Made for Every Creator
India's Biggest National-level Reel & Short Film Theme Based Competition
- Students
- Beginners
- Amateurs
- Families
- Professionals
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ONE REEL. MANY REWARDS. COUNTLESS BUSINESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES!
Win ₹5 Lakh+ · 22 Cash Prizes · 20 Special Awards
Compete for the ₹5 Lakh+ prize pool and 30+ national prizes & category recognitions.
Docket of 28 Articles
Curated articles covering storytelling, strategy and creation.
Subsidised Auto DM
Auto DM and security support at highly subsidised rates.
Certificate & Digital ID
Official participation certificate and unique creator identity card.
NATIONAL
CREATOR
COMMUNITY
2,400+
Existing verifiedcreator & mentor
community
PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL COMPETITION
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Find and spotlight talented creators across cities, towns, villages, colleges, and communities all across India.
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Celebrate originality, artistic excellence, emotional courage, cultural contribution, and meaningful storytelling.
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Provide direct access to creator masterclasses, 28 research blueprints, mentor feedback, and industry storytelling toolkits.
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Build relationships with fellow filmmakers, established creators, cultural institutions, and commercial brand partners.
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Create pathways to paid commercial assignments, video production contracts, and sustainable creative livelihood opportunities.
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Encourage creators to produce a lasting digital archive of India's families, oral traditions, cultural wisdom, and heritage.
6 CATEGORIES. 48 STORIES TO TELL
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01Family's Unique Traditions
Showcase a special ritual, custom, or practice followed by your family for generations. Explain its origin and the meaning it holds for your family.
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02A Unique Family Recipe
Tell the story of a traditional family recipe passed down through generations, including the person who created it and the memories associated with it.
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03The Values Behind Family Rituals
Explore the deeper values of gratitude, respect, unity, or compassion behind a family ritual that has survived the test of time.
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04Family Gathering We Never Miss
Capture an annual family gathering, reunion, or celebration that brings relatives together, even when life takes them far apart.
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05Skill, Craft Generational Legacy
Document a traditional skill — rangoli, embroidery, music, pottery, weaving, or another craft — preserved by members of your family.
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06Family Surname History
Explore the origins of your surname, ancestral village, family title, or naming tradition and the identity it gives your family.
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07Family's Festival Celebration Style
Show how your family celebrates a festival differently from others and how this distinctive practice has evolved over generations.
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08Ancestral Home Memories
Tell the story of a family home, its rooms, objects, and traditions, revealing how a physical place can preserve generations of memories.
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09The Unsung Hero of Our Family
Tell the story of a family member whose sacrifices and contributions shaped the lives of others but whose achievements were never publicly recognised.
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10The Woman Who Held Family Together
Celebrate a mother, grandmother, sister, or other woman whose courage, wisdom, and quiet contributions became the foundation of the family.
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11From Struggle to Success-Family's Journey
Depict how a family member overcame poverty, hardship, or adversity and created new opportunities for the next generation.
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12The Courageous Decision - That Changed Our Family
Recount a defining moment when a family member made a difficult decision that transformed the family's future.
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13The First Graduate - Who Changed Our Destiny
Share the story of a family member who became the first to receive a formal education or enter a profession, opening doors for future generations.
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14The Entrepreneur - Who Built Our Family's Future
Document the journey of a family entrepreneur, artisan, farmer, or businessperson who built something lasting through determination and integrity.
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15A Life Lesson from Grandparents
Recreate a real incident that demonstrates a powerful lesson learned from an elder and how it continues to influence your life.
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16If My Family Hero Could Tell Their Story
Create a first-person biographical film based on the documented experiences, memories, photographs, and life lessons of a family hero.
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17One Message for My Grandchildren
Imagine you have just one minute to communicate the most important lesson you want your grandchildren to remember throughout their lives.
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18The Values That Matter More Than Wealth
Convey why honesty, kindness, integrity, relationships, and compassion can be more valuable than material possessions.
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19One Mistake I Will Not Repeat
Share a personal mistake, the lesson it taught you, and how passing on that experience could help younger family members.
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20Never Forget Where You Came From
Explain why knowing one's roots, ancestral village, family history, and cultural identity matters, even when pursuing a modern global life.
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21Spare Time for Your Parents
Create an emotional story about the importance of spending time with parents and grandparents and listening to their stories before it is too late.
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22The Kindness - Real Legacy
Tell a story that demonstrates how a small act of kindness can influence people and inspire generations.
