About the event
AI Cinema challenges participants to create a complete short film within limited time, combining storytelling, creativity and technical skills using live action, animation or AI-assisted tools.
Rules & regulations
- Participants may compete individually or in teams of up to 3 members, all from the same college.
- The theme will be announced at the start of the event.
- Total duration: 3 hours for scripting, shooting and editing.
- The final film must be up to 2 minutes, with a clear narrative or message.
- Any style (live-action, animation or AI-generated visuals) is allowed.
- Participants must bring their own equipment: laptops, phones, cameras, chargers and any required software.
- All editing or AI tools must be pre-installed before the event begins.
- Internet use is allowed. Pre-made assets related to the theme are not permitted; only general templates may be used.
Judgement criteria
Storytelling & Theme Relevance, Technical Quality, Creativity and Editing & Overall Flow.
Recognition
Trophies to winners & certificates to all participants and winners.
Event coordinators
General rules (all events)
- Submit your entries by 18 November 2026 to avoid the last-minute rush, using the registration form on each event page.
- Registration is free for all events except Solo Dance, Solo Singing, Online Gaming (BGMI), Group Dance and Ramp Walk (₹100 per participant per event). DJ Night entry pass is ₹250 per person.
- All team members must be from the same college.
- Participants must fill a separate form for each event.
- Each institute must select a team leader, whose name should be intimated along with the confirmation letter.
- The Host Institute reserves the right to make any changes to the schedule as deemed appropriate.
- Participants must carry their identity cards on the day of the competition; failing this, they will not be allowed to participate.
- Disobedience of rules may lead to disqualification.
- The use of any unfair means, such as gadgets, prompting, etc., is strictly prohibited.
- The decision of the judges will be final and binding in case of any discrepancy or dispute.
Certificates will be awarded to all winners and participants of every event.