SHORT FILM COMPETITION

Rules & Regulations

• Anyone from the Faculty of Engineering can participate, either individually or as a team.
• Every short film must include English subtitles.
• Films submitted or showcased in last year's competition cannot be entered again.
• The film must be original work. Any copyrighted material requires verified permission.
• Maximum duration is 10 minutes, including opening and closing credits.
• Submissions must be in HD resolution, MP4 format (H.264 video, AAC stereo audio).
• Each individual or team can submit only one film.
• There is no fixed theme or genre; any creative storyline is permitted.
• Content must be suitable for all audiences, strictly free of offensive or explicit material.
• AI assistance and visual effects are permitted; however, generating AI characters is strictly prohibited.
• Films must be submitted through the official link and handed over on a physical pen drive.
• Each film must provide the director's name, contact details, and a brief synopsis.
• There will be separate winners awarded for Sinhala and Tamil categories. The judges' decision is final.

Production Registration