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23Preserve Your Mother Tongue
Explore how language carries family memories, humour, wisdom, songs, and cultural identity from one generation to the next.
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24Record Message Today - Let It Live Forever
Encourage people to record their voices, stories, advice, and blessings today so future generations can experience their presence and wisdom.
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25A Photograph Without a Story
Show how old photographs lose their meaning when names, dates, relationships, places, and the stories behind them are forgotten.
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26The Forgotten Treasure from Cupboard
Discover old letters, diaries, certificates, documents, or photographs that reveal an unexpected chapter of family history.
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27Who Were the People Before Our Grandparents
Trace your ancestry through a family tree and demonstrate how documenting names, relationships, and life histories connects generations.
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28The Interview you Should Have Recorded Years Ago
Tell the story of a missed opportunity to record an elder's memories, or demonstrate how a simple family interview can preserve irreplaceable knowledge.
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29From an Old Album to a Digital Family Legacy
Show how photographs, documents, voice recordings, and videos can be digitised, organised, and made accessible to family members.
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30Thousands of Miles Apart, One Family Legacy
Explore how digital preservation helps families living in different cities and countries remain connected to their roots and shared history.
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31Beyond Gold and Property - Real Asset Medical History
Compare material inheritance with the stories, values, experiences, skills, and wisdom that families can pass down.
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32Build a Family Repository for the Next 100 Years
Imagine a living digital family repository where future generations can discover their ancestry, biographies, photographs, traditions, and recorded messages.
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33Traditional Art That Must Survive
Document a traditional Indian art, craft, or occupation and the life story of an artisan working to keep it alive.
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34The Folk Song - Story of Our Land
Explore a folk song, folk dance, oral tradition, or regional performance that carries the memories and identity of a community.
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35The Freedom Fighter - Textbooks Never Mentioned
Tell the documented story of a lesser-known freedom fighter or local contributor to India's independence, highlighting their life and legacy.
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36One India, Many Festivals, Countless Stories
Explore the origins, meanings, and distinctive regional practices of an Indian festival through the experience of one family or community.
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37The Guru-Shishya Tradition
Showcase how music, dance, yoga, philosophy, or another discipline is passed from teacher to student through practice, mentorship, and personal example.
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38Our Ancestors Knew Better About Sustainability
Explore traditional Indian practices related to water conservation, farming, architecture, food, and responsible use of natural resources.
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39The Story Woven Into Our Traditional Clothes
Reveal the cultural identity, history, craftsmanship, and family memories associated with a traditional Indian garment, textile, or weaving practice.
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40Indian Heritage – Narrating to the Next Generation
Create a compelling story in which a monument, historical object, ancient manuscript, or cultural tradition shares its legacy with today's youth.
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41What If Time Could Be Purchased?
Imagine a world where minutes, hours, or years can be bought and sold — explore what people would trade to gain one more moment with loved ones.
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42The World Stops for 60 Seconds – What Would You Do?
Every person, vehicle, and clock around you freezes for exactly 60 seconds while only you can move — show what you would do in that single minute.
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43Recreate Your Childhood in 60 Seconds
Bring back the sights, sounds, games, paper boats, school days, and innocent joy of your childhood in a fast-paced 60-second visual journey.
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44If the Mirror Showed Your Hidden Emotions?
What happens when a mirror no longer reflects your outer face, but instead reveals the unspoken fears, dreams, or emotions hidden inside your heart?
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45Message to you by great-grandchild born 100 years from now
A message arrives from the year 2126 from your own great-grandchild — tell the story of what they thank you for, or what they wish you had preserved.
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46Celebration Nature of Indian Festivals after 500
Envision how Diwali, Holi, Pongal, Onam, or Eid will be celebrated 500 years in the future when technology evolves but family traditions endure.
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47What Would You Choose – Wealth, Fame, Love or Peace?
When life places you at a crossroads offering Wealth, Fame, Love, or Peace, explore the choice a protagonist makes and its surprising consequence.
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48If Social Media Likes = Real Money
Explore a world where every digital like, heart, and view instantly turns into real currency — and what happens to human relationships and truth.
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18+ · All Creators & NRIs
Open to Indian citizens and NRIs aged 18 and above.
Students & Youth
Students, campus creators and young storytellers.
Reel & Video Creators
Mobile creators, vloggers, YouTubers and reel makers.
Filmmakers & Artists
Filmmakers, photographers, writers, editors and artists.
Families & Communities
Families, seniors, NGOs, cultural groups and NRI communities.
