KOTTAYAM — Entries have opened for the second edition of the Aravindam National Short Film Festival ’27, inviting short films and documentaries from filmmakers across India. Organised by Thamp Film Society, the festival will be held in Kottayam on March 13, 14 and 15, 2027.
Documentaries are also eligible for the competition this year. Short films with a running time of 40 minutes or less will be considered. The competition will have two categories: General and Campus.
Entries can be submitted online through FilmFreeway from November 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027.
Filmmakers can submit their entries at:
https://filmfreeway.com/Aravindam
The festival will present awards in several categories. The Best Film in the General Category will receive a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh, while the winner in the Campus Category will receive Rs 50,000. A separate cash award of Rs 50,000 has also been announced for the Best Documentary.
Filmmaker and film critic Vijayakrishnan is the Festival Director. The festival is named in memory of G. Aravindan, one of India's noted filmmakers.
The event aims to provide a national platform for independent filmmakers and emerging talents to showcase their creative work and gain recognition for their films.
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