and contact details included.
- Consent form signed by any on-screen talent.
prizes - india
Category
Best short Film
Best Director
Best Actor/Actress
Viewer's Choice Award
Finalists
Prize
₹ 1,00,000 + Trophy
₹ 50,000
₹ 25,000
₹ 15,000
Digital Certificate + Feature on WorkFlix App
prizes - Other Country
Category
Best short Film
Best Director
Best Actor/Actress
Viewer's Choice Award
Finalists
Prize
$1000 + Trophy
$500
$250
$150
Digital Certificate + Feature on WorkFlix App