CREATE. SUBMIT. COMPETE. SHINE. IT’S THAT SIMPLE!
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Find your story
Explore 48 themes across 6 categories.
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Get your Creator Pass
Register, complete your profile and pay ₹500.
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Unlock your Creator Kit
Get story prompts, interview questions and shooting tips.
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Shoot. Edit. Make it yours.
Create a reel or short film on your phone or camera.
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Submit your film
Add your details, video link and consent in your dashboard.
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Jury review & Goa finale
Eligible entries are reviewed. Shortlisted creators move towards the finale.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND NRSFC 26
A nationwide movement to redirect digital media toward the betterment of individuals, families and society.
HUMANITY FIRST SOFTWARE
TECHNOLOGY PVT. LTD.
A DPIIT-recognised social-impact technology platform for digital governance and reach.
BHARAT FAMILY LEGACY
PRESERVATION FOUNDATION (NGO)
A registered NGO anchoring cultural preservation through generation-spanning archives.
SAHYADRI DIGITAL MEDIA LLP
A regional media group providing production standards and a national broadcast desk.
National broadcast, festival and corporate distribution channels.
Submission intake, jury evaluation portal and DPDP-compliant verification.
2,400+ existing verified creators & mentors across HFSTPL, Sahyadri Digital Media LLP & BFLPF chapters + early NRSFC 2026 cohort (planned 2026–27 network: 10,000+).
12 MENTORS GUIDING THE CREATIVE STANDARD
Eminent personalities from the fields of arts, culture, media and social media who guide us with their expertise, ideas and valuable advice.
Honourable MLAs, MPs and other distinguished leaders who extend their patronage, guidance and leadership to support and encourage this national initiative.
Public patronage & messages of support
Official messages of support from public representatives, creators, and industry leaders are published here as written confirmations are verified.
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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT · MP
Hon. Dhananjay Bhimrao Mahadik
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) · Maharashtra
“Every young creator deserves a platform to share their story.”
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MEMBER OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY · MLA
Hon. Dr. Suresh (Bhau) Dagadu Khade
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly · Miraj
“Every young mind has a story worth sharing.”
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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT · MP
Hon. Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) · Sangli
“Every village has a story, every young creator has a dream.”
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MEMBER OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY · MLA
Hon. Jayant Rajaram Patil
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly · Islampur
“Every language reflects our rich heritage.”
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MEMBER OF LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY · MLA
Hon. Dr. Vishwajeet Patangrao Kadam
Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
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CABINET MINISTER · MLA
Hon. Hasan Mialal Mushrif
Cabinet Minister · Government of Maharashtra
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MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT · MP
Hon. Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe
Member of Parliament
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CABINET MINISTER · MLA
Hon. Chandrakant (Dada) Bachchu Patil
Minister of Higher & Technical Education and Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of Maharashtra · Kothrud, Pune
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STAR REEL AMBASSADOR
Aniruddha 0909
Mumbai Star Reel · Creator Ambassador
“Capturing the subtle smiles of our grandparents before they become memories.”
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REEL CREATOR
Yaksh K
Creator Ambassador · India
“Empowering 100% verified grassroots digital storytellers across India.”
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REGIONAL-LANGUAGE CREATOR
Vittal Irali
Kannada Reel Creator · Creator Ambassador
“Our vernacular roots have the deepest emotional resonance.”
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Creator Ambassador · Reel Creator To be announced
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Creator Ambassador · Short-Film Maker To be announced
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Creator Ambassador · Regional-Language Creator To be announced
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Creator Ambassador · Documentary Storyteller To be announced
CAMPUS TO CREATOR INDIA’S CREATIVE TALENT MISSION
Partner with NRSFC 2026 to help students make films and earn recognition for your institution.
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Unique Campus Code Track campus referrals
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Coordinator Dashboard Track participation and certification
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National Recognition Trophies, grants and media recognition
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Goa Grand Finale Invitations for top campuses
REFER FELLOW CREATORS. WIN ₹50,000 IN HONOURS
Ambassador pool · Creator ID badges · equipment grants · Goa finale invitations
Register to get your linkGET YOUR VANITY LINK
Complete registration to unlock your personal referral link on your creator dashboard.
SHARE ACROSS COMMUNITIES
WhatsApp, Instagram, film societies, college groups — sign-ups credited for 30 days.
CLIMB & WIN HONOURS
Top 20 creators and campuses are recognised nationally on the public leaderboard.
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