Filmsolt Under-One-Minute Film Competition
Brief
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
30 September 2025
SUBMISSION
DEADLINE
10 October 2025
RESULT
ANNOUNCEMENT
30 January 2026
Fees
Prizes
Top 3 Films:
Certificate of Recognition
Publication of Winning Skits on Filmsolt
Exclusive Interview
Free Entry to our paid competition
Honourable Mention:
Certificate of Recognition
Publication of Winning Skits on Filmsolt
50% Discount on our paid competition
*The total prize pool of awards will be determined by the number of registrations received. The more filmmakers that join, the more opportunities for recognition and reward! The prize amounts above represent the maximum for each category.
Faq's
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Media Partners
Step into the realm of endless possibilities with Filmsolt's 2025 under-one-minute Competition! This season, we’re celebrating the powerful theme of "New Beginnings"—a tribute to fresh starts, reinvention, and the transformative moments that shape our lives. Whether it's a bold decision, a new journey, or a turning point in a story, we want you to capture that spark of change in just one minute.
In 60 seconds, show us what it means to begin anew—through moments of hope, challenge, or discovery. This is your chance to share stories that inspire, motivate, and leave a lasting impact. So, grab your camera, unleash your creativity, and take us on a cinematic journey that celebrates the magic of new beginnings!
Key Details:
Duration: One minute or less
Theme: New Beginnings
Format: Open to all film/video formats (animation, live-action, documentary, etc.)
Eligibility
Open to all worldwide, regardless of nationality or professional background.
Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of submission.
Submissions must not infringe upon any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.
All music, images, and footage included in the film must either be original, licensed, or in the public domain. Filmmakers are required to provide proof of rights clearance upon request.
Any unauthorized use of copyrighted content will result in disqualification without refund.
Submission Guidelines
Submit your entry via our official platform.
Accepted file formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV. Ensure your file is high-quality and ready for screening.
Minimum resolution requirement: 720p.
All non-English films must include English subtitles.
It is the filmmaker’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary rights (e.g., music, archival footage, third-party content) are properly cleared.
The film must be an original work created by the filmmaker.
By submitting your film, you grant the competition the right to screen and promote your work in connection with the event.
You agree to allow your film to be included in event promotional material, including online or print-based marketing.
You have the option to grant FilmSolt the permission to publish your film on our official YouTube channel for promotional purposes, with full credit to the filmmaker.
Fees
The registration fee for participating in this Filmsolt short film competition is ₹500 (approximately $6 USD), which serves as a one-time, required to complete your submission and confirm your entry into the competition.