Anvaya, derived from Sanskrit, means "connection" or "lineage." It symbolizes a network or flow that binds people, ideas, and cultures together. In this context, Anvaya represents creating a community of storytellers through various mediums, aiming to foster a shared sense of identity, creativity, and cultural enrichment. Storytelling spans multiple mediums; Visual Arts , Performing Arts, Literature, Digital and Traditional Arts.

Anvaya is a celebration of stories and their timeless connections. Rooted in Haryana's cultural heritage, it brings together diverse art forms to create a vibrant platform for creativity, empathy, and innovation. Anvaya seeks to connect people through narratives that resonate across generations, fostering a community where tradition meets modernity in a celebration of human expression.

The 1st edition of Anvaya is scheduled from 29th to 30th March 2025. Considering the substantially low number of festivals organised to promote and nurture the stories and storytellers of north western India, NID Haryana opens its doors to many such voices.
“To build a global community where stories transcend boundaries, enriching lives and inspiring generations to come, while evolving storytelling as a living, ever-changing art form.”

Awards & Prizes

1st place
- Best Fiction Short Film (Prizes worth INR 30,000 with trophy and certificate)
- Best Documentary Short Film (Prizes worth INR 30,000 with trophy and certificate)
- Best Animated Short Film (Prizes worth INR 30,000 with trophy and certificate)
- The festival will award certificates to all selected filmmakers.

2nd place
- Second Best Fiction Short Film (Prizes worth INR 15,000 with trophy and certificate)
- Second Best Documentary Short Film (Prizes worth INR 15,000 with trophy and certificate)
- Second Best Animated Short Film (Prizes worth INR 15,000 with trophy and certificate)
- The festival will award certificates to all selected filmmakers.

3rd place
- Runner-Up Fiction Short Film (Prizes worth INR 8,000 with trophy and certificate)
- Runner up Documentary Short Film (Prizes worth INR 8,000 with trophy and certificate)
- Runner up Animated Short Film (Prizes worth INR 8,000 with trophy and certificate)
- The festival will award certificates to all selected filmmakers.

Rules & Terms

1. Only Indian nationals are eligible for the competition.
2. The filmmaker must be a student at a credible educational institute at the time of completion of the film.
3. Submission is open and limited to only students' films.
4. All films submitted under live action, animation and documentaries shorts will be considered.
5. Duration of minimum two minutes and maximum 40 minutes including credits (original production length - no modified/shortened versions)
6. Film(s) must be produced not before 12 months, at the time of submission.
7. Films can only be submitted in one of the given categories
8. The festival will award certificates to all the officially selected films.
9. The filmmakers must acquire all necessary rights for all music, image, video and any other material used in the films.
10. The filmmakers will be informed about their selections by the festival team. The festival/ the jury will not provide individual feedback to films that are not selected.
11. Films made in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
12. The film submissions can only be made via FilmFreeway.
13. Selected films will be screened at least once at the festival
14. Registration fees are non-refundable.
15. Once selected, the films cannot be withdrawn from the festival.
16. National Institute of Design, Haryana will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling.
17. All student participants must submit a valid student ID along with their film.