RSRI Short Film 2026
RSRI
📌 About the Event
RSRI Short Film 2026 is a short-film competition organized by the REST Society for Research International (RSRI) under the theme “Cinema for Social Change.” The event invites students, independent filmmakers, content creators and filmmaking teams to create original short films that explore social issues, human values, culture, technology, education, equality, environmental concerns and community transformation. Participants can showcase their creativity, storytelling, direction and filmmaking skills while competing for recognition across multiple award categories.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organizer: REST Society for Research International (RSRI)
- Theme: Cinema for Social Change
- Competition Type: Short-film making competition
- Venue: Manikcam Hall, REST Campus, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
- Mode: Film submission followed by an event at the physical venue.
- Maximum File Size: 2 GB
- Recommended Video Format: MP4 using H.264 encoding
- Registration Fee: ₹300 per entry
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 20 September 2026
- Film Submission Deadline: 31 October 2026
- Selected Films Announcement: 5 November 2026
- Competition Event Date: 14 November 2026
🎯 Eligibility and Rules
- Open to school, college and university students, independent filmmakers, content creators and filmmaking teams.
- Films must be original and aligned with the theme “Cinema for Social Change.”
- Films must have a duration of 5–20 minutes.
- The maximum submission file size is 2 GB.
- A minimum resolution of 1920 × 1080 is recommended.
- Participants must obtain the necessary permissions for submitted content.
- Submitted films must comply with applicable laws.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Opportunity to showcase original filmmaking and storytelling skills.
- Recognition across multiple filmmaking categories.
- Platform to communicate social issues and encourage positive change through cinema.
- Opportunity to gain visibility among filmmakers and creative professionals.
- Awards in categories including Best Short Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Music, Best Concept, Best VFX/AI, Best Social Message, Jury Special Award and Special Jury Mention.