FLAME FirstCut Take 12
Edition n°12 - 2026
Du 25/08/2025 Au 10/01/2026
Annonce de la sélection : 10 Février 2026
Pune, INDE
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FirstCut provides a dynamic platform for young filmmakers across the globe, encouraging them to explore film as a medium of growth and change. In 2025, FirstCut Take 11 received 615+ submissions from students representing 75+ countries.
At the final event, shortlisted films will be screened for a live audience and evaluated by a distinguished jury from the Indian film industry. The screenings will be followed by engaging panel discussions and talks with renowned film personalities.
We believe creative freedom is essential, which is why participants have complete freedom in choosing their themes and styles. In addition to categories in fiction, animation, and non-fiction, FirstCut offers the unique "Nano" film category, challenging students to create super short films.
FLAME FirstCut Take 12 - Appel Ouvert
Fermeture
Le 09/01/2026 10/01/2026
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Welcome to FirstCut, one of India’s premier international student film festivals, organized by FLAME University, Pune.
FirstCut provides a dynamic platform for young filmmakers across the globe, encouraging them to explore film as a medium of growth and change. In 2025, FirstCut Take 11 received 615+ submissions from students representing 75+ countries.
At the final event, shortlisted films will be screened for a live audience and evaluated by a distinguished jury from the Indian film industry. The screenings will be followed by engaging panel discussions and talks with renowned film personalities.
We believe creative freedom is essential, which is why participants have complete freedom in choosing their themes and styles. In addition to categories in fiction, animation, and non-fiction, FirstCut offers the unique "Nano" film category, challenging students to create super short films.
Award
Winners in each category will receive a certificate and a cash prize of INR 30,000.
Transaction charges will apply to international winners.
Please Note:
• Submissions to FirstCut are FREE of charge.
• Attending the event is FREE and open to all.
Critères de sélection
Film d'école
Oui
Musique originale
Oui
Critères spécifiques
Eligibility:
1. Multiple Submissions: Students can submit multiple films across various categories.
2. Student ID: Submission of a VALID STUDENT ID IS MANDATORY at the time of film submission.
3. Category Time Limits:
- Fiction: 20 minutes
- Non-Fiction: 40 minutes
- Animation: 10 minutes
- Nano: 2 minutes
4. Eligibility for Crew: Directors, cinematographers, editors, scriptwriters, and sound designers must be current undergraduate or master’s students or recent graduates (within the past year).
Actors and other crew members do not need to be students. There’s no limit on the number of
students from the same institution.
Production Guidelines:
● Films must be original, including all content like music, visuals, and scripts. Copyrighted material is not accepted.
● Projection-quality picture and sound are preferred.
● All films, including those in English, MUST have English subtitles.
● The film’s content must adhere to legal standards (no obscenity, defamation, copyright infringement, or incitement of communal disharmony). The jury will make final decisions on content.
● Completion Dates: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Nano films must be completed on or after January 30, 2025.
● Animation films must be completed on or after January 30, 2024.
Palmarès du festival
FLAME University FLAME University Gat No. 1270, Lavale, Off. Pune Bangalore Highway, Pune, Maharashtra 412115 412115 Pune, Inde
+91 99689 68222
registration.firstcut@flame.edu.in