ORCHIDS The International School (India) has come up with a unique Children’s Film Festival, from 6th September to 8th September 2019, providing a platform for the filmmakers to entertain and educate children with films - with stories, be it dramatic, sad or funny.

We are currently seeking film submissions for a:

• Full Feature Film- a total running time should exceed 60 minutes.
• Short Film- total running time should not be more than 20 minutes
• Animation Film- running time no bar.

There are no themes and all genres are welcome. If selected by our panelists- 25 International and National celebrated film personalities- it will be featured in our three-day long event.

To select a compelling roster of films to be screened, the last day of submission is Sunday, 25 August 2019. Both established and emerging filmmakers are urged to participate in this event.

The best ones will be felicitated on the last day of the festival like the best picture, best direction, best cinematography, best actor and actress, best background score and many more. The certificates will be mailed to the respective winners.

The best ones will be felicitated on the last day of the festival like the best picture, best direction, best cinematography, best actor and actress, best background score and many more. The certificates will be mailed to the respective winners.

• The submissions should be fit for children viewing.
• Language no bar, but should come with inlaid subtitles in English.
• Entries should be in .mkv or mp4 format.
• The submission fee is $5/ Rs. 350, which is to be paid through PayPal or Check
• Upload it on Google drive and mail to us at submissions@orchids.edu.in

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  • Pramod Sahoo

    bad organisation they don't bother to see the film

    December 2019
  • Anoop Oommen

    The ORCHIDS Children Film Festival is an Ideal opportunity for exhibiting children's films and those works featuring Child characters.
    A golden opportunity for Independent film makers all over the world.

    September 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, Anoop.

  • Great film festival for children, I'm glad to be a part of your festival.

    September 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, Govind.

  • Thank you for selecting us. A really great festival!

    September 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, Ben.

  • Kutu Film

    It’s great to be part of the festival with my short film “The Box” as a official selection...
    A festival commitee is open to new perspectives :)

    September 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much