Observe
Find a climate issue, lived experience, or local solution worth bringing into focus.
National Short Film & Documentary Championship
Tell climate stories that move people.
Young storytellers use the power of film to spark conversations, raise awareness, and drive climate action.
Schools
Across India
Classes
6–12
Format
Individuals + teams
Stage
National platform
The Experience
Where the camera becomes a voice for change.
The Short Film & Documentary Championship invites students to turn climate knowledge, community realities, and hopeful solutions into stories audiences can see, hear, and remember.
Through research, scripting, filming, performance, and editing, young creators learn to communicate with purpose while combining creativity, collaboration, and responsible climate storytelling.
Your Creative Pathway
From first idea to final frame.
A meaningful climate film begins with curiosity and takes shape through research, creative choices, teamwork, and a clear point of view.
Develop
Research the subject and shape a clear story, message, and creative approach.
Create
Plan, film, perform, and edit together with care and imagination.
Share
Use the finished story to start conversations and inspire meaningful action.
What Students Gain
Creative skills with real-world purpose.
Students grow as storytellers, collaborators, and climate champions while learning how media can shape understanding and action.
Confidence & Expression
Communicate ideas and perspectives with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Climate Knowledge
Deepen understanding of climate change, sustainability, and the SDGs.
Visual Storytelling
Translate research and lived experience into compelling screen stories.
Collaboration
Build teamwork and shared responsibility across the creative process.
Creativity & Innovation
Experiment with ideas, formats, and solutions through the language of film.
Recognition & Growth
Gain national visibility and opportunities to learn from peers and experts.
Who Can Participate?
Young storytellers ready to create with purpose.
Schools across India
The championship is designed as a national school participation experience.
Students in Classes 6–12
Students may take part individually or collaborate as a team representing their school.
Teachers and mentors
Educators guide, support, and empower young filmmakers throughout their journey.
Final category rules, timelines, submission requirements, and event flow will be shared through the official participation guidelines.
Awards & Recognition
Young climate champions deserve to be celebrated.
The National Short Film & Documentary Championship honours ideas, impact, creativity, and commitment on a national stage.
Champion · Winner
₹50,000
Cash award
- Championship trophy
- Winner certificates for all team members and mentor(s)
Runner-up
₹20,000
Cash award
- Runner-up trophy
- Runner-up certificates for all team members and mentor(s)
Every effort matters
Participation certificate for every participant.
All registered participants receive recognition for contributing their ideas and action towards a better planet.
Certificate artwork shown is representative.
Registration
Bring your climate story to the screen.
Submit your school, participant, or team details for the Short Film & Documentary Championship.
Stories In Focus
Climate stories through a young lens.
Select an image to explore the film and documentary gallery.