Winning Prize
Overview
Teams will be provided a topic and must produce a 2–10 minute short film around it. Submissions will be judged on narrative clarity, cinematography, direction, and emotional impact. The entries will be judged on:
Composition
Creativity
Emotional Depth
Thematic Relevance
Topic
Your City, Through Your Lens
How does your city move you? Create a 2-10 minute film that shows us your city- from your unique perspective. Go beyond tourist postcards: tell a story, create a mood, reflect a culture, or challenge perceptions. Tell the full story!
Winning Prize
- 1st Prize
₹11,000 + Certificate of Excellence
- Featured post on Amaze Ad Fest official Social handles
- Opportunity to showcase work at the Amaze Ad Fest
- 2nd Prize
₹5,100 + Certificate of Excellence
- Featured post on Amaze Ad Fest official Social handles
- Opportunity to showcase work at the Amaze Ad Fest
- 3rd Prize
₹1,100 + Certificate of Excellence
General Terms & Conditions
- All submissions must be original. Plagiarised or AI-generated work without human input will be disqualified.
- Only one entry per participant/team is allowed.
- Top 20 entries will be reviewed by a final jury curated by the organizing committee.
- Submit videos format via Google Drive / WeTransfer as per guidelines.
- By participating, you grant Amaze Ad Fest the right to use your work for promotional purposes (with credit).
- Registration fee is non-refundable after confirmation.
- Offensive or defamatory content will lead to disqualification.
- Final authority on jury selection rests with Arena HQ.
- Challenge-specific submission formats & deadlines will be shared 10 days before the festival.
- Teams are allowed to use pre-recorded music only if they have the appropriate rights or licenses. If using copyrighted tracks, a maximum of 30 seconds is permitted. A mandatory credit to the composer and a link to the music must be included in the end credits of the film.
Evaluation Parameters (100 Marks Total)
Criteria | Description | Marks |
Narrative & Direction | Clarity of story, pacing, and directorial intent | 30 |
Cinematography | Shot composition, camera work, and visual choices | 25 |
Emotional Engagement | Ability to connect, move, or provoke thought | 20 |
Originality | Unique take on the prompt or concept | 15 |
Sound & Post Production | Use of sound, music, and editing to enhance storytelling | 10 |