GENIUS Olympiad Short Film 2025

The art of storytelling through short films has evolved dramatically over the past two centuries, from traditional hand-drawn animations to modern digital video. Short films, including live-action, animation, and documentaries, have become powerful tools for conveying emotions, sparking conversations, and highlighting critical issues—especially when it comes to our planet’s environmental challenges. The GENIUS Olympiad embraces this art form through its Short Film competition, offering students the opportunity to create impactful cinematic pieces that raise awareness about global and local environmental issues.

Whether you are interested in animation, documentary, or narrative films, GENIUS Olympiad invites students to share their unique perspectives and creative ideas through the power of short films. Here’s everything you need to know about submitting a short film for the GENIUS Olympiad 2024.

GENIUS Short Film Competition Overview

GENIUS Olympiad’s Short Film competition is a platform where students can use their cinematic creativity to tell stories that address environmental concerns. Students are invited to submit animated, live-action, or documentary films with a runtime of 2 to 6 minutes. Whether your film is informative, expressive, or affirmative, the key goal is to create a visual experience that transports the audience into the story, evokes emotion, and encourages them to think about the environmental issues affecting the world today.

Short Film Categories:

GENIUS Olympiad accepts submissions in the following categories:

1. Short Film | Narrative

   • This category includes fictional stories, such as dramas, action sequences, or even science fiction. If you're looking to be inspired, search for award-winning short narrative films online. Films in this category should have strong characters, a clear plot, and emotional depth, all while addressing environmental themes.

2. Short Film | Documentary

   • Documentaries that focus on real-life events, people, or places related to environmental issues are encouraged. This could include personal experiences, local community efforts, or global challenges like climate change or biodiversity loss. Award-winning documentary short films can provide valuable inspiration for your submission.

3. Short Film | Animation

   • For those with a flair for animation, this category invites the use of hand-drawn, claymation, computer-generated imagery, or frame-by-frame animation to tell a compelling environmental story. Whether it's 2D animation or 3D animation, this is your chance to showcase your technical skills and creativity.

How to Prepare and Submit Your Short Film:

Here are the essential rules and guidelines to follow when preparing your film:

• Teamwork: Short films can be created and submitted by two students working together.
• Length: Films should be between 2 to 6 minutes in length.
• Language: If your film is in a language other than English, English subtitles are required.
• YouTube Upload: Upload your film to YouTube with the title format:
  "GENIUS Olympiad - YEAR: [Title of the Project]".
  The YouTube link must be submitted during the application process. DO NOT upload the video to the application site itself.
• Original Work: All elements of your film must be original. While you may use up to 20% of imagery from the web (e.g., stock footage or images), you must credit each image at the end of the film. Films composed entirely of online images or stock footage will not be accepted.
• File Naming: Ensure the file name is in English characters and is less than 25 characters.
• By submitting, you grant GENIUS Olympiad the right to freely use your film for promotional purposes.

What to Expect at the Fair:

At the GENIUS Olympiad Fair, you’ll have the chance to present your short film to an audience of like-minded peers and judges. Here’s what you need to know:

• Presentation Setup: Your film will be screened on a large screen for the audience. GENIUS Olympiad will provide desktop PCs for viewing, but you may also bring your own laptop with an HDMI cable to play your video.
• Format: It’s recommended that you bring your film on a flash drive in multiple formats, such as MP4, FLV, or Windows Media Player.
• Allow Time for Edits: You can make improvements to your film between the application deadline and the Fair. Feel free to refine your film before you present it!
• Verbal Presentation: Students are allowed up to 1-2 minutes to verbally introduce their film during the fair, explaining the message and process behind the creation.
• Supervisors Not Allowed: Supervisors and teachers are not permitted to be present during the judging sessions.

Judging Criteria:

Your film will be judged based on several important factors, including:

1. Creativity: Does your film showcase originality and creative design?
2. Story Flow: How well does your film flow from start to finish? Is it compelling and attention-grabbing?
3. Production Design: Are the casting, location, costumes, and sets appropriate and effective for telling the story?
4. Emotional Impact: Does your film create a lasting emotional response in the viewer? Does it make the audience feel something deeply about the environmental issue it portrays?
5. Technical Quality: How professional are the visuals, audio, lighting, and editing? Are the technical elements of your film well-executed?
6. Relevance: Does your film address important environmental issues, either locally, nationally, or globally?
7. Overall Quality: Does your film stand on its own as a complete work of art, regardless of the other criteria?

