चित्र भारती फिल्‍मोत्‍सव

FIFTH CHITRA BHARATI FILM FESTIVAL-2024

Films are one of the most potent media of carrying information and entertainment to the masses.  Realising the positive potential of all kinds of films in the process of the rise of Bharat, like minded persons decided to promote films with positive, constructive and integrity promoting messages. Bharatiya Chitra Sadhana was created in 2016 to encourage films that promote ancient and modern Bharatiya values and philosophy.

Most states have film societies affiliated to CBFF and organise their own film festivals as well. During CBFFs films, shortlisted by a group of reputed artists and filmmakers, are screened for the benefit of new learners. Young film makers also get opportunities to interact with famous personalities of film industry in Master Classes.

Fifth Edition of Chitra Bharati Film Festival will be organising on 23rd, 24th , 25th February 2024 in Panchkula, Haryana.

Subjects on which short films have been invited for CBFF 2024 are –

• Women Empowerment
• Employment Generation
• Harmony
• Environment
• Future Bharat
• Janjatiya Samaaj
• Rural Development
• Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam

Themes for the Children Film are –

• Courageous Children
• Innovation in Children Education
• Moral Education

Awards

Short Films (Duration: maximum 30 min)

1. Best Film (First Prize): One Lakh Rupees
2. Best Director: Fifty One Thousand Rupees
3. Best Actor (Male): Fifty One Thousand Rupees
4. Best Actor (Female): Fifty One Thousand Rupees
5. Best Film (Second Prize): Fifty Thousand Rupees
6. Best Film (Third Prize): Twenty Five Thousand Rupees

Documentary Films (Duration: maximum 45 min)

1. Best Film (First Prize): One Lakh Rupees
2. Best Film (Second Prize): Fifty Thousand Rupees
3. Best Film (Third Prize): Twenty Five Thousand Rupees

Children Films (Duration: maximum 20 min) Films in all category – Short, documentary and campus will be accepted in this.

1. Best Film (First Prize): Fifty Thousand Rupees
2. Best Film (Second Prize): Twenty Five Thousand Rupees
3. Best Film (Third Prize): Fifteen Thousand Rupees

Campus Films(Duration: maximum 25 min) Only short films are allowed in this.

(Category A – For Film Institutes & Professional Students)

1. Best Film (First Prize): Fifty Thousand Rupees
2. Best Film (Second Prize): Twenty Five Thousand Rupees
3. Best Film (Third Prize): Fifteen Thousand Rupees
4. Best Director: Fifteen Thousand Rupees
5. Best Actor (Male): Fifteen Thousand Rupees
6. Best Actor (Female): Fifteen Thousand Rupees

Campus Films

(Category B – For Amateur Students)

1. Best Film (First Prize): Fifty Thousand Rupees
2. Best Film (Second Prize): Twenty Five Thousand Rupees
3. Best Film (Third Prize): Fifteen Thousand Rupees
4. Best Director: Fifteen Thousand Rupees
5. Best Actor (Male): Fifteen Thousand Rupees
6. Best Actor (Female): Fifteen Thousand Rupees

Note:

1. All Cash Awards will be accompanied with a Trophy & Certificate.
2. Additional Special Awards may be given in the form of Trophies & Certificates on the recommendations of Juries.

Rules & Regulations:

The Participants must Register themselves online on the website of Bharatiya Chitra Sadhna www.chitrabharati.org and https://filmfreeway.com/CHITRABHARATIFILMFESTIVAL

Registration Fee:

For Campus Films – Rs. 100/-

For All other Categories – Rs. 500/-

* No Refunds/ Cancellation made at any stage after submitting entries.

The films need to be submitted through Google Drive link only. However, in case of any difficulties in uploading, it could be sent physically in Pen drive or DVD.

Submission should be accompanied by

Full contact details with mobile No., Email id & Postal address of the sender.

Synopsis of the film – not more than 300 words.

Bio data of Director.

Crew List / List of actors.

Participation letter from Producer or College authorities or legal right holders.

Individual technicians or the actors can submit their films, with the authorisation letter from the producer/legal right holder.

Detail of award/s received, festival screening, release (if any).

Film poster and other publicity materials.

On selection of the Film for Competition Section, Blue-Ray / Pen-Drive / DCP copy may be asked, if required.

Entries will start from 1st September 2023 & last date of receiving entry is 30th November. The films must reach us by this date.

Selected films will be notified before January 15, 2024.

Students from different colleges, universities, film or media institutes can submit to CAMPUS FILM Category. However, they are also free to submit their films to any other categories of their choice under Rs. 500/- Registration Fees.

The Film must be an original creation & shall not be copied from any other films made earlier.

In any language films will be submitted with English subtitles. Silent Films are also, eligible.

Films made in between 1st January 2022 to 30th November 2023 only are eligible to participate in this festival.

The Film should be produced in India and the Producer / Director must be of Indian Origin.

The Producer/Director or the legal IPR holder of the film needs to sign the attached declaration letter along with their submission. If the declaration submitted by the participants are found to be factually false or incorrect, Chitra Bharati Film Festival reserves the rights to reject the entry or even cancel the selection of the film after the final results /announcements.

Jury’s decision will be final and cannot be challenged.

Bharatiya Chitra Sadhna will have right to use the film or part of the film in any manner possible for its publicity or otherwise for screening it at any place in India or abroad.