🇮🇳 National Competition 2026

Your story deserves a national stage.

Film with your smartphone. Compete for a ₹3.5 lakh prize pool.

₹500 ENTRY PASS ₹3,50,000 CASH PRIZES

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✓ Open to all India • ✓ 11 languages • ✓ Expert jury • ✓ Creator Kit included

One-Time Registration

₹500

All taxes included. Grants full participation rights, instant digital assets, and national jury review.

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What you receive immediately:

✓ Instant 8-Part Creator Kit: 50+ heritage story prompts, mobile cinematography master guide, and 10 cinematic LUTs.
✓ Creator Dashboard Access: Private portal to write notes, prepare shot-lists, and submit your entries.
✓ National Jury Consideration: Guaranteed review across 10 official judging criteria by eminent filmmakers.
✓ Official Verified Certificate: Digital credential with a QR verification link for your professional portfolio.
✓ 100% Intellectual Property: You own your film, recordings, and family stories forever. Zero copyright transfer.
✨ All 20 Creator Benefits: Unlocks complete financial, tools, recognition, and networking perks. Explore All 20 Benefits →

₹3,50,000 Prize Pool

Direct Cash Prizes & National Recognition

Cash prizes transferred directly via wire into winners' bank accounts alongside official trophies.

16:9 Cinematic

₹1,00,000

Best Short Film

Runner-up: ₹40,000

9:16 Vertical

₹70,000

Best Reel

Runner-up: ₹25,000

Under-25 Category

₹50,000

Student & Youth

Runner-up: ₹15,000

5 Awards × ₹10,000

₹50,000

Special Jury Mentions

5 × ₹10,000 Awards

Filmmaking For Everyone

Shot on mobile? Yes, absolutely.

You don't need a cinema camera, expensive lenses, or an editing crew. Your phone is your camera.

Any Modern Phone Works

iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo, or Xiaomi. HD (1080p) or 4K resolution is completely accepted.

Free Mobile Editing Apps

Edit on CapCut, VN Video Editor, Premiere Rush, or InShot. Free tools are 100% allowed.

Authenticity Outweighs Gear

Our 10 judging pillars award 70% of points to story structure, heart, and emotion — not gear.

Participation Roadmap

How to Participate in 4 Steps

01

Get Entry Pass

Register with your name and chosen format. Flat ₹500 with zero hidden fees.

02

Get Creator Kit

Instant download in your Creator Dashboard: 50 prompts, shot lists, and release forms.

03

Film & Submit

Shoot with your phone and upload your unlisted link before 30 November 2026, 23:59 IST.

04

Jury & Finale

Top 100 announced 15 Dec 2026. Grand Gala screening in Mumbai in January 2027.

Transparency & Governance

Before you pay ₹500 — our verified commitments

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Organiser Credibility

Humanity First Software Tech Pvt Ltd (DPIIT-recognised)

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Co-Organiser NGO

Bharat Family Legacy Preservation Foundation

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Bank-Grade Security

Cashfree Payments with 256-bit encryption

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100% IP Ownership

You own your film and footage forever

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Full Refund Guarantee

24-hour refund prior to downloading kit

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Dedicated Secretariat

support@nationalreelsfilm.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions. Clear Answers.

Can I film and edit completely on my smartphone? ↓

Yes! NRSFC 2026 is built specifically for smartphone storytellers. Our jury scores authenticity, storytelling, and emotional power — expensive cameras are never required.

Who is eligible to participate? ↓

18+ independently; under-18s with parent/guardian consent or via a registered campus coordinator. Open to all Indian citizens and NRIs.

What do I get immediately upon paying ₹500? ↓

Instant Creator Dashboard access, downloadable 8-part Family Story Creator Kit (50 prompts, mobile camera guide, legal consent forms), guaranteed jury scoring, and verified certificate.

Who owns the copyright to my submitted work? ↓

You retain 100% intellectual property rights. The festival only receives a non-exclusive license to screen your submission.

When is the final submission deadline? ↓

Submissions close on November 30, 2026 at 23:59 IST. The Top 100 shortlist is announced December 15, followed by the Mumbai Grand Finale in January 2027.