Dynamic Cinema Festival is an annual cinematic celebration organized by the Film and Television Production Study Program at Universitas Dinamika. Our festival serves as a crucial bridge for young filmmakers to connect with the professional industry.

More than just a screening event, Dynamic Cinema is a holistic creative hub featuring a Short Film Competition, Professional Coaching Clinics, and Guest Lectures with industry experts. We are committed to providing a space where technical competence meets artistic expression, empowering young creators to transform their visions into impactful visual narratives.

Whether you are a student filmmaker or an independent visionary, Dynamic Cinema Festival invites you to push the boundaries of the digital era, gain direct feedback from the audience, and join an ever-growing community of storytellers.

This year, we are bringing one theme which is..
"REFLEXION"
A space where reflection meets expression.

Formed from the fusion of the words reflection (to contemplate, to look inward) and flex (to show, to express), Reflexion is a call for every filmmaker to make themselves the center of the story. Here, film is not merely a work; it is a mirror of the self, a piece of reality, and an outpouring of the most personal honesty.

We invite you to delve into your deepest thoughts, celebrate emotions, uncover anxieties, and capture the moments that shape who you are today. There are no boundaries, no formulas, only authenticity that speaks.

Because in the end, film is us and the world we feel.

Awards & Prizes

Best Short Film
Best Cinematography
Best Artistic
Best Student Short Film

Please note that while submissions are divided into National (Indonesia) and International categories for administrative and fee purposes, all selected films will compete globally. Only one absolute winner will be selected for each award from the combined pool of National and International nominees.

Rules & Terms

1. Production Camera
Films may be shot using any type of camera, including smartphones, pocket/compact cameras, DSLRs, or professional cinema cameras.

2. Recommended Resolution
The recommended minimum resolution for the film is 1080p.

3. Aspect Ratio & File Format
The submitted film may use any screening aspect ratio format but must be uploaded in MP4 or MOV file format.

4. Subtitles
National Category: Required to include Indonesian subtitles hardcoded/burned-in to the video.

International Category: Required to include English subtitles hardcoded/burned-in to the video.

5. Film Must be Fiction, with any Genres.

6. Duration
The film runtime must be between a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 25 minutes (including opening and closing credits).

7. Production Year
The film must have been produced between the years 2024 and 2026.

8. Prior Awards
The film must not have previously won any awards or been declared a winner in any previous editions of the Dynamic Cinema Festival.

9. Exclusivity
The film must not currently be under any exclusive distribution or broadcasting contract with any third party!.

10. Multiple Submissions
Each participant is permitted to submit multiple entries (there is no limit on the number of submissions).

11. Team Composition
Registered Cast and Crew credits cannot be replaced under any circumstances.

12. Student Competition Eligibility
Student Competition is exclusively open to Primary School, Junior High School, Senior High School, and Vocational High School students (K–12 equivalent). University and college students must submit to the General Competition category. The Festival reserves the right to reassign submissions to the appropriate category if necessary.