THE CONCEPT

• • The idea of the Short Film competition is to create an online campaign for a period of one month.
  • High School & University Students will be invited to shareshort films on Instagram with the theme “Frame the Future“

Theme: “Unseen Summers”

Capture a summer moment, feeling, or perspective that rarely makes it to the screen.
Think: hidden rituals, fleeting connections, climate reflections, or the summer that wasn’t what everyone expected.

📽️ Categories

• Narrative (fiction)

• Documentary (under 5 min)

• Experimental / Animation

• 60‑second vertical (for social media)

winners will be chosen by a panel of judges.

• The focus of the event will be to find talented students across the country.

Who can apply?

• The event is open to filmmakers aged 16-22,
• Participants must be currently enrolled in a high school and a university program to be eligible to apply.
• We welcome students from all backgrounds and areas of study to submit their short films for consideration.

What can they apply

• Participants can submit short films that capture a day in the life of a student or university community.
• Short films must be between 1-10 minutes in length to be eligible for consideration
• Participants can submit either a production they are currently working on or a completed film that was made within the last 2years.
• We welcome films of all genres, styles, and themes as long as they meet the “day in the life” criteria.

How to apply?

• Step 1 : Students fill out the application form below.
• Step 2 : Students submit their work via Email
• Step 3 : Students Wait for confirmation of acceptance and instructions on how to participate in the event

Time Line

Lauch May

Submissions June – July

Winners will be chosen at the beginning of the next Academic Session

Prizes

Vouchers
University Scholarships
Prize Money