Why Participate in the GENIUS Olympiad Short Film Competition?

Participating in the GENIUS Olympiad Short Film competition offers a fantastic opportunity to:

• Raise Awareness: Use your film to draw attention to important environmental issues and motivate others to take action.
• Showcase Your Talent: This is your chance to demonstrate your filmmaking skills, whether you are a budding animator, a storyteller, or a documentary filmmaker.
• Gain Recognition: Winning a prize at the GENIUS Olympiad can provide global recognition for your creative work, helping you stand out in college applications or future endeavors.
• Make an Impact: By creating a film that addresses environmental issues, you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world while improving your skills.

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: March 1st, 2024 (11:59 PM US EST)
  • $50 application fee per project.
• Deadline for US/EU participants: April 16th, 2024
• The Short Film presentation will take place at the GENIUS Olympiad Fair.

How to Register:

Visit the official GENIUS Olympiad website to register your short film project. Make sure to submit your film via YouTube link as per the guidelines above.

Register Here: GENIUS Olympiad Registration

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RANG 2024 All India Art & Performance Competition

RANG 2024 Supported by The Ministry of Culture, Government of India & Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Organized by Nirman Pratishthan, & We One Events. Bring you the 2nd All India Art & Performance Competition (‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’), aimed at uniting and nurturing the roots of our heritage that make us and our country unique in every way.

 This event is open to all age groups and we expect a massive participation of over 2 lakh youths.

his is the 2nd All India Art & Performance Competition, and targets participation from about 200,000 youth from 5000 schools, 1000 colleges, covering 30 cities spread across 28 States & Union Territories. This event has evolved from the success of our first event organized for Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, wherein we received over 76,000+ entries from 1000 schools & 250 colleges, from 28 states and Union Territories. 

Art & Performance Competition invites talented individuals across India to showcase their artistic brilliance in four exciting categories: 

DRAW (Drawing Competition): Capture the essence of nature and wildlife through your artistic lens.

WORD (Essay Writing Competition): Delve deeper with your written word, exploring the fascinating relationship between humanity and the natural world.

 ICON (Elocution Competition): Ignite the stage with your voice, delivering a powerful message about the importance of nature and wildlife conservation.

ACT (Mobile Short Video Competition): Unleash your creativity through a short film, showcasing the beauty and fragility of India's natural heritage.

Theme: Nature & Wildlife of India

Categories: 

DRAW (Drawing), WORD (Essay), ICON (Elocution), ACT (Short Film)

 Topics:

Freehand drawing on nature/landscape, 2) flora & fauna, 3) wildlife of India

Join us at RANG 2024 and be a part of this inspiring celebration of art and nature!

Stay tuned for more information on registration, deadlines, and exciting prizes!

Last Date of Submission:    31st July 2024

Result will be declared:       September 2024

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Wildlife Short film Contest 2025

In honor of Wildlife Week 2025, the Kerala Forest Department (KFD) invites filmmakers and nature enthusiasts to participate in the Wildlife Short Film Contest 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity while raising awareness about the beauty of nature and wildlife in Kerala.

Contest Details

Eligibility:
Open to all Indian citizens of any age. Employees and immediate family members of KFD are not eligible.

Contest Period:
Entries will be accepted from September 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. IST to September 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. IST. Late entries will not be accepted.

How to Participate:

• Entry Fee: None.
• Submission Method: Fill out the prescribed Registration Form and submit it along with your short film video to:
  Assistant Conservator of Forests
  Social Forestry (Extension)
  O/o Chief Conservator of Forests (Social Forestry)
  4th Floor Vanalekshmi, Vazhuthacaud, 695014
• The Registration Form can be downloaded from KFD's Official Website.

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Theme of the Contest

Your short film should focus on Nature and Wildlife, filmed within the stunning landscapes of Kerala.

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Language of the Film

The film can be produced in English or Malayalam only.

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Technical Specifications

• Length and Format: The film should be 5 to 26 minutes long and submitted in either MOV or MP4 format.
• Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080) or higher.
• Audio: Stereo mix or better.
• Submission Medium:
  • Submit the film on a Pen Drive or Hard Disk along with the filled Registration Form in a sealed cover.
  • Also, upload the film to your Google Drive account and share the link to wlwshortfilm2024@qmail.com with "Can view only" permissions.

Note: The Google Drive link alone will not be accepted as a valid entry.

