Rules & Guidelines:

The films should explore one or more of the following topics, presenting compelling narratives that inspire environmental consciousness and collective action:

1. Waste Management: Present a narrative about waste management challenges, inventive solutions, recycling and reusing strategies, or personal or community-level initiatives making a difference.
2. Climate Adaptation: Focus on how communities are adapting to climate change, such as the implementation of sustainable farming or the development of climate-resilient infrastructures.
3. Water Conservation: Highlight water conservation methods, their importance, or community practices that save water. Consider addressing the impact of water wastage and the importance of clean water.
4. Sustainable Tourism: Showcase responsible tourism that benefits local communities and preserves the environment. Illustrate how tourists can reduce their environmental footprint.
5. Biodiversity Protection: Discuss the importance of biodiversity for the planet's health. This can include showcasing the significance of individual species in ecosystems, the consequences of species loss, or successful efforts to recover species and restore habitats.
6. Green Energy: Investigate the benefits and potential of renewable energy like solar, wind, or hydroelectric power. Personal or community stories related to transitioning to green energy would be valuable.
7. Green Manufacturing:  Showcase the work of private companies, and particularly micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), that are transitioning to more sustainable operations, such as transitioning away from fossil fuel sources of energy, incorporating recycled material in production, and reducing waste and pollution. 
8. Sustainable Living: Show how easy lifestyle changes can contribute to sustainability. This might encompass organic farming, using eco-friendly products, reducing plastic use, or embracing minimalism.

Participation Criteria:

Participation Criteria: The competition, open exclusively for Indian citizens, includes three categories:

• School and College Students
• Civil Society Groups & Amateur Filmmakers
• Professional Filmmakers & Film Studios

Duration: 3 to 7 minutes long (180 to 420 seconds)

Submission of the Short Films: September 01 to November 15, 2023

Language: The Short Film can be made in English or any Indian language with English subtitles.

Eligibility: Short Films, Animations, PSAs, and documentaries created after January 1st  2022.

Submission is free of charge.

Prizes:

7 awards in 3 categories.

School & College Students:

• Best Film: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 25,000.
• Two Runner-Up Prizes: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 10,000 each.

Civil Society Groups & Amateur Filmmakers:

• Best Film: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 25,000.
• One Runner-up Prize: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 15,000.

Professional Filmmakers and Film Studios:

• Best Film: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 50,000.
• One Runner-up Prize: A trophy, a commendation, and a non-monetary award equivalent to Rs 25,000.