ZAAVIYA: Stories that break perspectives (Mute Film-making Competition), Evently

Zaaviya: Stories That Break Perspective Mute Filmmaking Competition | Juxtapose'26

To be held on: 19th November 2026

Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

Submission link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgbzM3IEgOj0_nckRHsRfJ-zg2_W33JnmDcPCYFXIBiZ_RhA/viewform?usp=publish-editor Khamosh! Some stories are better left unsaid. But can you tell one without saying a word? A mute filmmaking competition that challenges you to explore the art of silent visual storytelling. Put your cinematic instincts to the test and transform an idea into a compelling film where every frame has a purpose and every visual tells a story. But there's a twist! Your film must revolve around a designated object , whose identity or significance must remain concealed until the very end. Build suspense, plant clues, challenge perceptions and leave your audience waiting for that final reveal. Whether it's a thriller, mystery, comedy, drama or an experimental narrative, the story is yours to tell.

Competition Details Eligibility: College students from universities across India.

Mode of Submission: Online.

Screening: Offline, on campus during Juxtapose'26.

Film Format: Mute Film / Silent Visual Storytelling.

Duration: 2–3 minutes.

Participation: Individual or Team Guidelines & Rules Participants must create an original mute film based on the concept of silent visual storytelling. The film must be between 2 and 3 minutes in duration. Spoken dialogues and voiceovers are strictly prohibited. Background music and ambient sounds are permitted. The film must revolve around a designated object, which must be meaningfully integrated into the storyline. Its identity or significance must be revealed only towards the end. Participants are free to explore any genre, including thriller, suspense, mystery, drama, comedy or experimental storytelling. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is strictly prohibited. All films must be original and created entirely by the participants. Participants may compete individually or in teams. Every participant/team must provide a brief introduction before their film is screened. Participants must ensure that their submissions are accessible to the organisers through the designated Google Drive link, with viewing permissions enabled. The Department of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, reserves the right to reject entries that violate the competition guidelines. Ready to Make Silence Speak? A thousand words aren't always necessary to tell a powerful story. Sometimes, all it takes is the right frame, the right sound and a twist nobody anticipated. No dialogues. No explanations. Just pure cinema. Do you have what it takes to make silence speak? Register now and let your frames tell the story.