A cinematic short film scene showing a dramatic sunset over a city skyline in wide 16:9 aspect ratio.
A cinematic short film scene showing a dramatic sunset over a city skyline in wide 16:9 aspect ratio.
A vertical smartphone screen displaying a vibrant 1-minute episode with crisp visuals and engaging characters.
A vertical smartphone screen displaying a vibrant 1-minute episode with crisp visuals and engaging characters.
A creative workspace with filmmakers and editors collaborating on both cinematic shorts and vertical series.
A creative workspace with filmmakers and editors collaborating on both cinematic shorts and vertical series.
Cinematic Vertical Entry
A new-age storytelling format for the digital generation.
This category celebrates vertical cinema — crafted for mobile viewing but open to all creators using any camera setup. Whether you shoot on a phone, DSLR, or cinema lens, what matters is your frame, emotion, and storytelling power.
  • Aspect Ratio: 9:16

  • Resolution: 1080 × 1920 (Full HD Vertical)

  • Duration: 15–25 minutes

  • Frame Rate: 24 fps

  • Format: .MP4 / .MOV

  • Audio: Stereo 48 kHz

  • Best For: OTT shorts, brand stories, digital audiences

INR 999
Horizontal Series

Classic cinematic storytelling for the big and small screen.
This format is designed for traditional widescreen storytelling — the space where performance, sound, and visuals breathe. Ideal for festival screenings, OTT, and brand collaborations.

  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9

  • Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD Widescreen)

  • Duration: 15–25 minutes

  • Frame Rate: 24 fps

  • Format: .MP4 / .MOV

  • Audio: Stereo 48 kHz

  • Best For: Cinematic short films, OTT series, creative studios

INR 999
Festival Entry Program

For filmmakers aiming to take their stories to national and international film festivals.
Our experienced team from Liongaze Media and CastingVibe guides creators through professional festival submissions, ensuring each film meets global standards in packaging, documentation, and presentation.

  • Eligibility: Completed short films (15–25 min, any genre or language)

  • Festival Scope: National & International (India, Europe, Asia, USA)

  • Process: Film review → Festival shortlisting → Official entry by our team

  • Technical Specs: .MP4 / .MOV | 24 fps | Stereo 48 kHz

  • Service: End-to-end submission management for a nominal fee

  • Best For: Independent filmmakers, students, and production houses seeking global visibility

With Short Story India, your story doesn’t end at the competition — it begins its festival journey.

INR 25,000