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INFORMATION BROCHURE
ENGLISH
Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority Bilaspur
in Technical Collaboration with GPR Strategies and Solutions Raipur
SHOOT FOR LEGAL AWARENESS – 2020
3rd National Short Film Festival on Legal Awareness
BILASPUR (C.G.)
1. Shoot for Legal Visual Media plays a vital role in spreading legal awareness amongst general masses.
Awareness – The Keeping this in view CGSLSA had organized SHOOT FOR LEGAL AWARENESS - India’s
Short Film FIRST SHORT FILM CONTEST & FESTIVAL dedicated to LEGAL AWARENESS in 2016 and
Competition and 2018. This festival led to large scale legal awareness among common masses and
Festival Season 3 rendered the citizens an opportunity to contribute to the pool of creative contents on
legal awareness. Last season 400 plus films had come from 50 plus countries across the
globe. This year Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority Bilaspur is organizing in
rd
technical collaboration with GPR Strategies and Solutions Raipur - 3 National Short
Film Festival on Legal Awareness – SHOOT FOR LEGAL AWARENESS : SFLA 2020. SFLA
2020 is FREE and Open for All.
2. Season 2 Themes Human Trafficking
Child Rights (Child Labour Prohibition and Right to Education)
Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation of Victims
Cyber Crime
(Please see EXPLANATIONS at the end of this brochure)
3. Objectives The purpose of this film festival is to promote creative thought process for generating
effective audio visual contents for legal awareness that in turn will reach to the
common masses and contribute in enhancing the understanding of laws, rights and
legal provisions for betterment the of the society by large.
Objectives of SFLA :
1. To create creative representation of legal awareness subject matters especially
on the thematic areas chosen for this year.
2. To build strong foundations for contribution in the area of legal awareness
among general people, law professionals and film makers.
3. To recognize the talent of story tellers (film makers) who take the call off the
way to reach out to people with highly needed contents on legal awareness.
4. To exhibit an ‘out of box way’ to address conventional subject matter with
innovative ideations and presentations.
5. To create a sensible environment of legal awareness through films, thereby
securing Access to Justice for All .
4. Highlights SFLA 3 is FREE and is open to entries from India and other countries.
It is expected to be visited by film makers, media enthusiasts, law
professionals, college youth, NGOs, law institutes and government bodies.
The festival will be open for general audience for 2 days and special screenings
shall be organized at specific locations as and when required.
SFLA 3 will give recognition and awards in various categories, with Special Jury
Awards and separate awards in Super Shorts category.
SFLA 3 will screen films in following Categories :
a. Short Films in Competition Category (In Hindi, English AND in all otherIndian languages with English Subtitles)
b. Short Films in Competition Category (In Chhattisgarhi)
c. Short Films in Competition Category (In any language but submitted by
DLSAs or SLSAs)
d. Super Shorts Competition Category (in Hindi/Chhattisgarhi/English/Other
language with English subtitles)
e. Short Films in Non Competition Category in any language and duration.
f. International Non Competition Category (In any language submitted by
Non Indian participants with English subtitles)
The final event is expected to be graced by the dignitaries from all fields.
SFLA 3 is expected to be witnessed by more than 4000 people over 2 days on
various platforms.
SFLA 3 will reach more than 3 lakh rural tribal population in its year long follow
up stint through on ground and online modes.
5. Date and Place Entries open from : 31/12/2019
Last Date for Submission : 02/03/2020 (05:00 pm)
Festival Dates : 14-15 March 2020
Screenings : 14-15 March 2020 (Total 6 Sessions)
Award Ceremony: 15 March 2020, 05:00 pm onwards
6. Entry Fee There is NO Entry Fee for submitting the entries.
7. Number of Entries Any individual or body can send any number of entries in all the categories. But please
note that every entry MUST be registered separately using separate registration forms.
However they can be sent together in single envelop and single pen drive
8. Categories The entries are invited in 6 categories :
1. Competition Category-Chhattisgarhi Language : Short Films made on any of
the 4 given subject areas with minimum duration of 5 minutes and maximum
duration of 10 minutes including opening and closing credits are invited under
this category.
2. Category-All India Language and English : Short Films made on any of the 4
given subject areas with minimum duration of 5 minutes and maximum
duration of 10 minutes including opening and closing credits are invited under
this category.
