Do you feel that communal harmony is the need of the hour? Can your ideas help bridge the gap between people and make them more tolerant towards each other, irrespective of their religion or beliefs? Do you wish to live in a world that’s more peaceful?

If any of these questions resonate with your beliefs, the ‘Making Life a Celebration Film Contest’ is a splendid opportunity for you to let your creative juices flow and sculpt an ideal world.

How to participate?

1. Fill out the registration form to enter the contest.
2. Remember to provide a valid email address as further instructions will be sent on the email address provided.

Prize details

The top 3 winners will receive the prize amount and the top 10 winners will be awarded certificates. The winning entries will be highlighted across various official social media platforms. Apart from this, the best three entries will win the following cash prizes:

• 1st prize: US$ 1000
• 2nd prize: US$ 800
• 3rd prize: US$ 600

• The contest is open to anyone who is 18 years or older.
• Contestants must participate in teams, which can be 2-4 members in size.
• The team registration will be considered complete once each team has filled up and successfully submitted the online registration form above.
• The last date for team registration is 22nd January, 2016.
• Once registered, further instructions will be communicated to the email address mentioned in the registration form. Please enter a valid email address during registration.
• The video should not exceed 120 seconds, otherwise it will be disqualified.
• The video can be made in any language, provided it is submitted with English subtitles.
• Participating individuals and teams are expected to upload their entries in MP4 format on YouTube as an 'unlisted' video and share the link on our email address filmcontest@worldculturefestival.in.
• Entries must be submitted before 3 PM IST, 29th January, 2016.
• The themes for video films will be shared with the registered team on 23rd January 2016, 9AM IST and the last date for contestants to share the YouTube link of their films is 29th January, 2016 by 3PM IST.
• The decision of the jury is final and non-debatable under any circumstances.
• All rights would be reserved by Sri Sri Publications Trust (SSPT). SSPT is entitled to use the entire or part of the video film created by the participants.
• All content should be original and shot during the allotted duration of the competition. Otherwise, participation is subject to immediate cancellation.
• For any additional still images, graphics or audio, we encourage you to use royalty-free content or obtain necessary permission for it. Once selected, you will be required to submit the license for it.
• Videos that are unrelated to the theme of the competition, or in any way inappropriate, will be rejected from the competition.
• Videos entered should not offend, degrade or discriminate anybody based on their gender, ethnic origin or religious beliefs.
• Videos with pornographic or adult content or language will not be eligible for the contest.
• Please avoid other brands' logo being shown on camera.
• Indian participants must have a valid PAN card number, while non-Indian participants must have a valid passport.
• Prize money varies from US$ 600 to US$ 1000.
  *The terms & conditions for awarding the prize money will be communicated on the registered email id of the winner.
• Award criteria: 25% story, 25% production quality, 25% originality, 25% messaging of the video towards the theme of the event, i.e., the World Culture Festival.