The Short Stories & Documentaries track at the Purple Umbrella Festival 2025 invites filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds to showcase short films, documentaries, and visual storytelling pieces that align with the festival’s core theme: climate consciousness, sustainability, and social impact. Whether you're a young creator exploring new ideas or a seasoned storyteller using cinema as a form of advocacy, this track is designed to highlight real stories, real voices, and real change. From emotionally driven short narratives to journalistic mini-docs and creative experimental formats — every frame here contributes to building awareness, empathy, and collective action.
Because the world needs your lens now more than ever. At Purple Umbrella, we believe that films are more than entertainment — they’re tools for transformation. This is your opportunity to not only showcase your talent but to amplify the message you care about to audiences who are actively listening and ready to act.
• Selected films will be screened live at the festival in New Delhi before an audience of changemakers, educators, and youth leaders.
• Receive laurels and festival certifications for your film, recognized by partner networks.
Best Short Film
Best Youth Filmmaker
Most Impactful Message
Best Cinematography
Audience Choice Award
Cash prizes for top entries (based on category)
Festival media campaigns
UN-affiliated networks and climate storytelling platforms
Purple Umbrella’s official YouTube & digital gallery
Top films may be recommended to education networks and climate NGOs for awareness campaigns
Participate in interactive Q&A sessions, panels, and feedback circles
Network with filmmakers, activists, educators, and innovators
Opportunity to collaborate with youth-led organisations and NGOs for future projects
Short films (2–15 minutes) and documentaries (up to 30 minutes)
Narrative, documentary, animated, or experimental styles
Themes may include:
Students (high school, college, university)
Independent filmmakers & documentary artists
NGOs, educators, and citizen journalists
Creators of any age with a strong message and compelling vision
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