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Winner Selection and Prizes

• Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges from KFD. Their decisions are final and binding.
• Prizes:
  • 1st Prize: ₹30,000 + Certificate of Recognition
  • 2nd Prize: ₹20,000 + Certificate of Recognition
  • 3rd Prize: ₹10,000 + Certificate of Recognition
  • Additionally, 2 Certificates of Merit will be awarded as consolation prizes.

All prizes are subject to applicable taxes and regulations. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

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Get Involved!

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your work and contribute to wildlife conservation! For more details, visit KFD's Official Website.

 

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Smart Phone Horror Film Contest - TenScaryMinutes

With the exceptional video recording capabilities of smartphones, (iPhone, the new BlackBerrys, Windows and Android based cell phones) and the advent of high quality POV cameras like GoPro, Garmin, Sony, Safari etc, and the many user-friendly video editing options like I-Movie, Movie Maker etc.,  TenScaryminutes.com challenges you to a horror movie contest.

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World Oral Health Day Short Film Contest

On the occasion of World Oral Health Day- 20th March, National Oral Health Program, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in collaboration with the Centre for Dental Education and Research AIIMS, New Delhi is organizing and hosting an online ‘Short Film Competition’.

The theme of the competition - “Be Proud of Your Mouth”

o Entries are open only for Short Film with the duration of maximum of 3 minutes each.

o The Short Film can be made in English/Hindi Indian language.

o Please upload your film on online streaming sites like youtube and paste the link to the film in the comment box as your entry. Films uploaded through Google drive or we transfer links will not be accepted. Storyboards, scripts as Word or PDF documents or pictures will not be accepted as entries.

o Please ensure the films are shot in HD format and are in the ratio 16:9 in Horizontal format. Films shot using vertical formats like the ones shot on mobile phones will not be accepted.

o The selected top entries will be awarded Cash Prizes and will be featured on the website and mobile application on oral health by MoHFW – eDantSeva

First Prize: Rs 3000/-

Second Prize: Rs 2000/-

Third Prize: Rs 1000/-

The Last Date for Submission of entries is 5th April 2022

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Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate - Video Making Competition

Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate - Video Making Competition

As the nation commemorates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, marking the 75 glorious years of India’s Independence, Vigyan Prasar, under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) and 18other Ministries of the Government of India, is holding a mega event “Vigyan SarvatraPujyate”(Science is revered everywhere)during the national Science Week (22-28 February 2022).

To engage the masses with the mission, Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate - Video Making Competition invites original creative, innovative and interesting entries.

The video film shall not be more than 120 seconds, including the beginning and end credits. Video exceeding this time limit are liable to be rejected. The minimum length should be 30 seconds including credits. The video should be shot in HD format. Video containing offensive or inappropriate language or political overtones will not be accepted.

The competition will remain open from 1st February to 17th February 2022.

Prizes and certificates will be given to the top five participants.

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Weather & Climate Poster Making Competition

On an average, more than 1,37,000 people die of road related accidents in India every year. About 413 road accidents took place daily in 2016 which caused over 1000 deaths in India. These statistics only re-emphasize the importance of road safety measures in our daily life.

In this respect, Indian Road Safety Campaign extends an invitation to the Movie-Making Competition. With the competition centered around road safety, the purpose of the event is to raise awareness regarding road mishaps, traffic laws, emergency services, new reforms etc. across the nation. The movies made by the participants must motivate the general public to adopt safer behaviors to make Indian roads safe and secure. These films will be used for digital road safety awareness on various platforms. So put your film fanatic foot forward and create videos that leave an impression.

OBJECTIVES

The Movie Making competition aims to increase awareness regarding road safety among the participants and the public utilizing a video-based platform. Furthermore, the event is also conducted in hopes that participants reflect on the current issues faced by society relating to road safety and familiarize themselves to become better informed and proactive road safety warriors.

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Mobile Film Festival: one-minute films to “make peace with nature”

Once again, the United Nations is supporting the Mobile Film Festival, an international competition featuring one-minute films shot on mobile phones.  This year’s theme, “making peace with nature”, was inspired by a speech by UN Secretary General António Guterres.

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Khushiyon Ka Aashiyana- Short Film Contest 2021

Short Films are invited from PMAY (U) Beneficiaries, students, youths, non-governmental organisations, institutions, and individuals/groups on the broad theme of how six years of journey of PMAY U mission has impacted upon lives of people, through housing.

The competition will be open to all citizens/Indian Nationals above the age of 18 years (born on or before 1st July 2003).

