Design Championship - Movie Making Competition
by ARK Infosolutions Private Limited
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A national-level online competition for students aged 14-16 to create a short film based on a theme, showcasing their filmmaking and storytelling skills.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 5
Duration
The competition runs from registration opening to the final project submission deadline.
Time needed
Depends on the time taken to make the entry
Eligibility
Age: 14-16 years (Senior category). Requirement: Must be a school student residing in India. Team: Can participate individually or in a team of up to 5 members.
- Grade level
- Grade 9 to 11
- Age range
- 14 to 16 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- Must be an enrolled school student.
- Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of camera operation (smartphone or DSLR).
- Familiarity with any video editing software.
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Winner's Trophy
Winners and runners-up at both regional and final levels receive a prestigious team trophy.
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement
Final winners and runners-up receive a Certificate of Achievement. Regional winners get a Certificate of Excellence, and all participants receive an e-certificate of participation.
Recognition
National-level recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration opened
- 1 Jul 2026
- Registration closed
- 5 Sept 2026
- Competition
- 21 Aug 2026 to 7 Oct 2026
How to apply
- 1Register online through the official Design Championship website.
- 2Wait for the theme to be announced for the Movie Making category.
- 3Create a short film (1-5 minutes) based on the provided theme.
- 4Upload the final movie file to a cloud storage service and submit the link through the official portal before the deadline.
Rules and guidelines
- The submitted film must be an original work created specifically for the competition.
- The movie's duration must be between 1 to 5 minutes, including all titles and credits.
- Use of any copyrighted material (music, clips, images) is prohibited unless proper credits are provided.
- Entries must strictly adhere to the announced theme to be considered for evaluation.
- Participants must be available for an online jury round if their project is shortlisted.
Technology requirements
- A camera for shooting (e.g., smartphone, DSLR).
- A computer or laptop for video editing.
- Access to video editing software.
- A stable internet connection for project submission.
About this opportunity
The Design Championship's Movie Making competition is a premier national event for aspiring young filmmakers to bring their imaginative stories to life. Participants are challenged to create a short film from 1 to 5 minutes based on a specific theme, allowing them to explore their creativity and technical abilities in the art of cinema. Organized by ARK Infosolutions, this competition aims to nurture the next generation of storytellers and visual artists in India.
This competition is designed for students in the senior category, aged 14 to 16 years, with a passion for filmmaking, direction, scriptwriting, and video editing. The platform is open to all students across India, encouraging participation from both budding enthusiasts and those with more developed skills to showcase their talent to a jury of industry experts.
Rounds and format
The competition consists of three main stages: Participants first submit their projects online, and shortlisted projects will go to the regional jury round. The winners from the regional rounds then qualify to compete in the Design Championship Final.
How entries are judged
Movies are judged based on Relevance to the Theme (30%), Visual Composition/Cinematography (20%), Use of Audio (20%), Editing and Visual Enhancements (20%), and Meaningfulness/Replay Value (10%).
Selection process
A jury evaluates all submissions based on the predefined judging criteria. The projects with the highest scores are shortlisted for the regional rounds. Regional winners are then selected to advance to the national final. The jury's decision is final.
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
No specific curriculum.
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