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Short Film

A themed short film shot entirely during the officially designated Converge shooting window, submitted anonymously by participant code.

01Who can take part

  1. 011 or 2 participants per campus.

02Rules

  1. 01The theme is announced only at registration; a unique participant code is issued for anonymous submission.
  2. 02The submission must present a complete narrative (script/description) and a coherent visual concept.
  3. 03The film must be 3–4 minutes long.
  4. 04The entire film must be shot during the officially designated Converge 2026 shooting window announced at registration; stock or previously recorded footage is prohibited.
  5. 05Filming is permitted only at officially designated Converge venues announced at registration.
  6. 06Mobile phones, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, action cameras, or camcorders may be used.
  7. 07Trimming, sequencing, colour correction, brightness/contrast adjustment, audio balancing, and subtitles are permitted. AI-generated visuals/voices, AI-assisted object insertion/removal, deepfakes, and other authenticity-altering manipulation are prohibited.
  8. 08All footage, music, and sound effects must be original or royalty-free; participants are responsible for any copyright infringement.
  9. 09Dangerous acts, damage to property, or violations of institute rules may result in immediate disqualification.
  10. 10Submit as MP4 or MOV, minimum Full HD (1920×1080); maximum file size announced at registration.
  11. 11A 50–100 word synopsis must accompany the submission.
  12. 12The film and synopsis must not contain the participant's name, institute name, logo, watermark, credits, or other identifying information — violations lead to disqualification.
  13. 13Submissions are emailed to the host campus's photography club by the announced deadline, in the format: Short Film - Theme - Participant Code.
  14. 14Late, ineligible, incomplete, or corrupt entries may be disqualified at any stage.
  15. 15The jury's decision is final and binding.

03Bring with you

  1. 01A recording device (mobile phone, DSLR, mirrorless, action camera, or camcorder).

Important

  • Submission must not contain any identifying information — anonymised by participant code only.

04Judged on

  1. 1Concept & storytelling
  2. 2Creativity & originality
  3. 3Visual composition & cinematography
  4. 4Technical quality (sound, editing & lighting)
  5. 5Overall impact & theme interpretation

Source: official CONVERGE 2026 Rule Book. If anything here differs from the PDF, the rulebook wins.