Event Details

Organizer: St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala

About the Film Fest

• When: September 16, 17, 18, 2026
• National-level call for short fiction under 30 minutes made between 2024 and 2026 is open
• The last date for Submission is August 01, 2026
• Theme: The Future of Storytelling
• Cash award for winners

The festival will feature a diverse selection of short films, animations, and feature films carefully curated and moderated by renowned filmmakers and our faculty to create a rich and immersive cinematic experience.

Our festival celebrates the art of filmmaking and champions value-based video productions that embody both aesthetic appeal and technological excellence. It serves as a platform for filmmakers worldwide to showcase their creativity and skills.

We believe in the transformative power of films to inspire, educate, and transform. Our festival is not merely a showcase of films but also a forum for filmmakers, artists, and enthusiasts to converge, engage in dialogue, and exchange ideas. We are committed to fostering a filmmaking culture grounded in values, ethics, and social responsibility.

Our festival features a diverse array of films, including short films, feature films, documentaries, and animations. Our selection committee, comprising seasoned industry professionals, ensures that the films screened meet our stringent criteria for quality and artistic merit.

In addition to film screenings, we organize workshops, panel discussions, and master classes, providing aspiring filmmakers with opportunities to learn from industry experts. The festival also serves as a networking hub, facilitating connections within the film community.

MAIN COMPETITION

• As part of the festival, we will host a National-level short film competition. Cash awards of ₹25,000, ₹15,000, and ₹10,000 will be awarded for the first, second, and third prizes, respectively. The deadline for the submission of entries to this section will be August 01, 2026.

CAMPUS SECTION

As part of the festival, we also host a campus short film competition. A cash award of ₹10,000 will be awarded for the best film. Only a consolation prize will be given if the number of entries is less than 10. By campus film, it is meant any film directed by a student while studying in a school/college. The contestants in this section will have to produce an authorization letter from the head of the institution. The deadline for the submission of entries to this section will be August 01, 2026.

Contact: St Joseph College of Communication, Media Village, Kurishummoodu P.O., Changanassery, Kottayam, Kerala - 686 104, India

Tel: +91 481-272-2225 , Mob: +999 586 6627

Email: mail@sjcc.ac.in