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BRAHMA ENTERTAINMENTS LLP PRESENTS

PROUD TO BE A
BENGALUREAN

Short Film Festival · Free Entry

CASH PRIZES TOTAL ₹1,50,000

Bengaluru has given you so much. But what have you given back to Bengaluru?

APPLY

CITY OF POSSIBILITIES

Every street has a story.
Every corner holds a memory.
Every Bengalurean experiences the city differently.

Now, tell us yours.

FESTIVAL CALENDAR

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

7 January 2027

Before 6:00 PM IST

OFFICIAL SELECTION (SHORTLIST)

1 February 2027

YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Community & email

FESTIVAL DAY — SCREENINGS, AWARDS & RESULTS

21 February 2027

Bangalore — screenings and awards together

Proud to Be a Bengalurean Short Film Festival artwork

FESTIVAL THEME

“Proud to Be a Bengalurean”

The Festival invites filmmakers to present a short film rooted in Bangalore, reflecting what makes the city meaningful to its people.

The story may explore Bangalore through its people, culture, neighbourhoods, relationships, memories, aspirations, challenges or everyday experiences.

The film must establish a clear connection with Bangalore and meaningfully interpret the theme “Proud to Be a Bengalurean.”

The story need not portray a perfect Bengaluru. It should present an authentic and meaningful perspective of the city.

FESTIVAL DETAILS

Entry Specifications

DURATION

5–15 minutes

ASPECT RATIO

16:9

LANGUAGE

Any language permitted

SUBTITLES

English compulsory for every film, including English

PRIZES

Cash prizes totalling ₹1,50,000.

Free to enter. Tax shall be deducted or collected on cash prizes as required under the Income-tax Act and other applicable law.

FIRST PRIZE

₹50,000

SECOND PRIZE

₹30,000

THIRD PRIZE

₹20,000

FIVE CONSOLATION PRIZES

₹10,000 each

AI POLICY

Less than 20% AI-generated footage.

20%

MAXIMUM AI-GENERATED FOOTAGE

  • 01AI-generated footage must constitute less than 20% of the film’s total running time.
  • 02The AI declaration must state the approximate percentage and the AI tools used.
  • 03AI-generated or AI-cloned voices, digital replicas or synthetic likenesses (including “deepfakes”) must be disclosed in all cases, with the consent of the person depicted obtained.
  • 04AI-generated music, scripts, still images or artwork must be disclosed (they do not count towards the 20% limit).

PATH TO THE SCREEN

How to Participate

01

CREATE

Create an original short film on the theme “Proud to Be a Bengalurean” with a meaningful connection to Bangalore.

02

PREPARE

Ensure the film meets the duration, format, subtitle and AI requirements.

03

SUBMIT

Complete the free official submission form with film and entrant details, AI declaration and rights declaration.

04

DECLARE

Accept the Terms, Master Legal Terms, Master Declaration and Privacy Notice online.

05

COURIER

Download, print, sign and seal the emailed legal forms and courier the originals within 7 days.

06

SELECTION

Eligible films are reviewed by the Selection Committee and/or Jury. Official Selection announced 1 February 2027.

FAQ

Before You Ask

FINAL CHECK

Before You Submit

  • 5–15 minutes, including credits
  • 2K high-quality MP4 via a viewable link (active until 22 February 2027)
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • English subtitles compulsory for every film
  • Completed between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2026
  • AI-generated footage under 20%, with full AI declaration
  • All rights and licences secured by the Entrant
  • One film per Entrant
  • Free entry — no fee
  • Submit before 7 January 2027, 6:00 PM IST

21 FEBRUARY 2027

Bengaluru gave you so much.
What will you give back?

PROUD TO BE A BENGALUREAN

SHORT FILM FESTIVAL · FREE ENTRY

Tell your story. Celebrate your Bengaluru.

APPLY