3. Competition Category-SUPER SHORTS : Super Shorts are defined as audio
visual contents prepared and focusing on ANY LEGAL AWARENESS subject
with run time of 45 seconds or less than 45 seconds. Super Shorts will be open
for any subject that is any way connected with legal awareness and is
potentially created with a purpose to benefit the audience by spreading vital
understanding about any law and legal provision that is in enforcement in
India at present times.
4. Competition Category-INHOUSE : Short Films submitted by District Legal
Services Authority Units and State Legal Services Authority Units on on any of
the 4 given subject areas with minimum duration of 5 minutes and maximum
duration of 10 minutes including opening and closing credits are invited under
this category. There shall not be any cash prize in this category. Entries from
CGSLSA shall not be included in this category.
5. Non Competition Category : Short Films made on legal awareness issues with
duration of more than 10 minutes including opening and closing credits are
invited under this category. Entries identified by the Jury will be put for public
screening during the festival. Films so submitted must be with English
subtitles. Special Jury Awards may be conferred upon entries in this category,
however such a decision shall be upon exclusive unquestioned discretion ofthe jury.
6. Non Competition Category-NO BORDERS : Short Films made by Non Indian
participants on issues connected with any thematic area of this season will be
accepted and screened under this category. Submissions in languages other
than English must carry subtitles in English. Entries identified by the Jury will
be recognized with Special Jury Mention Award with no cash prize. Recognition
article and / or Certificate shall be provided to participants as per the jury
recommendations.
Selected entries from ALL the categories as defined above, will be put for public
screening during the festival and later for legal awareness camps and drives including
open access / conditional access electronic / digital and OTT platforms.
Individuals or bodies sending the entries must have all legal rights including copyright
over the film. CGSLSA, GPRSS or any other constituent of the organizing team shall not
be liable for any claims made by any individual or bodies on account of infringement of
authority over the content sent for the contest. Entries violating this clause shall be
debarred from the competition and screening.
9. Awards There is no inter connection between the number of thematic areas identified for the
festival AND the number of award categories. Award categories are specifically
mentioned herein. It implies that no such interpretation be made that each subject
shall create first prize in its own category, rather it is clarified here that the decision of
awards and positions shall consider all the entries against their merit and relevance to
contribution in the area of connected legal awareness.
Award Certificates and SFLA 2020 Trophies will be given away to the selected entries in
following categories.
1. BEST SHORT Film in Chhattisgarhi Rs.100000-1
2. Second BEST SHORT Film in Chhhattisgarhi Rs.51000-1
3. BEST SHORT Film in Hindi, English and Other Indian Languages Rs.100000-1
4. Second BEST SHORT Film in Hindi, English and Other Indian Languages
Rs.51000-1
5. BEST SHORT Film submitted by SLSAs and DLSAs No Cash Prize-1
6. Second BEST SHORT FILM submitted by SLSAs and DLSAs No Cash Prize -
1.(CGSLSA Bilaspur shall NOT be considered for applicants in this category)
7. BEST SUPER SHORTS -1 Rs. 21000,
8. Super Shorts First Runner Up -1, Rs.11000
9. Super Shorts Second Runner Up – 1, Rs.5100
10. Special Jury Award -5 Films from Competition and Non Competition Categories
Rs.20000 each film
11. Special Jury Recognitions 2 Films from No Borders segment for International
Entries. SFLA 2020 No Borders Recognitions as BEST SHORT FILM and FIRST
RUNNER UP with No Cash Prize.
12. Individual Categories : Artist Male, Artist Female, Child Artist, Script, Dialogue,
Direction, Cinematography, Music / BGM, Editing, Legal Input : Recognition
and Cash Prize of Rs. 10000 each.
Special Jury Recognition Awards : 5 Best Jury Selections in all categories including Non
Competition Category (Cash Prize Rs.20000 each) and 5 Recognitions in NO BORDER
category with NO Cash Prize.
In all there shall be total 22 Awards and Cash prizes summing up over Rs.5,00,000 for
Indian Contestants and 2 Award / Recognition from International Participants.
Note : The final decision about award numbers and cash prize shall be taken by Festival
Director and shall remain unquestioned and exclusively discretionary in nature10. Subject Matter of 1. All entries are accepted which have been made with a view to educate and
Films aware general people or any specific segment from the community about the
subjects mentioned in Para 2 of this brochure .
