Films have at all time’s fascinated human life. We, Department of Communication Studies of New Arts Commerce & Science College, have started PRATIBIMB FILM FESTIVAL (PFF) in the year 2008. The key motive is to promote and encourage awareness, appreciation and understanding of the art of cinema in and around us. PFF is determined to present the most outstanding films produced around the globe to the audience.
PFF is determined to nurture the innovative ideas of film making and to provide talented filmmakers a wider attention by showcasing their art to the audience in the National Level Competition held parallel. Being an Educational Institution PFF mainly Identify, choose, and introduce the best Student Filmmakers along with Professional Filmmakers, in order to encourage them. Also promote artistic and cultural interactions among students. PFF confer an opportunity to the independent as well as amateur film makers to participate in the competition.

Through different awards in various categories, our goal is to sustain, instigate and discover independent Short film and Documentary makers by providing them a reputed exhibition platform.

PFF is a wonderful juncture to showcase Short films and Documentaries for aspiring Filmmakers.

PRATIBIMB PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL was started to enlarge the canvas of event. First National Photography Festival was arranged in February 2023, where a nationwide competition was arranged and participants photography exhibition was on displayed for five days.

Awards & Prizes

Short Film

PRATIBIMB Best Film – 11000 INR
PRATIBIMB Runner Up – 7000 INR

Best Director – 2000 INR

Best Editor – 2000 INR

Best Cinematographer – 2000 INR

Best Screenplay Writer – 2000 INR

All the awards will be accompanied by Trophy.

Certificate will be given to all participant.
Separate awards in student and open category.

Documentary Awards
PRATIBIMB Best Film – 11000 INR
PRATIBIMB Runner Up – 7000 INR

Photography Awards
First Prize – 5000 INR
Second Prize – 3000 INR
Third Prize – 2000 INR

Consolation Prize - 1000 INR

Rules & Terms

Rules and Terms for Short Film and Documentary Competition

01. The Competition is open for any person from India or studying in India.
02. The Short film/Documentary must be made after 01 January 2025.
03. Last date of submission is 31 January 2026.
04. Official selection of the Short Films and Documentaries will be announced on or after 09 Feb. 2026.
05. Participants will receive confirmation via email.
06. PFF reserves all the rights to make changes about rules and regulations anytime till 12 Feb. 2025.
07. Entry Fee must be paid online by using given QR Code or given account details.
08. All entry fees are non-refundable.
09. One participant can participate in Film and Photography Competition.
10. One participant can participate in both short film & documentary category.
11. For multiple entries fill separate entry form & pay fees separately.
12. Competition will be conducted in each category for minimum 10 entries.
13. The duration must be less than 30 min. with credits.
14. Short Film or Documentary must be subtitled in Hindi or English.
15. The Short Film will be judged on the basis of these five categories – 1. Story/Narrative, 2. Direction, 3. Cinematography, 4. Editing and 5. Sound
16. The Documentary Film will be judged on the basis of these five categories – 1. Subject, 2. Treatment, 3. Narrative, 4. Visualisation 5. Sound
17. Selection of PFF will be done by define committee whose decision will be final.
18. However, the festival authorities reserve the right to accept or reject any film that is likely to offend sentiments, feelings or sensibilities about anything.
19. Submitted entries may not be withdrawn at any time, but festival organizers reserve the right to disqualify any film for certain reasons.
20. After the selection, the filmmakers will be notified, and eventually the film will be listed on the festival website under Official Selections. The Official Selection status doesn’t mean that your film will be screened at the festival. It means that your film has been appreciated by our selection panel and judges, for that you can use the festival logo on your poster.
21. Jury decision will be final.
22. No award or prize will be given for acting or to actor.
23. No T.A/ D.A will be given. The participants should bear all the expenses on their own.
24. Please provide functioning mobile & e-mail details in entry form.
25. Each participant nominated for screening will be given Participation Certificate

Entry and all details of Photography Competition are available on festival website.
https://pff.newartsdcs.ac.in/

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  • avinash palkar

    Great to showcase your expression and experience real film appreciation . Taking part in this one is pure joy .

    February 2024
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  • Ashish Madurwar

    I am so glad and honored to be a part of this amazing film festival. Looking forward to be a part of the film festival in future again.

    March 2023
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  • Sourajit Saha

    It was a great experience to participate in Pratibimb Film Festival! Though we couldn't be present in the festival, they made sure we received the trophies and certificates.

    March 2023
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