The LK Short Film Festival – National Level is a prestigious film festival dedicated to discovering and celebrating the finest short films from across India. Designed to foster creativity, innovation, and storytelling excellence, the festival provides a dynamic platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work, gain nationwide recognition, and connect with industry professionals. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker or an experienced storyteller, this is your opportunity to bring your vision to life on a grand stage and captivate audiences from all corners of the country
The LK Short Film Festival – National Level is an initiative of LK Foundation, committed to promoting short filmmaking as a powerful medium of artistic expression. The festival invites filmmakers from all states of India to submit their most compelling short films, embracing diverse themes, genres, and creative approaches.
With an open call for all storytelling styles—from thought provoking dramas and social commentaries to experimental and silent films—the festival serves as a launchpad for emerging talents. More than just a screening event, it acts as a networking hub, connecting filmmakers with industry veterans, fellow artists, and film enthusiasts, helping them gain exposure and advance in their careers
To ensure a fair and seamless selection process, all films submitted to the LK Short Film Festival –
National Level must meet the following criteria:
The short film must not exceed 15 minutes (including credits)
Open to all themes and genres; no restrictions on subject matter.
Accepted.
Films can be in any language, but non-English films must include English subtitles
The film must be original and free from copyright violations.
Open to filmmakers from all states of India
The festival honors outstanding achievements in filmmaking with prestigious awards in the following categories:
Recognizes the best overall short film based on storytelling, direction, cinematography, and impact.
Celebrates exceptional directorial vision, execution, and storytelling techniques.
Awarded to the most outstanding performance by an actor in a leading role.
Honors the most compelling performance by an actress in a leading role.
Recognizes creativity in scriptwriting, dialogue, and storytelling.
Winning or being nominated in these categories offers filmmakers a unique opportunity to gain national recognition, boosting their credibility and opening doors to future collaborations and career advancements.
Participating in the LK Short Film Festival – National Level offers numerous benefits, including:
Get your work acknowledged by a panel of esteemed industry professionals.
Enhance your film’s credibility by receiving official festival laurels.
Gain nationwide coverage through media outlets, online platforms, and festival promotions.
Connect with fellow filmmakers, producers, and industry insiders.
Present your work to a diverse audience, including film lovers and professionals.
Celebrate your achievements and engage with the filmmaking community.
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