The contest started on 1st July 2021 at 10:00 AM and the final date for submission is 15th September 2021 at 5:00 PM. The results will be declared on 30th September 2021.

Winners will be rewarded with a cash prize and certificate.

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Short Film Contest 2021 - "Khushiyon Ka Aashiyana"

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U), a flagship Mission of Government of India is being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). PMAY (U) is organising a Short Film Contest 2021 - "Khushiyon Ka Aashiyana".

Implementation Mechanism

Short Films are invited from PMAY (U) beneficiaries, students, youth, civil society organisations, institutions and individual/groups on a broad theme of "transforming human lives in urban landscape through PMAY (U) during it six years of journey".

The contest will be open to all Citizens/Indian Nationals above the age of 18 years except to employees and associates of MoHUA/ Urban Development Department of the State/ Urban Local Body (ULB) regardless of where they live.

States/UTs/ ULBs, SLTC/ CLTC specialists will facilitate the contestants in identifying & selecting PMAY (U) beneficiaries and in shooting of the short film.

The language of the film shall be in English or Hindi or any vernacular language.

Period of Production: Films produced during the contest period 1st July, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. IST to 15th September, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. only will be accepted.

Entry limits: Each participant will be allowed to submit only one entry in this contest. If more than one entry is submitted, the entry received first alone will be considered. If a participant/contestant submits more than one entry in a single cover, the application will be rejected.

Certificate of Participation

Certificate of participation will be available for download after successful moderation and vetting by States/UTs.

The system will send SMS to all contestants to download certificate of participation from the website: https://pmay-urban.gov.in through their registered mobile numbers.

Certificate & Cash Prize for Winners

Videos moderated and vetted by States/UTs will be forwarded to MoHUA for scrutiny and evaluation for announcement of winners.

Award winners will be intimated through SMS and via email to download their certificate and upload bank related details and other required documents on the website for transfer of cash prize.

 Ist Prize(25 Nos): Rs 25,000/- + Certificate of Recognition

 IInd prize(25 Nos): Rs 20,000/- + Certificate of Recognition

 IIIrd prize (25 Nos): Rs 12,500/- + Certificate of Recognition

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Short Film Making Contest on World No Tobacco Day

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, 2021 is organizing the development of a short film/Anti-Tobacco Spot competition. The duration of the short film should not be less than 30 seconds and should not be more than 60 seconds. It may include testimonials also.

The competition will be open to all citizens/Indian Nationals above the age of 18 years (born on 31st May, 2003 or before) except to the employees of MoHFW and their relatives.

Participation and Award Details

The short film/Anti-Tobacco Spot should be of 30 seconds to 60 seconds. The short film may focus on;

 Increase awareness on harmful effects of tobacco use;

 Tobacco’s harms have been proven to motivate tobacco users to quit;

 Change social norms and reduce the number of tobacco users, including youth.

 Films may also encourage support for and adherence to effective tobacco control policy.

Cash prizes are as under:

Ist Prize: Rs. 2,00,000/-

IInd prize: Rs. 1,50,000/-

IIIrd prize: Rs. 1,00,000/-

Consolation prizes (10): Rs. 1,00,000/- (10 x Rs. 10,000/- each)

Certificate of Participation will be given to the genuine entries and which follows the terms and conditions given for the competition. The certificate will be sent through email only and a hard copy will not be issued. Therefore all the participants are required to provide their email address correctly.

Important dates

• Start Date: 31st May, 2021

• Last Date of Submission: 30th June, 2021

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Footprint Film Festival 2021 - Online Film Festival for Films Made by Children

Footprint Film Festival is accepting entries to the Second edition of the Footprint Film Festival, 2021.

Please Read the Film Festival Guidelines carefully before submitting the entry.

ENTRY FEE : There is NO ENTRY FEE

FESTIVAL FORMAT : This is a short film non-competitive festival and hence ONLY Short Films should be submitted. 

The entries can be short digital animation films too on the topic.

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National Level Film Competition for All

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India is organizinga National short films competition, ‘SwachhataFilmon ka Amrit Mahotsav’under Phase 2 of Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBMG)and in celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The department aims to take forward the extraordinary milestone of Open Defecation Free (ODF) India achieved in Phase 1 of SBMG (2014-19)by sustaining toilet usage andembarking on the path of ODF Plus in villages through comprehensive Solid and Liquid Waste Management.

The competition will act as a massive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign to raise mass awareness on ODF Plus goals as underlined in SBMG -Phase 2 by encouraging participation by individuals and institutions to contribute their ideas and creativity in short films format capturing various components of ODF Plus.

