Kinosphere is excited to announce its upcoming Short Film Contest in January 2025! This is an open call for filmmakers from all languages to showcase their creativity. The contest will be held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on January 5th, 2025.

Last date for submission: 25th December 2024 more details

Kinosphere successfully hosted a highly anticipated Short Film Contest and Festival, providing a dynamic platform for aspiring filmmakers to showcase their talents and compete for prestigious awards. The event attracted an array of creative minds, each eager to present their work and gain recognition within the industry. With a strong emphasis on creativity, innovation, and storytelling, the contest empowered emerging filmmakers to push boundaries and express their unique visions.

The festival, which followed the contest, offered an exciting opportunity for the winning films and other selected entries to reach a broader audience. This celebration of cinematic excellence brought together industry professionals, film enthusiasts, and the filmmakers themselves for a memorable showcase of talent. The atmosphere was electric as films that had stood out for their narrative power, technical brilliance, and originality captivated the audience, further cementing Kinosphere's role in supporting emerging talents.

During the award ceremony, the highly respected Director K.S. Ravi Kumar personally presented the winners with certificates of achievement, recognizing their hard work, creativity, and dedication. These certificates stand as a symbol of their success and commitment to their craft, offering validation to the winners as they continue their journey in the film industry. Overall, the Short Film Contest and Festival was a resounding success, marking another milestone for Kinosphere in fostering creativity and offering a platform for talented filmmakers to shine.

Award Winners of the Kinosphere Short Film Contest:

• Vignesh Paramasivam – Awarded Best Film Critics for his outstanding short film, Thunai.
• Nithya – Received 2nd Best Film Critics for her remarkable work, Two Worlds.
• Lingges Kumar – Honored with 3rd Best Film Critics for the short film, CD4 Kadhal.
• Mani Sekar – Awarded 4th Best Film Critics for his engaging film, Ezhutha Kadhaiyo.
• Nilesh S. Desai – Received 5th Best Film Critics for the short film, Baandh.
• Ganesh Kumar – His film Vaal Natchathiram earned him the Top Performing Film in the App award.
• Pugazharasan – Recognized for the Most Liked Film in the App for his film, Sulurai.

We're excited to announce the prize details for the upcoming Kinosphere Short Film Contest!

1. First Prize: ₹10,000 each for the best short films in three different languages.
2. Winner Certificates: Top 5 short films in all languages will receive winner certificates.
3. Free Silver Subscription: All participants will receive a free Silver subscription worth ₹5,000.
4. Participation Certificates: Every participant will receive a certificate of participation.
5. Film Screenings: Top 5 films will be screened at the Kinosphere Film Festival.

Note: Subtitles are mandatory for all short films.

Don't miss this chance to showcase your creativity and talent!

Registration Details

• Registration Fee: ₹5000 per film (non-refundable)
• Film Duration: Maximum of 30 minutes
• All Language Short Films Welcome!

Payment Options

Other Payment Methods

You can make the registration payment through the following methods:

1. UPI Payment
   GPay, PhonePe, or Paytm to 9994007892 (Prabagaran)
2. Bank Transfer
   Transfer directly via NEFT/IMPS to our HDFC Bank account:
   Account Name: KINOSPHERE PVT. LTD.
   Account Number: 50200061895381
   IFSC Code: HDFC0001216

How to Participate

All participants must register through our app to enter the contest.
Download the app here: App Link

For more details, contact 9600032187.

Unleash your creativity, and let your short film shine on the Kinosphere platform!