Kinosphere is excited to announce its upcoming International Short Film Contest in 2025! This is an open call for filmmakers from all languages from all countries to showcase their creativity. The Indian film industry is increasingly collaborating with world film makers! We hope to seal some of those collaborations by showcasing world talent to Indian film makers. This year Kinosphere is collaborating with the Delphic Council, a startup for peace. The contest will be held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in June 2025.

Last date for submission: 31st May 2025 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.

The winners were selected by Director Priyadarshan

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 2025!

1. Top International Film: ₹50,000 - One Grand prize for the best short film from across the globe on the theme of PEACE. This prize is awarded by the Delphic Council that wishes to achieve world peace through encouragement of art and artists and bringing togeher of cultures. Compete with best in the world!
2. Top Indian Film: ₹15,000 for best short film made in an Indian Language. Chance to direct Kinosphere's next short film.
3. Second Prize - 3: ₹10,000 each for the best short films that missed the first prize.
4. Winner Certificates: Top 5 short films in all languages will receive winner certificates.
5. Free Silver Subscription: All participants will receive a free Silver subscription worth ₹5,000.
6. Participation Certificates: Every participant will receive a certificate of participation.
7. 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 Fee: ₹5000 per film (non-refundable)
• Film Duration: Maximum of 30 minutes
• All Language Short Films Welcome!

Other Payment Methods

You can make the registration payment through the following methods:

1. Bank Transfer
   Transfer directly via NEFT/IMPS to our HDFC Bank account:
   Account Name: KINOSPHERE PVT. LTD.
   Account Number: 50200061895381
   IFSC Code: HDFC0001216

All participants must register through our app to enter the contest. You are expected to upload your youtube link in the short film uploads section. In case you do not have it uploaded already, you can share your film and we will upload it on our youtube channel and share the link with you to upload it from your account.
Download the app here: App Link

For more details, contact 9600032187.

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