NATIONAL DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2025 IITH EDITION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Films completed between January 2018 and July 2025 will only be accepted.
Films should have subtitles in English.
Films should not exceed 40 minutes.
The films should be submitted in .mp4/.mkv/.avi file format.
Registration fee Rs. 1000.
In the event of any legal dispute, the court of appeal is Thrissur, Kerala.
The decision of the Jury will be final.
Last date of submission is July 31, 2025
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
1) The NDSF 2025 page on mstudies.in/ndsf requires credentials to register.
2) Make the payment of registration ONLINE. Registration Fee: Thousand Rupees (Rs.. 1000).
3) Enter the URL of the film in the designated column (URL submission).
URL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Participants can only submit entries via YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or iCloud. When using a cloud or social media platform, participants must grant the organisers permission to access their submissions.
Call for Entries – NDSF 2025
The Centre for Media Studies at St. Thomas College, Thrissur, proudly organizes the 11th Edition of the National Documentary and Short Film Festival (NDSF).
This prestigious festival serves as a vibrant platform for filmmakers, storytellers, and visual artists from across the country, moreover enabling them to present their powerful narratives and creative expressions through the medium of short films and documentaries. Moreover, it goes beyond a screening event and transforms into a space where art meets dialogue and vision meets impact.
In addition, we warmly invite passionate filmmakers and content creators to submit their best works and become part of this celebration of meaningful cinema. Not only does it offer a wonderful opportunity to share your voice, but it also helps you gain national visibility and, furthermore, connect with like-minded creators from diverse backgrounds.
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Submit & Learn More: http://www.mstudies.in/ndsf
Instagram: @ndsf.thrissur
Contact: +91 86063 68756
Thank you for your support in celebrating powerful storytelling!