2. Any misinterpretation or ambiguous presentation of any law, scheme or rule
shall not be allowed in the subject matter, intent, content or final presentation
of the film. In exceptional cases where such expression is actually culminating
in alignment with the script and the core intent is to present any subject
matter related situation, shall be decided by the screening committee
members.
3. Any film against any system within the governance structure or any prevailing
law shall not be entertained for the festival including screening.
4. Films supporting any gender bias, obscenity , left wing extremism or any other
stream of anti national / anti social thoughts shall not be permitted for the
festival including screening.
5. Any film found carrying content objectionable to the festival team shall be
rejected without assigning any reason whatsoever , and that shall be final and
binding.
11. For COMPETITION All Category : Minimum 5 minutes to maximum 10 minutes or
including the credit rolls
For COMPETITION – SUPER SHORTS Category : 45 Seconds or less including credit
rolls.
For NON COMPETITION / NO Borders Category : No Time Limit.
A short film shall be deemed to be submitted in COMPETITION CATEGORY only
when the runtime of the submitted content including pre and post credit roles is
equal to or more than 5 minutes but less than or equal to 10 minutes. Any film not
falling in this criteria can be submitted in Super Shorts (if less than or equal to 45
seconds) OR in Non Competition Category (if more than 10 minutes and less than 5
minutes). Short films submitted by Non Indian citizens shall be treated in Non
Competition Category – NO BORDERS and shall be recognized separately as Best
Film and Runner Up in its own category with a special screening schedule.
12. Language 1. All films made in Hindi, English and Chhattisgarhi are accepted for the contest
and festival without any subtitles.
2. Films made in any language other than Hindi, English and Chhattisgarhi must
be submitted with subtitles in English.
13. Format All the films should be submitted in .mp4 format ONLY. In case of resolution and frame
rate issues the technical team will contact you. Please understand that the films
screening shall be done on Very Large screens hence it is requested that please make
sure that your output file is in high definition 1080p or more in resolution.
14. Jury, Selection The Shoot for Legal Awareness is a national event in which a wonderful amalgamation
process, Award of legal awakening and the film media has shaped up, so it has been well taken care of
Assessment Criteria that the screening, display and award selection process of films are completely clear
and transparent. There shall be SINGLE Jury for all the categories under SFLA 2020. This
and Transparency
entire process will be done in the supervision of Member Secretary Chhattisgarh State
Legal Services Authority Raipur. The information and process related to it are as
follows:
Step 1 Eligibility Test: Eligibility / suitability test will be done to qualify all the
submitted films/entry forms in a phased manner on a technical basis by a screening
committee. The purpose of this process is to select only suitable films for the
competition and ceremony.
Criteria for disqualification of films:1. If the subject of film is different or unconnected from the selected subjects for this
event, or
2. If the physical condition of the pen drive deposited is not workable for proper visual
or audio or both for the films’ good public screening, or if the physical condition of the
submitted pen drive is not-usable (although only if this problem occurs, the organizing
team will contact the participants and they will be requested for the appropriate
solution , if it is possible then the film will be included in the competition) or,
3. In case there are clear facts and / or material condemnation of or suggestions in the
film against the Constitution and the Republic of India, or
4. In the film, there are elements supporting gender bias, obscenity, leftist extremism
or any other anti-national anti-social idea that does not justify with the sole purpose of
this initiative, or
5. Films that are likely to insult feelings or sensitivity of any caste, community, religion
and sect or are likely to promote racism or hostility in society or are objectionable or
against public interest, or
6. When there is an objection filed by any title holder (copyright owner) till the last date
of receipt of entries, or
7. Insufficient / Unclear / Misleading / Un-translated Entry Sent, or
8. The film has been sent in SFLA 2016, SFLA 208, or
9. Other reasons which are not mentioned here but if, in the collective opinion of the
Screening Committee, it is appropriate to deny the inclusion of the film in screening and
in the festival. The organizing team will not have the obligation to clarify the reason for
explaining the proper reasons for the NOT allowing the films in screening process and
the festival .
Step 2 Jury Screening: In Step 1, the declared films suitable for the competition will be
presented to the Jury for assessment. Movies will be assessed as per a uniform format.
