The Malank International Short Film Festival is more than just a celebration of cinema—it's a vibrant gathering that brings people together through storytelling and creativity.At Chitrakadravin Film House, we believe that every story deserves to be told.Our festival is dedicated to recognizing and honoring talented filmmakers.It serves as a dynamic platform for both aspiring and professional creators to showcase their work and elevate their craft to the next level.In addition to short film screenings, the festival features seminars and an award ceremony, offering enriching opportunities for learning, networking, and artistic growth.CDFH invites filmmaker from around the world to showcase their work to be seen in the cultural heart of Chennai.

Awards & Prizes

FirstPrize
60,000.rs +
Next short film script will be produced by our production company

Second Prize
30,000.Rs
Third Prize
10,000.rs

Rules & Terms

Please read these Terms & conditions carefully before you submit your film. By submitting your film
to the contest you agree to the following conditions.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.Recognition & Awards:
Every submitted film will get certificate of participation.
Every officially selected film will get Certificate of Excellence- Official Selection certificate.
Every award Winner will get Cash prize,Award Certificate & Trophy.
Every festival attendee will get festival mementos.
Every award winning short film festival will be listed in our website and social network.
Audience interaction for film makers after film screening.
1st prize will be 60,000.Rs and chitraka dravin film house will produce one short film of winner.
2nd Prize will be 30,000.Rs
3rd Prize will be 10,000.Rs

Certificates and award will be given in following categories:
 Best International short Film
 Best Indian Short Film
 Best Director
 Best Cinematography
 Best Editing
 Best Original Score
 Best Actor
 Best Actress
Best International short film will be eligible for cash prize.Others will get trophy,certificate and fim
makers video will be published in social media.
Note :Best International Short Film can be of Indian language(Indian Short Film) or of any foreign
language.
2.Accepted Movie Type And Movie Duration:
 Movie duration should be between 5 to 20 minutes
Music Video should be between 2 to 20 minutes
 Movie should be either Short film,Animation or Music Video
 Film should be subtitled in english if the language is not english
 All films should have color grading (DI)
 Registration fees will be applicable for every participants except students.
 All Travel, Lodging & Boarding and other miscellaneous expenses will have to be borne by the
participant himself for attending the festival
 Once the film is submitted it can’t be withdrawn in any circumstances, however festival director
reserve the rights to disqualify any film on certain grounds
 By submitting movie to International Short Film Festival, filmmaker/producer takes the whole
responsibility of copyright issues of music, script and other creative and technical aspects of film
 Shortlisted regular entries will be notified by the festival office in the month of September
 Short Film festival movie screening followed by award ceremony will be at Chennai in the month of
November or December.The award ceremony date will notified to participants through instagram
page, email or through website
 Participants has to follow the festival page to get the regular updates of short film
 Jury members will be well known film directors from Indian cinema

By submitting your project, take note that: You agree to use parts of your project
(including trailer/teaser/film poster/stills) for promotional purpose.
You agree to submit your short film in our site ,youtube channel and also in our sponsors satellite and youtube channel.
Entry fees are non-refundable
Each film maker can submit multiple entries

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Malank International Short Film Festival, from and
against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to
attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving
copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos
entered
Decision made by festival committee will be final
FORMATS
Films should be submitted in .Mp4 or .Mov format
The Festival strongly encourages finalist film directors and associated staff (actors/athletes,
screenwriters, producers, etc.) to attend the festival
All language, All film /project/song accepted
3.Disclaimer:The submitter understand and accept that if their project is accepted for presentation
and screening at the film festival, they grant full and unrestricted permission for International short
film festival to screen the film/video
The Film Festival reserves the complete right to make changes in the program dates
Malank International short film festival and its partners are not responsible for any claims connected
with the film
4.We Do Not Aceept:
1.Amateur videos. 2. Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations. 3.
Projects involving politics / films promoting political agenda. 4. Pornography. 5. Films with a poor
production standard (bad sound, lack of subtitles for non-English films, poor resolution