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2021 Global Media Competition (Poster, Infographics, Short Film Contests)

Lies & Cover-Ups: Time to Make Tobacco Pay

The 2021 Global Media Competition organized by the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC), a partner of STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog, seeks compelling visual designs that portray tobacco industry’s tactic of using deception to undermine health policies and escape liability.

Tobacco kills 8,000,000 people each year, costing the world’s economy US$1.4 trillion annually. Through its lies and deception, the tobacco industry has perpetuated a pandemic by undermining government efforts to protect public health. To date, it has yet to pay for the harms it has caused.

For its second year, the Global Media Competition (GMC) will welcome entries in the form of posters, short videos, and infographics that convey how the tobacco industry conceals, covers up, and misrepresents the enormous burdens it has placed on people, the environment, health systems, and the global economy.

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Eligibility

This competition is open to everyone. Participants below 18 years old are required to submit a parental/guardian consent form. Please send the consent form to ggtc@ggtc.world.

Application Details

To submit entries, each participant must complete the registration form.

  

April 29, 2021

Deadline for submission(s)

  

End May, 2021

 Announcement of competition winners

Submissions maybe in the forms of:

Posters

Size:

8.5x11 inches

Resolution:

300 dpi

Format:

JPG, PNG, PDF

Infographics

Size:

8.5x11 inches

Resolution:

300 dpi

Format:

JPG, PNG, PDF

Short Videos

Length:

No longer more than 1 min

Format:

MP4

Subtitle:

English

Note:

YouTube link is needed when submitting entry

Global Media Competition Prizes

Poster

1st - $2,000

2nd - $1,000

3rd - $500

Online choice winner - $500

Infographics

1st - $4,000

2nd - $2,000

3rd - $1,000

Online choice winner - $500

Short Videos

1st - $4,000

2nd - $2,000

3rd - $1,000

Online choice winner - $500

NO REGISTRATION FEE

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Short Film Contest For World Oral Health Day

On the occasion of World Oral Health Day- 20th March, National Oral Health Program, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in collaboration with the Centre for Dental Education and Research AIIMS, New Delhi is organizing and hosting an online ‘Short Film Competition’.

The theme of the competition - “Be Proud of Your Mouth”

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KSCSTE Essay, Video and Painting Contests for Students

KERALA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT (KSCSTE) will be organising various contests for students. 

UP, High School, Higher Secondary students can participate in Short Video, Essay writing and Painting contests.

Only the first 100 students will get a chance to participate in these contests. Essay contest and painting will be conducted online. 

Contact the Coordinators of Ottapalam, Palakkad, Mannarkad National Green Corp.

Phone: 9446961852, 9400318702, 9746472004

Source: Malayala Manorama Daily 17.02.2021

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Inter School Online Short Film Competition

Hindustan International School, Padur is organizing an Inter School Online Short Film Competition for aspiring students of grade VII & XII.

The competition is to be held on three categories:

Category-I: Grade VII & VIII

Category-II: Grade IX & X

Category-III: Grade XI & XII

The film should be on the theme “My Life During Lockdown”

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Largest Vaccination Drive Video-Making Contest

The world’s largest immunisation exercise against COVID-19 was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 16th January 2021.

More than 8 lakh healthcare workers have been vaccinated till 7 am on 21st Jan 2021. Over the last few days, prominent doctors along with many other healthcare workers within the government and the private sector have taken the COVID19 vaccine, and have returned to their work without any side effects. India is one of the few countries to halt the march of COVID-19 and simultaneously develop a vaccine for COVID, thanks to the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji who bestowed his personal attention to get the country rid of the pandemic.

The ‘VIDEOS FOR VACCINATION CONTEST’ invites Video Content Creators from all walks of life, whether professional or amateur, whether shooting on a basic mobile phone or with access to hi-end production facilities, to create one-minute videos on #LargestVaccineDrive.

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Netaji Ke Sapne. Udaan India Ki ! A Short Film Contest

On the occasion of Parakram Diwas, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, along with NFDC is organising and hosting an online Short Film Competition (SFC) on the dreams of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The theme of the competition is - Netaji Ke Sapne. Udaan India ki!

The selected Top entries will be awarded with Cash Prizes:

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Short Film Contest by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched a Short Film Contest as part of the Republic Day Celebrations 2021, along with NFDC to create a patriotic mood surrounding this years' Republic Day.

The theme for the entries will be Patriotism.

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