AI Short Film Showcase

/ Rules

Read before you cross over

1. /01Duration: 1 to 3 minutes including credits. Format: MP4 or MOV, 1080p minimum.
2. /02Teams of 1 to 3 members.
3. /03Registration fee is ₹50 per team.
4. /04No registration fee for AUK students. (AUK Students have to upload ID card image in forms)
5. /05Participants must choose one official theme pillar.
6. /06Submit a one-page AI Tech Stack PDF listing the tools used.
7. /07Raw, unedited AI generations are discouraged; human-led editing and pacing are expected.
8. /08All content must follow the university code of conduct; defamatory or hate content is disqualified.

/ Official Themes

Pick one pillar

1. /01The Unfiltered Lens: Freedom of Speech & Expression — Explore the power of the human voice and the impact of speaking one’s truth in the digital age.
2. /02Echoes of the Past: Literature & History Come Alive — Reimagine historical icons or literary characters in the modern world through AI.
3. /03The Domino Effect: Small Problems, Big Impact — Show how an overlooked everyday issue can trigger a massive chain reaction in society.
4. /04Beyond the Horizon: The Sci-Fi Frontier — Showcase speculative futures, ethical AI dilemmas, and futuristic worlds.
5. /05The Rising Voice: Youth as the Catalyst for Change — Celebrate how the next generation uses technology and human intelligence to lead change.

/ Requirements

What you must submit

• •Video file: 1 to 3 minutes including credits, MP4 or MOV, 1080p minimum.
• •One-page AI Tech Stack PDF listing all AI tools used.
• •Human-led editing and pacing is required; raw AI outputs alone are not acceptable.

/ Selection & Awards

How winners are chosen

• •A preliminary jury selects the Top 10 films (Elite 10).
• •Top 10 films are screened in the Amity University Kolkata Auditorium on May 22.
• •An expert panel judges the Top 10 live to decide 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
• •Audience Choice Award is decided via live poll during the screening.

/ Prize Pool Worth

What you can win

• •Grand Winner: ₹2,000 cash + winner’s trophy.
• •Runner Up: ₹1,000 cash.
• •Third Place: ₹500 cash.
• •Top 10 Finalists receive a Special Mention certificate and goodies.

/ Suggested AI Toolkit

Optional tools

• •Scripting: Gemini Pro (free access via student ID or personal Pro account).
• •Video/Visuals: Runway Gen-3, Luma Dream Machine, Pika Labs, Leonardo.ai, or Midjourney.
• •Audio: Suno or Udio for music; ElevenLabs for voiceovers.
• •Editing: CapCut or Adobe Premiere Pro for final human-led assembly.

/ Important Dates

Mark your calendar

• •Registrations open: May 6, 2026.
• •Submission deadline: May 18, 2026.
• •Top 10 announcement: May 20, 2026.
• •Grand finale screening: May 22, 2026.