Categories

Festival Categories – INSA 2025-2026
1. Best Short Story
 
Rewarding original storytelling, strong characters, and emotional impact.

 
 

 
2. Best Micro-Drama
 
Short narrative videos or filmed scenes.
Duration: 1–5 minutes.
 

 
3. Best Social Message Film
 
Films that highlight social issues and create awareness.
Duration: 3–12 minutes.
 
 
 
4. Best Creator Concept
 
Concept pitches by content creators.
Examples:
 
Character ideas
 
Series concepts
 
Social media content arcs
Format: PDF + optional video.
 
 
 
 
5. Best Debut Writer
 
For newcomers submitting their first-ever script or story.
Accepted: PDF script/story.
 
 
 
6. Special Jury Award
 
Awarded to the most innovative, fresh, and promising submission across all categories.

INSA Film & Story Festival

INSA Film & Story Festival invites writers and filmmakers from across India to submit their original stories, scripts, and films. Each category requires a one-time participation fee.

Fees Structure

Micro Drama Script Submission – ₹4,500
(Short-format original scripts, micro-drama concepts, episodic shorts)

Short Movie Submission – ₹3,000
(Completed short films | Fiction, social message, experimental | 3–15 minutes)

Feature Film Script / Concept – ₹5,000
(Feature-length screenplay, story, or complete film concept)

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SUBMISSION CRITERIA

Submit Your Work to INSA 2025

Welcome to India’s most inclusive and premium platform for emerging storytellers and creators.

How to Submit

1. Choose your category

2. Upload your file (PDF/Video/Concept)

3. Pay the registration fee

4. Receive confirmation email

5. Track your submission status

Important

Submissions without payment are not considered valid.