The Caring Frames Charity Film Festival is a global initiative that celebrates the transformative power of storytelling to inspire compassion and action. Organized by Global Rahmah Foundation (GRF), this unique festival invites filmmakers, storytellers, and changemakers from around the world to showcase their creativity and highlight the impact of charity on vulnerable communities.

Through powerful visual narratives, the festival aims to shed light on critical issues such as poverty, hunger, water scarcity, education, and humanitarian crises. It is a platform for participants to capture real stories of resilience, compassion, and hope—stories that not only resonate with the essence of giving but also inspire others to take meaningful action.

With submissions open to everyone, whether filming on a smartphone or a professional camera, Caring Frames is about inclusion, creativity, and making a difference. The event will culminate in a film screening in Manchester, UK, where the top 15 films will be showcased, followed by the announcement of winners in various categories.

Join us in telling stories that matter and creating a world where every act of kindness sparks a chain of change.

Awards & Prizes

At the Caring Frames Charity Film Festival, we recognize and celebrate creativity, storytelling, and the powerful impact of charity-themed films. Our esteemed judging panel will evaluate submissions based on creativity, relevance to themes, storytelling quality, and emotional impact.

🏆 Awards Categories:

Best Overall Short Film – For the most outstanding film in all aspects.
Best Storyline – For compelling and impactful storytelling.
Best Cinematography – For exceptional visual composition and technical quality.
Best Use of Charity Themes – For effectively showcasing the spirit of giving and humanity.
Most Creative Film – For originality and innovative storytelling techniques.
🎉 Prizes for Winners:

1st Place: DJI OSMO Pocket 2
2nd Place: DJI Action 4
3rd Place: AirPods 4
Special Mentions: Certificates of Appreciation for exceptional contributions across categories.
All winners will be announced during the film screening event in Manchester, UK, in the 2nd week of April 2025 .

Let your creativity shine and your stories inspire! Submit your film today for a chance to win amazing prizes and make a lasting impact.

Rules & Terms

Eligibility:

The competition is open to individuals and teams from all countries and backgrounds.
Participants can use any device, including smartphones, DSLRs, or professional cameras, to shoot their films.

Submission Requirements:

Films must be 3 to 10 minutes long and submitted in Full HD or 4K quality.
Accepted formats: MP4 or MOV.
Submissions must include a Google Drive link for download.
Each film must align with at least one of the provided charity themes.

Entry Fee:

An entry fee of £10 is required for each film. The fee will directly support Global Rahmah Foundation’s humanitarian projects.

Submission Deadlines:

Submission Opens: 07th January 2025
Submission Deadline: 14th March 2025
Notification Date: 05th April 2025
Screening in Manchester: 11th April 2025

Judging and Awards:

Films will be judged based on:

Creativity
Storytelling
Relevance to the theme
Emotional impact

A panel of industry experts and GRF representatives will evaluate all entries.
The top 15 films will be shortlisted for screening at the event in Manchester, UK.
Winners will be announced during the screening event in the 2nd week of April 2025.

Screening Event:

Selected films will be screened at the Manchester event.
Tickets to the screening will cost £5 per attendee.
The screening event will include the announcement of winners and presentation of prizes.

Film Content Guidelines:

All films must be original creations and the property of the submitter(s).
Films must not contain any offensive, discriminatory, or harmful content.
The content should reflect the spirit of charity, compassion, and humanity.

Ownership and Usage Rights:

By submitting your film, you grant GRF the right to use, share, and promote the film on YouTube, social media platforms, and other GRF promotional materials.
Participants retain full copyright ownership of their films.
Miscellaneous:
GRF is not responsible for lost, incomplete, or late submissions.
The entry fee is non-refundable, even if a film is not shortlisted.
GRF reserves the right to disqualify any submission that violates these rules.