XIC is an autonomous curricula unit of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, one of the most prestigious colleges in Mumbai, managed by The Bombay St. Xavier's College Society Trust, a Jesuit institution. XIC was established in 1969 to impart quality professional education in communication. With a pedagogy of flexible, innovative, experiential teachings that encourage professional responsibility, XIC has been at the forefront of media studies. Today, XIC is ranked No.1 among India's top private media communication colleges.

IKSHANA 2025 -26

Theme “The Intersection of Technology and Humanity”

In keeping with our commitment to creating communication careers and opportunities, we invite your institution to participate in our Media festival -IKSHANA 2025-26. This festival is an opportunity for Students to learn more about media through contests, interactive workshops and professional.
Conclaves—a showcase of diverse prospects in the field of media. Ikshana in Sanskrit means 'evolved knowledge in its purest form.’ At Ikshana, evolved knowledge in its purest form.’ At Ikshana, we invite students from Institutions to allow their talent and knowledge to shine. Undergraduate students across India are invited to showcase their potential, highlight their perspectives and reveal their creations through these competition.

• Short Filmmaking Festival

The entries will go through three rounds of elimination judged by a jury of esteemed professionals from the media industry. The finalists will be awarded at the mega event on campus in Mumbai.

Eligibility: Participation is open to all students - SY and TY Degree students - who are passionate about filmmaking and storytelling.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee for these competitions.

Registration: Registration for the competitions will open on the 10th December, 2025 and Closes on 5th January, 2026.

Submission: Submit the Film Online on or before 10th January, 2026.

Awards & Prizes

Awards: Each competition will declare a winner and a runner-up. The winner will be awarded a trophy and a prize money of INR 50000/-, and the runner-up will be awarded prize money of INR 25000/-.

Rules & Terms

General Rules & Regulations for the Competitions.
1. One film per individual or group is the maximum submission. If it is found that any participant has submitted more than one entry, all entries will be considered invalid.

2. Individuals/groups must be bonafide students at their colleges (Entry must be accompanied by a Letter from the Principal / Head of Department).

3. The film/story must be the original work of the applicants. If found plagiarised or AI-generated, the participant will be disqualified.

4. Submission must have a unique title.

5. The applicant will be wholly responsible for matters related to copyright issues concerning the Content being submitted to XIC for competition.

6. No previous published work (in print or digital) will be accepted.

7. Language should not be vulgar, offensive, elicit communal sentiments or have any political Connotations.

8. Participants are to make sure that their profile is accurate and updated since XIC will be using this For further communication. This includes details such as name, photo, complete postal address, Email ID and phone number. Entries with incomplete profiles will not be considered.

9. The finalists will be announced on the XIC website and contacted via email.

10. The decision of the Jury is final and cannot be challenged. XIC will not in any way whatsoever Provide justification and/or comments regarding the reasons for non-selection.

11. Furthermore, the applicant undertakes to indemnify and keep XIC indemnified against all liabilities, Claims, demands, actions, costs, damages or losses arising out of the submission, acceptance And/or screening of the short film/story and/or use or non-use of the material.

12. XIC, as well as any of its fiscal sponsors and affiliated entities, is not responsible for any damage to, or loss of, any materials submitted by the applicant, whether that damage occurs en- route to or from the competition or during the competition's possession, any loss caused to the film/story material or otherwise, in or during the Competition

13. XIC reserves the right to use materials received or their part for advertising purposes and for Promoting, campaigning and creating awareness. After the competition, we encourage Participants to share their films/stories freely.

14. All disputes are subject to Mumbai (Maharashtra) jurisdiction only.

Guidelines - Short Film Making

1. The duration of the short movie must be five (05) minutes or less, including the scores. Films Exceeding this time limit are liable to be rejected.

2. The short film can be made in any language. All languages other than English must be
Subtitled in English.

3. Participants are encouraged to use original music. In the event of using any other music, you are expected to give due credit to the persons concerned. You may also use free music available online.

4. The short film can be shot from any electronic device.

5. The short film must not have been released on any other platform or competition.

6. The short film must be in mp4 format.

7. The short film must be submitted exclusively online. It should be uploaded from the user.

8. Entry constitutes permission to use the winner's name, likeness and voice for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation. Credits will be given to the film maker.

9. Once submitted, a film can't be withdrawn. The Jury reserves the right to disqualify any film, including any deemed vulgar, pornographic, demeaning and/or offensive.

10. All expenses related to the making of the film will be borne by the participants.

11. The applicant is duly authorised, on his/her behalf and on behalf of any person or entity that Has ownership rights in the work, to submit a film to the Competition. The applicant further declares that this submission is not in violation of any law nor violates any rights of said person or entity or that of any third party in any manner whatsoever.