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Cinimontaz International Film Festival - 2025

About the Festival

Cinimontaz International Film Festival (CFF) 2025 is a Short Film Festival dedicated to experimental films/short films/web/new media with a maximum duration of 120 seconds. Embracing the theme "Celebration of Life in 120 Secs," the festival challenges filmmakers/content creators to capture the essence of joy, resilience, and the human experience within a brief yet impactful cinematic journey. Open to visionary storytellers from around the world, Cinimontaz pushes the boundaries of short-format filmmaking, encouraging innovation in visual storytelling, editing, and artistic expression. Through its dynamic selection of films, the online film festival serves as a global platform for creatives to showcase their unique perspectives on life’s fleeting yet profound moments.


Submission Link - https://forms.gle/GHtJrRhdTxRjq1ZM6

Official Rules & Guidelines

1. Eligibility

  • Open to filmmakers of all nationalities and backgrounds.
  • Films must align with the festival’s theme: “Celebration of Life in 120 Secs.”


2. Film Specifications

  • Maximum duration: 120 seconds (including titles & credits).
  • Must be an experimental film—open to unique storytelling, abstract visuals, and creative editing.
  • All genres and formats (live-action, animation, stop-motion, etc.) are accepted.
  • Films must be in HD (1920x1080) or higher resolution for better perception
  • Films/ Work to be submitted as open screen online link (preferably youtube link)
  • Non-English films must include English subtitles - if required


3. Originality & Rights

  • Submissions must be original work by the entrant (Only Human Input)
  • The filmmaker must own all rights to the content, including music, images, and third-party materials.
  • No AI-generated films
  • Films that have been publicly released or screened at other festivals are also eligible


4. Submission Guidelines

  • Submissions must be made via the official festival platform 
  • Submissions are open
  • Submission deadline: 30 May 2025
  • No Entry fees for submission
  • Submission Link - https://forms.gle/GHtJrRhdTxRjq1ZM6


5. Selection & Judging

  • Films will be evaluated based on creativity, storytelling, originality, and adherence to the theme.
  • The selection committee’s decision is final.
  • Selected films will be notified via email and showcased on the festival page - on or before 10th June 2025


6. Jury Recognitions

  1. Best Experimental Short Film – Grand prize for the most outstanding experimental film.
  2. Best Director – Recognizing innovative and visionary direction.
  3. Best Cinematic Impact – Awarded to the film with the strongest visual and emotional impact.
  4. Best Editing – For creative and masterful editing techniques.
  5. Best Sound Design – Celebrating exceptional use of sound and audio experimentation.
  6. Best Cinematography – Honoring outstanding visual composition and camera work.
  7. Best Use of Concept – Awarded to the film that best embodies the festival’s theme.
  8. Jury Prize for Innovation – Given to the most groundbreaking or unconventional film.
  9. Best Mixed-Media Film – Recognizing excellence in blending different visual styles.
  10. Most Thought-Provoking Film – Awarded for films that challenge perspectives.
  11. Best Abstract Narrative – For a film that tells a compelling story in a non-traditional way.
  12. Best Experimental Animation – Honoring artistic and technical innovation in animation.
  13. Best Minimalist Film – Celebrating creativity within extreme simplicity.
  14. Best Social Commentary Film – For films addressing social, political, or cultural theme
  15. Special Mention - Jury's perogative to recognize a special body of work


Winning and selected films will be featured on the festival’s website, social media, and relevant partner platforms. Jury recognitions will be provided with an e-certificate.


7. General Conditions

  • By submitting, filmmakers grant Cinimontaz Film Festival Organizers the right to screen their films during the festival and for promotional purposes.
  • The festival holds the right to disqualify entries that contain hate speech, Inappropriate content/explicit violence, or any content deemed inappropriate by the Festival Organizers.
  • The festival is not responsible for technical issues, submission errors, or lost files.
  • The films will be reviewed and only those that meet the quality criteria will be judged and only those films will be considered for awards/recognitions. 


8. Prize details:

Best Short Film

  • First Prize - Rs. 15,000/-
  • Second Prize - Rs. 10,000/-
  • Third Prize - Rs. 5,000/- 


Date of Festival: 20th June 2025


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For any clarification please email us at - cinimontaz@gmail.com

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