ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Sri Sathya Sai Short Film Festival is an inspiring initiative by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India, celebrating creative expression and spreading the profound message of service to mankind through the medium of short films. This festival serves as a platform for young filmmakers across the nation to showcase their talents and inspire others through stories of love, compassion, and selfless service.
Theme
The central theme of the festival is “Service to Mankind”, reflecting Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's timeless message of selfless service and love for all.
Age Categories
The festival is designed to engage youth from various age groups, with three distinct categories:
Category I : 13 to 15 years
Category II : 16 to 22 years
Category III : 23 to 35 years
Festival Timeline
Launch : 24th Jan 2025
Registration : 7th Feb 2025
Submission Period : May 2025
Evaluation : Jun 2025 - Jul 2025
Grand Finale : Aug 2025
Exact dates, where applicable, shall be announced later.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Register for the event
Simply register your profile using basic information to get started.
Shoot your short film
Shoot, edit and finalize your film in the accordance with the requirements.
Add team members
Add team members with their role after completing your film.
Submit your short film
Login and upload the film on this portal during the submission period.
Envisioned Impact
This year, we commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a divine embodiment of selfless love and service to humanity. As a tribute to His timeless teachings, we are proud to organize the Sri Sathya Sai Short Film Festival, a platform to honor His mission of inspiring lives through love, compassion, and unity.
This festival is more than a celebration—it is a call to action. We invite the youth of our nation to come together to create powerful short films that capture the essence of service to society. Let your creativity and storytelling ignite a movement that inspires others to embrace the values of selflessness and unity.
Through your lens, convey stories that awaken the spirit of humanity and encourage communities to join hands in service. With no entry fee, this inclusive festival ensures that voices from all walks of life have the opportunity to shine.
Join us in this extraordinary journey of creativity and service, as we dedicate this heartfelt offering to Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on His centenary. Together, let us spread His light and message far and wide, inspiring countless others to build a better, united world.