Call for Entries: Enliven Animation Film Fest 2026!

We are excited to announce that submissions for the 2026 Official Selection are now open! The third edition of Enliven Animation Film Fest will take place on February 18 & 19, 2026. We invite animation films produced after January 2024 for consideration. The last date for submission is January 30, 2026. There is no submission fee.

For any queries, please contact Mr. George John at +91 98866 04580.

We look forward to your participation in celebrating the art and impact of animation!


General Category

  • Open to: Independent filmmakers, animation enthusiasts and students from anywhere in India.
  • Prizes: ₹25,000 (First Prize) and ₹15,000 (Second Prize)
  • Duration: Up to 15 minutes (including title and credits)

Eligibility:

  1. Entries may be individual or team projects.
  2. The film must be original and produced after January 2024.
  3. Eligibility to participate requires completion of the online entry form and submission of a scanned copy of the signed self-declaration letter.
  4. Films created in collaboration with major studios or production companies are not eligible to participate.

Submission Requirements

  1. Film file format - MP4, MOV, or AVI (Full HD or Ultra HD preferred).
  2. Synopsis and brief filmmaker bio and photo
  3. Declaration letter (Download)
General Rules & Guidelines Submit Your Entry

Campus Category

  • Open to: Students currently enrolled in any school, college, university, or film institute.
  • Prizes: A cash award of ₹10,000 will be awarded for the best film.
  • Duration: Up to 8 minutes (including title and credits)

Eligibility:

  1. Entries can be individual or group projects.
  2. The film must be original and produced after January 2024.
  3. Films produced as part of university project work will be accepted only after the evaluation has been completed.
  4. Completion of the online entry form and submission of a scanned copy of the declaration letter, duly signed and sealed on the institution’s letterhead are required for eligibility.

Submission Requirements

  1. Film file format - MP4, MOV, or AVI (Full HD or Ultra HD preferred).
  2. Synopsis and brief filmmaker bio and photo.
  3. Declaration letter (Download).
General Rules & Guidelines Submit Your Entry

SJCC Campus Category

  • Open to: Students of St. Joseph College of Communication, Changanassery.
  • Prizes: A cash award of ₹10,000 will be awarded for the best film.
  • Duration: Up to 8 minutes (including title and credits)

Eligibility:

  1. Open exclusively to SJCC students.
  2. The film must be original and produced after January 2024.
  3. Films produced as part of university project work will be accepted only after the evaluation has been completed.
  4. Completion of the online entry form and submission of a scanned copy of the declaration letter, duly signed and sealed on the institution’s letterhead are required for eligibility.
  5. Films that fall under the SJCC category will not be eligible to compete in the Campus Category, in order to maintain fairness in the competition.

Submission Requirements

  1. Film file format - MP4, MOV, or AVI (Full HD or Ultra HD preferred).
  2. Synopsis and brief filmmaker bio and photo.
  3. Declaration letter (Download).
General Rules & Guidelines Submit Your Entry