The information about films fit for screening will be given 4 days before the ceremony,
over phone / e-mail to participants.
General Assessment Points (Scale of 150 points) applied by the Jury :
a. Coverage and Focus of Legal View Point intended in the film : 30 Points
b. Clarity in Presentation of the legal provisions and schemes as related therewith
: 20 Points
c. Perceived Ease of understanding for the target audience towards creating legal
awareness : 30 Points
d. Direction : 10 Points
e. Script : 5 Points
f. Dialogue : 5 Points
g. Cinematography : 5 Points
h. Editing : 5 Points
i. Music / BGM : 5 Points
j. Acting : 10 Points
k. Overall Entertainment Value : 25 Points
Step 3 Announcement of the awards: The points given by the Jury members will be
kept confidential under the prescribed procedure and the task of adding all the points
will be done by organizing team only in the presence of Festival Director, 2 hours before
the awards function. Participants will be provided Recognition Certificates immediately
after the awards’ ceremony. Declaration order: Individual Contribution categories,
Special jury awards, Best Films in Super Shorts, Best Films in ‘In House’ category, Best
Films in ‘NO Borders’ categories, Best Short Films category.
Disclaimer: Jury’s decision shall be final, binding and irreversible and discretionary in
nature. All such decision shall be unquestionably binding on all connected. Cash Prizes
shall be transferred through appropriate mode within 30 days of such declaration
unless specified otherwise.15. Rules and 1. Any number of entries are accepted in ALL the categories.
Regulations 2. Entries must be sent as per the Registration Process entailed in this Information
Brochure as published on www.cgslsa.gov.in
3. Registration Form can be downloaded from www.cgslsa.gov.in. Only the entries
accompanied by duly filled and signed Registration Form shall be considered for
evaluation by the jury. Separate forms shall be required for more than 1 entry.
4. Mere receipt of the entries shall not be assumed to be acceptance for evaluation
or screening.
5. Entries passed by the Jury for screening and competition shall be informed
through email / phone / sms to the contestants. The same shall also be exhibited
on the website cgslsa.gov.in
6. Films in ALL COMPETITION Categories must comply the following :
a. Films must be Short Film with minimum duration of 5 minutes and maximum
duration of 10 minutes including the credit roll AND in Super Shorts Category the
maximum duration is accepted at 45 seconds.
b. They must have been released/produced by Indian Nationals only. Entries sent by
Foreign Nationals may be considered for special screening or mention in the
official document of SFLA subject to approval by Festival Director.
c. In the case of co-productions, the applying producers/production
companies/teams must have the right to sanction the participation of the film in
competition in the Festival and authority to receive award, if any is won. Any
contradiction to this and violation related thereto will not put any liability on the
festival or its organizers or any supporting body.
d. Entries sent for SFLA 2016 and SFLA 2018 shall not be entertained for SFLA 2020.
7. Entries will be subject to preview by a committee constituted by SFLA organisers.
8. The decisions of the jury will be taken in an unbiased way. The organizers and
technical collaborators of the festival can attend the deliberations of the jury but
shall neither participate nor vote.
9. No person in any way connected with any of the entries whether or not in
competition category, will be a member of the jury.
10. Films entered in the contest and festival are subject to automatic consent and
approval from the contestants for screening the entries on legal awareness drives,
television, cinema halls, web media, OTT platforms with or without conditional
access including but not limited to whatsapp and youtube for spreading legal
awareness by CGSLSA or any other body approved for the purpose by CGSLSA.
11. SFLA will not reimburse any cost incurred by the contestants in making of the film,
storage device including the submitted pen drive, freight and courier , travel to
attend the festival or any other head incidental to enter the film in this festival.
Transportation and insurance costs of Pen Drives, related documents,
photographs and publicity materials shall be borne by the applicant.
12. SFLA or CGSLSA claims no sole screening and exhibition right over the entered
films. Contestants are free to send the entries to other platforms or screen them
as per their discretion. Any screening or entry of the same film for any other
platform including media and broadcasting, if bears reference to SFLA / CGSLSA ,
must be done with prior consent for the same from CGSLSA Bilaspur (C.G.)
13. Entries sent in all formats shall not be returned to the contestants, even if not
screened or selected for competition.
