Frame By Frame
Frame by Frame challenges students (Classes IX-XII) to create a 5-7 minute short film on the theme "The Multiverse of Misunderstandings," showcasing how small misunderstandings can have a big impact with a humorous twist. The preliminary round is online, where participants submit their films as YouTube Unlisted links by April 25. The top 5 teams will advance to the offline final round, where they will present their films to judges, followed by a Q&A session. Films will be judged on creativity, theme relevance, content quality, cinematography, and humor.
Theme and Overview
Theme: Role Reversal
Imagine a world where the social hierarchy has been completely upended, forcing everyone to inhabit the lives of their opposites. Explore the chronological chaos as the powerful become the marginalized and the underdog suddenly holds the reins of authority.
Task
Create an original short film based on the "Role Reversal" theme.
The movie must be original, creative, and can be bilingual.
Interpretation may vary by genre or style, but the theme must be evident.
Specifications and Resources
Run time: 5-7 minutes (including credits).
Format: Upload as an unlisted YouTube link.
Equipment: Selected finalists must carry their own playback/presentation devices for the offline round.
Rules and Guidelines
Preliminary Round: Online submission via YouTube link.
Final Round: Top 5 teams will present their films offline followed by a Q&A session.
All participants must provide an appropriate title for their movie.
The judges’ decisions are final and binding.
Judgement Criteria
Originality and Creativity
Relevance to the Topic
Quality of Content
Cinematography
Impactful Story