Introduction
FilmFiesta 2025 – A Short Film & Documentary Making Competition An initiative by the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies, FilmFiesta is a vibrant platform that celebrates the power of storytelling through the lens.
This event invites aspiring filmmakers, visual storytellers, and changemakers from across disciplines to showcase their creativity, perspective, and passion for cinema. Whether it’s a hard-hitting documentary or a compelling short film, FilmFiesta is where stories come alive and voices find vision.
Continuing the tradition of fostering talent and creative expression, FilmFiesta 2025 promises to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful. It’s not just a competition—it’s a cinematic revolution led by youth.
EVENT SEGMENTS
- 📽️ Short Film Presentation – Fictional or real-world narratives with creative storytelling.
- 🎞️ Documentary Screening – Issue-based, inspirational, or investigative documentaries.
- 🎙️ Director’s Cut – Q & A Panel with creators explaining their vision.
- 🏆 Award Ceremony – Recognizing the best in storytelling, editing, cinematography, and more.
OBJECTIVES
- Encourage students to think creatively and narrate stories from unique perspectives.
- Enhance students’ ability to analyze social issues and real-life situations critically.
- Teach students to make quick and effective decisions during film production under time and resource constraints.
- Introduce participants to the fundamentals of visual storytelling and media promotion.
- Acquaint students with promotional strategies through trailers, posters, and digital marketing for their films.
- Provide a platform to showcase creativity in presenting ideas, themes, and narratives through short films and documentaries.
- Promote critical thinking on relevant, socially impactful, or thought-provoking topics.
- Improve students’ verbal expression through narration, voiceovers, interviews, and presentations.
- Foster collaboration, communication, and confidence through teamwork in the filmmaking process.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Industry-level jury & feedback
- On-campus screening for a live audience
- Certificate & trophy for winners and participants
- Networking opportunity with fellow creators
Important Dates
- Event Date12th April 2025
- Last Date to Register07th April 2025
Let your camera roll, your ideas fly, and your story move hearts and minds.
Because at FilmFiesta 2025, every frame counts
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
- DirectorDr. Ajay Kumar
- Dean Dr. M.N. Jha
- HoD’s BAJMCDr. Gopal Thakur, Dr. Shivendu Rai
- Event ConvenerMr. Mayank Arora
Rules and Regulations
Documentary
- Film entries having mature content should have a disclaimer at the start of the film.
- Vulgarity and Profanity will lead to consequences.
- Disrespect shown to any famous personality, political party or religion will lead to consequences.
- Participants must adhere to the time limit given which has to be Minimum 5mins and Maximum 10mins.
- Judges and Organizers decision will be final and binding.
- Film in any other language apart from Hindi and English should have English subtitles.
- Film entries must be sent in MP4 format only.
- Resolution of the video entry should be greater than Or equal to 720px.
Short Film
- Film entries having mature content should have a disclaimer at the start of the film.
- Vulgarity and Profanity will lead to consequences.
- Disrespect shown to any famous personality, political party or religion will lead to consequences.
- Participants must adhere to the time limit given which has to be Minimum 2min and Maximum 10min.
- Judges and Organizers decision will be final and binding.
- Film in any other language apart from Hindi and English should have English subtitles.
- Film entries must be sent in MP4 format only.
- Resolution of the video entry should be greater than Or equal to 720px.
EVENT COORDINATORS
Mr. Pragyansh Tiwari
+91-7248947961
Dyanshi Sharma
+91-9354917480
Deepika Panchal
+91-9311878063
Anshika
+91-9311528857
Anmol Abichandani
+91-8851818312
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