Announcement of a Unique Short Film Competition – Poster Unveiled in Mumbai

Announcement of a Unique Short Film Competition – Poster Unveiled in Mumbai

Mumbai: Participants now have the opportunity to win cash prizes worth up to ₹25 lakh by taking part in an exclusive short film competition. Along with this, winners will also get a chance to act in a feature film. Releases World has launched this unique short film competition, with the official poster unveiled in Mumbai, marking the formal announcement of the event. The competition is organized under the leadership of Mrs. Somati Parikoti, Chairperson of Releases World, and Mr. Deepak Parikoti, Director of the company. The event was graced by Bollywood actor Manav Sohal and actress Shravani Goswami as chief guests. Special guests included Rita Bhalla, the icon of the competition, Upendra Timilsina, noted Nepali film director, and Indian Idol fame and Bollywood singer Munawwar Ali. The event saw collaboration from several reputed partners — Sponsorship Partner: Tangent OTT, Event Management: Fantasy Media, Magazine Partner: Pehchaan, and Technical Partners: 100 Billion Tech and Addoniq. All these partners played a key role in elevating the event’s success and outreach. The event was managed by Fantasy Media, led by Ashish Tripathi, while Ankit Gupta, owner of 100 Billion Tech, represented the technical collaboration. Both were felicitated on stage with floral bouquets for their contribution to the event. One of the biggest highlights of this competition is that no participant loses — everyone has an opportunity to earn and benefit. The top winner will receive cash prizes up to ₹10 lakh, while participants who bring in subscribers can earn up to ₹25 lakh, which will be distributed among them. Additionally, 100% of the YouTube revenue generated from the short films will go directly to the respective creators. The participant whose film achieves the highest watch time and views will also get a chance to act in a Bhojpuri film alongside a superstar. Chief guest Manav Sohal stated, “This platform is an excellent opportunity for new artists, giving emerging talents a chance to showcase their creativity.” Actress Shravani Goswami added, “I have also worked in many short films. Today’s audiences prefer short-format content, and initiatives like this are truly commendable.” To participate, interested individuals can visit the official website https://releasesworld.com and click on the “Join Competition” button. They can register using their Gmail or any valid email ID. After registration, they must go to the ‘Short Film Competition’ section, follow the on-screen instructions, and upload their short film or video. Once uploaded, all further updates and directions will be available on the participant’s personal dashboard. If any participant faces queries or issues, they can contact the Releases World support team through the WhatsApp number provided on the website, either by sending a chat message or audio recording. The team will ensure a prompt response and resolution. Through this competition, participants can also get a chance to act as lead heroes or heroines in Bhojpuri cinema, sharing the screen with popular Bhojpuri superstars. In the history of short film contests, usually only one winner gets recognition — but Releases World’s competition is a grand festival, where any participant can win big and earn up to ₹25 lakh in cash prizes! The countdown for the competition begins on October 20, 2025 — on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.