Programme

Inspiring Future Generations to Protect Nature.

About

Nature Film Festival

International Competition Section
For Public
  • Competition Feature Film
  • Competition Documentary (under 20 minutes)
  • Competition Short Fiction (under 10 minutes)
For Students
  • Competition Documentary (under 20 minutes)
  • Competition Short Fiction (under 10 minutes)
Feature Length Films Category Available

Additional Programme Features

There will be also specially curated sections focusing on issues, themes, countries and the works of filmmakers. The programme will also include Interaction/Workshop Sections with film and media professionals from all over India.

Our Sponsors

8th Rain International Nature Film Festival 2026

8th Rain International Nature Film Festival – Reel Making Competition 2026

🎬 Calling all nature lovers, storytellers and aspiring filmmakers! Participate in the Reel Making Competition organized as part of the 8th Rain International Nature Film Festival 2026 and showcase your creativity through the power of short films.

Submission Deadline
10 October 2026
Festival Dates
29, 30 & 31 October 2026
Festival Venue
SCMS School of Technology & Management, Muttom, Aluva

Competition Themes

Combat Desertification
Land reclamation, drought mitigation & living soils.
Silent Green: Unseen Ecosystems
Micro-habitats, fungal networks, canopy mysteries.
Water, Wetlands and Coast
Mangroves, backwaters, pristine aquatic life.
Human–Wildlife Coexistence
Shared corridors, conflict reduction & indigenous care.

Competition Guidelines

Maximum duration:90 seconds (vertical / short format).
Original content:All footage & audio must be original.
Open to all:Students from schools, colleges & general public.
Live Screening:Selected reels screened during official festival gala.
For queries, contact: +91 9497485906

Submit your original reel through this Google Form. Share your perspective, inspire others and be part of a movement celebrating nature and environmental conservation.

Organized as part of the 8th Rain International Nature Film Festival 2026 • Supported by Birds Club International & Jayaraj Foundation

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