Select any category below to view the dedicated Advisory Body, Chair, Leadership, Jury & Evaluation Council, and Core Secretariat guiding the National Reels & Short Film Competition 2026.
Eminent personalities from the fields of arts, culture, media and social media who guide us with their expertise, ideas and valuable advice.
Film Producer · Reel Advisory Body
Veteran regional and national film producer advising NRSFC 2026 storytellers on cinematic production values, narrative structure, and long-term festival and OTT distribution pathways.
Editor, B News · Reel Advisory Body
Senior broadcast editor and media leader guiding creators on journalistic integrity, community-rooted reporting, and impactful short-format documentary storytelling.
Biography Writer, Aple Jag · Reel Advisory Body
Accomplished biographer and chronicler of Indian family histories who mentors creators on interviewing elders, capturing oral histories, and preserving intergenerational wisdom.
Professor, NTII Pune · Reel Advisory Body
Distinguished media educator and professor at NTII Pune leading curriculum design for the Creator Knowledge Docket and guiding student filmmakers across Indian universities.
Physician & Arts & Culture Evangelist · Reel Advisory Body
Medical professional and lifelong patron of Indian performing and visual arts, championing stories that celebrate emotional well-being, folk heritage, and community resilience.
Professor & Academic Advisor · Reel Advisory Body
Senior academician mentoring campus coordinators and youth creators on research-backed cultural documentation and ethical community filmmaking across Bharat.
Cinematographer · Reel Advisory Body
Director of photography advising participants on visual framing, natural-light portraiture, and achieving cinema-grade aesthetics on both smartphones and dedicated cameras.
Playwright & Dramatic Writer · Reel Advisory Body
Acclaimed theatre playwright and dramatic script mentor helping creators craft compelling 60-to-90-second reels and 3-act short films with lasting emotional payoff.
The founding convener chair and institutional co-chairs providing governance, cultural stewardship, and creator economy infrastructure for NRSFC 2026.
Founder, Convener & Festival Chair · Humanity First STPL
Visionary founder of Humanity First STPL and convener of NRSFC 2026, dedicated to redirecting digital storytelling toward family legacy preservation, dignity, and sustainable creator livelihoods across India.
Social & Cultural Co-Chair · Founding Institution
Institutional co-chair safeguarding India's family traditions, ancestral wisdom, and regional heritage by connecting grassroots creators with cultural archives and community networks.
Media & Production Co-Chair · Founding Partner
Creator economy co-chair enabling commercial brand collaborations, paid production assignments, content syndication, and national premiere screenings for standout NRSFC filmmakers.
Executive and creative directors steering the 6 competition pillars, 48 themes, and national creator development initiatives.
Founder, Convener & Festival Director · HFSTPL
Spearheads the national secretariat, DPIIT-recognized technology platform, and the 20-benefit Creator Pass ecosystem empowering participants across 22 Indian languages and English.
Director · Creative & Theme Direction
Film director leading creative direction across the 48 competition themes, helping first-time and experienced filmmakers translate personal family stories into universal cinema.
Director, Television & Episodic Series · Reel Advisory Body
Accomplished television serial director mentoring participants on dramatic pacing, multi-generational family narratives, and high-engagement visual storytelling.
Distinguished experts and professionals who evaluate the submitted reels and short films and help us recognise and reward outstanding creative talent. Supported by historians, political leaders, spiritual leaders and distinguished personalities who believe in our vision and support our mission of promoting creativity, culture and social awareness.
Spiritual & Humanitarian Leader · Founder, The Art of Living
Global humanitarian and spiritual leader whose vision of human connectedness, peace, and cultural harmony inspires the moral foundation of the competition.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2014) · Child Rights Activist
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate championing the dignity of children, youth agency, and compassionate social transformation through authentic grassroots storytelling.
Digital Creator & Youth Icon
Pioneering Indian digital creator and actor inspiring young storytellers nationwide to celebrate relatable family warmth, everyday humour, and authentic regional voices.
Cinematography & Visual Craft Evaluator
Leads technical and visual evaluation on the 100-point rubric, ensuring smartphone and cinema-camera entries are judged fairly on framing, lighting, and visual emotion.
The operational leaders managing creator communications, national event production, campus chapters, and 7-day creator concierge support.
Writer & Marketing Consultant · Reel Advisory Body
Strategist and writer leading multi-language creator outreach, storytelling docket publications, and regional creator community engagement across India.
Event Management Consultant · Reel Advisory Body
Directs national event operations, regional creator meetups, screening showcases, and the grand national awards ceremony for NRSFC 2026.
7-Day Creator Support & Technical Operations
Dedicated technical, verification, and helpline team assisting creators 7 days a week (10 AM – 7 PM IST) with registration, Creator ID cards, and film submissions.