How to Participate:

All film enthusiasts whether amateur or professional, above 18 years of age are welcome to participate in this festival. Visit FAQs to know more.

The process for Kallola 2021-22 is as follows

  • Film-makers will Register to develop short films that are 30,60 or 90 seconds long.
  • Registered filmmakers will receive an invitation to attend the workshop on this year’s theme.
  • They will submit their short films by the due date. They must also submit the required documentation as well as adhere to all the guidelines.
    • For online submission, the filmmaker has to upload the film via We Transfer along with the Entry Form and other relevant documents and send it to [email protected]
    • For Offline submission, it can be sent to Aaina, 70/3530 Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar, 751013.
    • Ensuring the film reaches the organization by the due date is the filmmaker’s responsibility.
  • A select panel of jury will select the best short films for the First, Second and Third place that will be rewarded. Besides that, rewards will be given to the Top 10 best short films, Children’s choice and the Jury’s choice.
  • These films will be showcased during the Global MHM week campaign and other forums.


Process for Kallola for Filmmakers 2021-22

Important Dates

Dates Event  
19th October 2021 Launching of Kallola 2021 &
Declaration of Registration for Contest
Registration Closed
31st January 2022 Last date for Registration  
10th & 11th Feb 2022 Training/Workshop on Theme Registered filmmakers will receive an invitation
7th May 2022 Last date for Submission of Short films Download Entry Form
WeTranfer Film & documents to [email protected]
15th-20th May 2022 Declaration of Shortlisted Films  
28th February 2022 – 3rd April 2022 Film-making period  
24th May 2022 – 28th May 2022 MHM Week, Screening of Movies