FILM FEST

Films have at all time’s fascinated human life. We, Department of Communication Studies of New Arts Commerce & Science College, have started PRATIBIMB FILM FESTIVAL (PFF) in the year 2008. The key motive is to promote and encourage awareness, appreciation and understanding of the art of cinema in and around us. PFF is determined to present the most outstanding films produced around the globe to the audience.
PFF is determined to nurture the innovative ideas of film making and to provide talented filmmakers a wider attention by showcasing their art to the audience in the National Level Competition held parallel. Being an Educational Institution PFF mainly Identify, choose, and introduce the best Student Filmmakers along with Professional Filmmakers, in order to encourage them. Also promote artistic and cultural interactions among students. PFF confer an opportunity to the independent as well as amateur film makers to participate in the competition.

Through different awards in various categories, our goal is to sustain, instigate and discover independent Short film and Documentary makers by providing them a reputed exhibition platform.

PFF is a wonderful juncture to showcase Short films and Documentaries for aspiring Filmmakers.

Competition will be held in two categories….

1) Student Category

2) Open Category

Eligibility…

1) Student Category

Current student from under graduate level can participate in student category.

2) Open Category

Any person above the age of 18 years can participate in this category. ​

PRATIBIMB Best Film – 11000 INR
PRATIBIMB Runner Up – 7000 INR

Best Director – 2000 INR

Best Editor – 2000 INR

Best Cinematographer – 2000 INR

Best Screenplay Writer – 2000 INR

All the awards will be accompanied by Trophy.

Certificate will be given to all participant.
Separate awards in student and open category.

Documentary Awards
PRATIBIMB Best Film – 11000 INR
PRATIBIMB Runner Up – 7000 INR

For Short FIlm…

Student Category – INR 500

Open Category – INR 1000

For Documentary – INR 1000

(Documentary Film Competition is common and not categorised in student and open category.)

Fees must be paid online to given account only.
Cash fees will be accepted in any case.

Banking Details…

Bank Name – ICICI Bank
Branch – Ahmednagar Branch
Account Name – PRINCIPAL NEW ARTS COMMERCE AND SCIENCE COLLEGE
Account No – 037901003771
RTGS/NEFT/IFS Code – ICIC0000379
Account Type – Saving Account

Rules and Terms for Short Film and Documentary Competition

01. The Competition is open for any person from India or studying in India.
02. The Short film/Documentary must be made after 01 January 2023.
03. Last date of submission is 31 January 2024.
04. Official selection of the Short Films and Documentaries will be announced on or before 12 Feb. 2024.
05. Participants will receive confirmation via email.
06. PFF reserves all the rights to make changes about rules and regulations anytime till 12 Feb. 2024.
07. Entry Fee must be paid online by using given bank account details.
08. All entry fees are non-refundable.
09. One participant can participate in both Film and Photography Competition.
10. One participant can participate in both short film & documentary category.
11. For multiple entries fill separate entry form & pay fees separately.
12. Competition will be conducted in each category for minimum 10 entries.
13. The duration of film must be less than 30 min. with credits.
14. Short Film or Documentary must be subtitled in Hindi or English.
15. The Short Film will be judged on the basis of these five categories – 1. Story/Narrative, 2. Direction, 3. Cinematography, 4. Editing and 5. Sound
16. The Documentary Film will be judged on the basis of these five categories – 1. Subject, 2. Treatment, 3. Narrative, 4. Visualisation 5. Sound
17. Selection of PFF will be done by define committee whose decision will be final.
18. However, the festival authorities reserve the right to accept or reject any film that is likely to offend sentiments, feelings or sensibilities about anything.
19. Submitted entries may not be withdrawn at any time, but festival organizers reserve the right to disqualify any film for certain reasons.
20. After the selection, the filmmakers will be notified, and eventually the film will be listed on the festival website under Official Selections. The Official Selection status doesn’t mean that your film will be screened at the festival. It means that your film has been appreciated by our selection panel and judges, for that you can use the festival logo on your poster.
21. Jury decision will be final.
22. No award or prize will be given for acting or to actor.
23. No T.A/ D.A will be given. The participants should bear all the expenses on their own.
24. Please provide functioning mobile & e-mail details in entry form.
25. Each participant nominated for screening will be given Participation Certificate