Film Guidelines

1. Theme: Sports / Fitness / Inspiration

2. Duration: 1 to 6 minutes (including credits)

3. Language: Any (must include English subtitles)

4. Format: MP4, Full HD (1080p)

5. Submission: Google Drive (downloadable link)

6. Deadline: November 30, 2025

Eligibility

1.Open to all individuals and groups
2.50% discount for students (valid student ID required)

Judging

1. Jury panel evaluation + Audience voting 2. Jury’s decision will be final and binding

Special Segment

1. Honouring Tamil Nadu’s Sports Heroes who represented India on international stages

Prize & Recognition

1. Winner: ₹50,000 + Trophy'
2. Runner-up: ₹30,000 + Trophy
3. Additional Awards: Best Film, Director, Actor, Actress, Music, Story, Editor

EVENT INFORMATION

EVENT INFORMATION

On the occasion of National Sports Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, i1Sports presents the i One Short Film Festival 2025 – a cinematic tribute to the world of sports and fitness.The festival welcomes films that inspire, inform, and ignite passion for physical culture and athletic excellence.

Event Date:

28 December 2025

Attraction: 

Prizes & Recognition

Event Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

CHOOSE YOUR OPTION

MENATHON – RUN FOR MEN :- (MEN & WOMEN)

₹ 550  –  3 KM – 6:30 AM – No Age Category

₹ 650  –  5 KM – 6:00 AM – No Age Category

₹ 950  –  10 KM – 5:00 AM – Timed Run with cash prize

₹ 1150 –  21 KM – 4:00 AM – Timed Run with cash prize

₹ 500  –  COLLEGE STUDENTS

₹ 300  –  SCHOOL STUDENTS

RUN CATEGORIES FOR 10 KM RUN :- ( MEN & WOMEN)


1) 16 – 30 Age 
2) 31 – 45 Age 
3) 46 – 55 Age
4) 56 + Age
5) Defense Person ( All Central Armed Forces )
6) Police 

FLAT 30% DISCOUNT FOR VETERANS (56+AGE) AND SPECIAL PEOPLE BY APPLYING THE BELOW CODE.
 
VETERANS – VET30
SPECIAL PEOPLE – SPE30

Event Partner

CASH PRIZE DETAILS

CASH PRIZE DETAILS

For All 10 Km & 21 Km Categories

Cash Prize

1st PRIZE - ₹ 10,000.
 
2nd PRIZE - ₹ 6,000.
 
3rd PRIZE - ₹ 3,000.

1. Theme & Eligibility

Film must focus on sports, fitness, or inspiration

Open for all (students get 50% discount with ID proof)


2. Film Duration & Language

Max duration: 6 minutes

Any language accepted with English subtitles


3. Format & Submission

File: MP4, Full HD

Submit via Google Drive (download link)

Deadline: August 31, 2025


4. Originality & Rights

Film must be original

No use of unlicensed audio/video

By submitting, participants grant i1Sports full rights to:

Screen, promote, and archive the film

Publish the film on i1Sports' YouTube and social platforms

 

5. Judging Criteria

Based on concept, direction, acting, editing, sound, story, and theme relevance

Evaluation by jury and audience voting

Jury decision is final


6. Prizes

Winner: ₹50,000 + Trophy

Runner-up: ₹30,000 + Trophy

Awards for Best Film, Director, Actor, Actress, Music, Story, Editor


7. Disqualification

Time limit violation

No subtitles

Offensive/inappropriate content

Submission errors


8. Additional Guidelines

One film per registration

Team entries allowed (single name for prize)

i1Sports reserves the right to make final decisions on any matters not covered above.

Contact

📧 Email: events.i1sports@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91 91767 73335

 

📧 Email: events.i1sports@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91 91767 73335

For All 3 KM & 5 KM Categories

Cash Prize

1st PRIZE - ₹ 5,000.
 
2nd PRIZE - ₹ 3,000.
 
3rd PRIZE - ₹ 2,000.