Dharitri Climate Film Fest 🎬🌍
Calling All Gen Z: Your Camera. Your Voice. Your Planet.
The Earth needs you—right now.
You hold the power to make a difference, and it fits right in your pocket. It’s time to pick up your phone, press record, and tell the stories that matter. Join the Dharitri Climate Film Fest and use your lens to spotlight the planet’s urgent needs, inspiring change through your creativity.
About Dharitri Climate Film Fest
The Dharitri Climate Film Fest is a platform for young voices to reimagine our planet’s future through the power of cinema. Dedicated to young filmmakers, the festival encourages bold storytelling on climate change, sustainability, and environmental consciousness.
We invite short films—fiction, non-fiction, or animation—that spark awareness and inspire climate action. Submissions must not exceed 3 minutes, be produced after January 1, 2024, and include English subtitles, regardless of language.
This initiative seeks to nurture creativity, amplify youth perspectives, and drive conversations that matter—because the stories we tell today shape the climate of tomorrow.
📜 Rules & Terms
🎭 A. Genres Accepted
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Fiction
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Non-fiction
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Animation
(All submissions must align with the festival’s environmental themes.)
⏱️ B. Film Duration
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Maximum length: 3 minute (180 seconds) including credits.
📅 C. Production Eligibility
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Only films produced after January 1, 2024 are eligible.
🌐 D. Language Requirements
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Films are accepted in all languages.
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Non-English films must include English subtitles.
🎞️ E. Number of Submissions
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Participants may submit more than one film.
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Each film must be submitted with a separate entry form.
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No entry fee is required.
🌍 F. International Winners
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No shipping charges will be levied on winners residing outside India for receiving awards.
📽️ G. Public Screenings
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Submitted films may be included in:
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Non-commercial public screenings worldwide
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Travelling film festivals
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Other educational and awareness programs
By submitting, you grant permission for such use.
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🚫 H. Withdrawal Policy
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Films once submitted cannot be withdrawn from the festival.
⚖️ I. Final Authority
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Any matters not covered in these rules will be decided by the Jury.
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The Jury holds the right to make exceptions or modify rules where necessary.
📦 J. Submission Materials (Required)
Please upload the following with your entry:
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High-resolution Images (JPEG):
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Director Photographs
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Film Poster
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Movie Stills
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Press Clippings. Brochures, Pamphlets (If Available)
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Film in Full HD (1080PX), Landscape, MP4 Format
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20 Second Trailer
Note: Submission materials will not be returned.
🗓️ Submission Deadline: 10th October 2025
🎥 Submit Your Film
Ready to make your voice heard? Fill out the form below and submit your video to be part of the Dharitri Climate Film Fest 2025.
If you encounter any issues submitting your film or have any questions, please contact us at dharitrifilmfest@gmail.com.
📢Don’t Let the Earth Go Silent.
🎥 Film it. Share it. Change it.
1. Document Real Environmental Issues
Accessible: Most of us already carry a powerful tool—our phones. Use it to capture the environmental changes, challenges, and triumphs happening around you.
Impactful: Raw, authentic footage can be the strongest evidence—whether it’s plastic-choked rivers, deforestation, or a community’s fight to preserve nature.
2. Raise Awareness & Drive Action
Storytelling Power: Share compelling, human-centered stories that show how climate change affects lives and communities.
Social Advocacy: Mobilize your network. Publish your videos across Instagram, YouTube, X, and more to amplify your message.
3. Learn Mobile Filmmaking Essentials
Lighting Tips: Natural light works best. Shoot during overcast skies or golden hour to avoid harsh shadows.
Audio Quality: Use an external mic if you can. Clear sound = stronger message.
Creative Shots: Vary your camera angles and perspectives to keep viewers engaged.
Simple Editing: Use free apps to trim clips, add subtitles, transitions, or background music.
4. Be Ethical & Respectful
Always ask for permission before filming individuals.
Avoid exploiting vulnerable communities.
Prioritize dignity and accuracy in your storytelling.
Use Your Phone 📱 as a Tool for Change 🌱
This is more than a film fest. It’s a movement. By submitting your mobile video, you’re not just documenting environmental issues—you’re part of the solution.