Rules & Submission Guidelines

  • Open exclusively to working professionals (India & Global).
  • Films must be original, previously unpublished, and not submitted elsewhere.
  • 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.
  • Mandatory subtitles for all non-English films (Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, etc.) in English or regional equivalents.
  • Submit films in MP4, MOV, or AVI format.
  • Resolution minimum: HD (1280×720); 4K submissions welcome.
  • Duration: 2 – 5 minutes.
  • Mobile: Shot on phones.
  • Professional: Shot on DSLR, mirrorless, or cinema cameras.
  • You must choose one category at submission time.
  • 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)
  • Mobile submissions: ₹1,999
  • Professional camera submissions: ₹2,999

Fees are non-refundable after submission.

  • Jury-selected awards in each category
  • Sector-specific Jury Awards
  • Public Choice Award via audience voting
  • Every submission receives a digital certificate.
  • 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.

Submissions are evaluated on:

  • Storytelling & Theme
  • Creativity & Uniqueness
  • Technical Quality (editing, visuals, sound)
  • Emotional Engagement & Impact
  • Winners must participate in virtual or in-person award ceremonies.
  • Films may be showcased on WorkFlix OTT and partner platforms.

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