14. Films found not eligible for Competition Category may also be included for Special
Jury Award and may be approved for screening discretionarily by Festival Director.
15. Selection of films / videos for SFLA 2020 will be done by a committee whose
decision will be final. However, Festival Authorities reserve the right to accept or
reject any film that is likely to offend sentiments, feelings or sensibilities of any
caste, community, religion and sect or is likely to promote racism or ill will in the
society OR is objectionable OR is against public interest. In such cases the decision
of CGSLSA will be final and overriding the decision of Jury.
16. Any effort to influence the decision of the Jury shall disqualify the entries and barthe contestants from entering the contest and festival for next 3 years.
17. SFLA 2020 and CGSLSA would be allowed to use all photographs including those
taken during the festival, and publicity materials received along with the Entry
and the same will not be returned to the entrants.
18. Each entry shall be accompanied by a 90 seconds excerpt video or promo with
major credits. The same shall be used for publicity of the festival.
19. Entry Forms with incorrect / inadequate / illegible / ambiguous particulars will not
be considered.
20. Pen Drives submitted for selection will be considered as final and no changes will
be entertained after submission. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to
submit Pen Drives without any physical / quality defects. However in few rare
cases, SFLA may request the applicant to re-edit few parts , video or sound
enhancement in order to make the entries eligible for contest and/or screening.
21. CGSLSA assumes automatic consent of the producer / authorized rights owner /
contestant to re-edit the film for specific purpose and use it later, after the
festival. This will also be applied on the entries not selected or screened.
22. At least one of the producer/s or the contestant will have to be present during
screening and award ceremony. Contestants of selected entries shall be informed
for the same over phone and email.
23. Films not presenting sufficient technical qualities for good public screening can be
refused after checking of the prints by the Screening Committee .
24. Once entered, films can not be withdrawn from participation at SFLA 2020 under
any circumstances. Pen Drives and other materials submitted will not be returned.
25. By submitting film to SFLA, filmmaker/producer/submitter takes the whole
responsibility of copyright issues of music, script and other creative and technical
aspects of film. He/she accepts the responsibility for the accuracy of the
information supplied and authorizes SFLA to reproduce & use personal/company's
contact information as supplied. The applicant/submitter confirms that he / she
has the requisite authority or has obtained the requisite authority from the
producer / right holder/concerned authorities to enter, screen, promote and
publicize the film in SFLA and make available the print for screening. SFLA is not
responsible /answerable to any copyright/legal issues regarding submitted film.
26. CGSLSA and the SFLA organizing body may change the dates of the competition,
schedule of screening, venue of screening, date of award ceremony as per
convenience OR may cancel the entire activity of organizing the short film festival.
In any such conditions SFLA team and CGSLSA shall not be liable for any damage
claims from any concerned party for whatsoever reason.
27. Filmmakers/delegates of short listed films will be invited to attend the festival.
However, the festival will not arrange or reimburse for travel / stay expenses of
the participants attending the festival and/or screening and/or award ceremony.
28. In case of any difference of understanding in Hindi and English versions of the
Information Brochure , the version in English shall be referred for final
interpretation. However CGSLSA retains the right to modify, amend, change,
cancel any or all rules mentioned in the brochure even after the publication of the
same without giving any intimation to the connected parties.
29. Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these Regulations as mentioned
from clause 1 to 28 in this segment.
16. Entering the Short Step 1. 31.12.2019 onwards, visit the website :
Film in the contest http://cgslsa.gov.in
Step 2. Look for the link : SHOOT FOR LEGAL AWARENESS : Short Film
Competition and Festival 2020 | Download Registration Form
Step 3. Click the link, and you will find 2 components :
1. Information Brochure (for all rules and regulations) in PDF
2. Registration Form in DOC format
Step 4. Save each component. Read the Information Brochure very carefully. Incase of any explanation sought please contact the festival organizing
team. Save the Registration Form and Rename it as SFLA 2020
. Fill it carefully. Take a print out of
the same, sign it. Make 1 copy of the filled in and signed form for future
references.
