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1ST EDITION · CHENNAI 2026

OMLI
SHORT FILM
FESTIVAL

For those who never stop flying.

LIGHTS · CAMERA · REVEAL

Entry ₹300
Deadline - 08 Jun 2026
Festival · 21 Jun 2026
Submission Deadline
June 8, 2026
Festival Date
21 June 2026
Venue
Prasad Digital Film Lab
58 Arunachalam Rd, Venkatesh Nagar, Saligramam
THE GOLD ON THE TABLE

TOTAL CASH PRIZE ₹1,75,000

Prize

Best Picture

₹1,00,000
Prize

Grand Jury Prize

₹50,000
Prize

Audience Favourite

₹25,000
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

A STAGE FOR
TAMIL INDIE VOICES

Omli Short Film Festival is a platform for Tamil indie filmmakers, creators, and storytellers to showcase their short films on a professional stage and gain recognition from industry juries, peers, and a passionate audience.

THE FINE PRINT

RULES & CRITERIA

Duration

Films must be between 3 and 15 minutes.

Production Year

Created between 2025 and 2026 only.

Subtitles

English subtitles are mandatory.

No YouTube

Films previously uploaded on YouTube not allowed.

Original Work

No copyrighted music, footage, or content.

No AI Films

AI-generated films are not eligible.

Non-refundable

Submission fee is strictly non-refundable.

THE CLOCK IS ROLLING

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE IN

Deadline - June 8, 2026 - 11:59 PM IST

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ALL THE BEST

Thank you to every filmmaker who sent us a story. Your films are now with the Omli team, and we cannot wait to watch the worlds you created.

Good Luck

Wishing every participant a strong and memorable festival journey.

Selection Review

The team will review entries and share updates through the official channels.

Thank You

Your courage to create and submit is what makes this festival come alive.

WHERE THE LIGHTS GO ON

THE VENUE

Prasad Digital Film Lab

58, Arunachalam Road,
Venkatesh Nagar, Saligramam,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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