Step 5. Make 1 copy of your film in a PEN DRIVE and put it along with the
Registration Form and other required documents inside a large water
proof envelope marked as SFLA- SHORT FILM COMPETITION AND
FESTIVAL 2020 .On the back of the envelop please mention your
complete address and mobile phone number. Seal the envelope carefully
and send it to :
The Member Secretary
Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority
Old High Court Building
BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH)
PIN 495001
After completing above referred process it is also suggested to send the
scan copy of the Registration Form to following email id :
shootforlegalawareness@gmail.com
Step 6. SFLA Team will contact you as per the registered details and inform you
for the status of your entry.
Step 7. If selected for screening or award or both, one of the contestant or
producer of the film will have to be present during screening and award
function.
Step 8. Notification of selected films will be announced on website/social media
platforms/ official website as per schedule . However, the festival
committee reserves the right to accept or refuse any film without
assigning any reason whatsoever.
Note You may be called upon by the Jury or the Technical Team for some
clarification or re-submission following the technical reasons as stated by
the jury.
17. Contents of the The entry envelop should contain the following :
ENTRY SUBMISSION 1. PEN DRIVE : Film in required .mp4 format, Soft Copy of the Registration Form,
Envelop 90 seconds excerpt of the film in required video format(optional) , Soft Copy of
Poster in JPG format (optional),
2. Registration Form in Hard Copy duly signed and filled in.
18. Contact for More Mr. SIDDHARTH AGGARWAL OR Mr. REX MEHTA
Information Member Secretary Chief Executive Officer
Chhattisgarh State Legal Technical Collaboration Unit
Services Authority GPR Strategies and Solutions
Distt. BILASPUR (C.G.) RAIPUR (C.G.)
Phone : 07752-410201 Phone : 9111189999
E Mail : rexmehta2@gmail.com
OR Mr. UMESH UPADHYAY OR Mr. SHASHANK SHEKHAR DUBEY
Secretary Legal Aid Officer
District Legal Services Chhattisgarh State Legal
Authority RAIPUR (C.G.) Services Authority
Phone : 9893355994 Distt. BILASPUR (C.G.)
Toll Free : 9131525540EXPLANATIONS :
Explanation 1 : It has been observed during previous sessions that the interpretations derived by
film makers against the given subject or thematic area were not directly connected with the
legal provisions. Hence it is suggested here through a list of connected legal provisions so that
your production of films meet the very purpose of this initiative. Accordingly we are providing
the information for the kind reference of the participants :-
1. Legal Provisions related with HUMAN TRAFFICKING :
Constitution of India : Article 23- Protects against exploitation, prohibits traffic in humans and beggar
and makes this practice punishable under law.
IPC - Section 366A- Inducing any minor girl under the age of eighteen years to go to any such place
with intent to forced or seduced illicit intercourse with another person shall be a punishable offence.
IPC - Section 366B- Importing any girl under twenty-one years with the intent that she will be, forced
or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person is a punishable offence.
IPC -Section 372- Punishes for selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
IPC -Section 373- Punishes for buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
IPC -Section 374- Punishes any person who for unlawfully compels any person to labour against his
will.
Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956
Devadasi (Prohibition of Dedication) Acts in some states of India
Protection of Children from Sexual offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994
2. Legal Provisions related with CHILD RIGHTS :
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016
Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986
3. Legal Provisions related with DRUG ADDICTION:
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
4. Legal Provisions related with CYBER CRIME:
Information Technology Act 2000
List of acts and provisions mentioned herein are not exhaustive but suggestive in nature to guide the
participants. Participants are encouraged to use and add other allied provisions if they contribute to the key
theme in subject areas as mentioned above.
Explanation 2.1 : There is no inter connection between the number of thematic areas identified for the
festival AND the number of award categories. Award categories are specifically mentioned in the relevant
section. It implies that no such interpretation be made that each category shall create first prize in its own
category, rather it is clarified here that the decision of awards and positions shall consider all the entries
against their merit and relevance to contribution in the area of connected legal awareness.
Explanation 2.2 : A short film shall be deemed to be submitted in COMPETITION CATEGORY only when the
runtime of the submitted content including pre and post credit roles is equal to or more than 5 minutes but
less than or equal to 10 minutes. Any film not falling in this criteria can be submitted in Super Shorts (if less
than or equal to 45 seconds) OR in Non Competition Category (if more than 10 minutes and less than 5
minutes). Short films submitted by Non Indian citizens shall be treated in Non Competition Category – NO
BORDERS and shall be recognized separately as Best Film and Runner Up in its own category with a special
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