Short Film Mantra International Film Festival

15/04/2024

"I have been using an iMac and a Mac Pro from Apple for the past ten years for editing purposes. Unfortunately, both machines are not functioning properly. I took them to the Apple showroom in Surat for repairs, but the dealer informed me that they do not repair these models and did not provide any satisfactory answers. I purchased both machines for 7 lakh rupees in 2011. Therefore, I advise customers to avoid purchasing Apple machines as the company does not take responsibility for servicing their devices after sale."

03/04/2024

"Hi everyone,
I am immensely happy to share with you that a new documentary film based on the life journey of Shri Pankaj Kapadia has been released. I hope you will watch it and subscribe to our YouTube channel, Short Film Mantra.
Jolly Choksi
Host
RJHiren
Voice over
Sanjay Choksi & Dream Production
Daliya street’s footage
Guest Appearances
Shri Bharat Shah
President of Surat Manav Seva Sangh (Chhayado)
Dr Uday Gajiwala
Divya Jyoti Trust Manadvi
Shri RamKumar Pathak
(Coordinator Sudhanshu Maharaj Foundation)
Shri Ajay Tomar (Police commissioner of surat)
Sandeep Das (BMG)
Abhishek Galshar
Sound Designer
Omprakash Prajapati
(Chief Assistant)
Abhishek Galshar
Script, Editor, Cinematography. Produced and Direction.
Watch Documentary film Link:https://youtu.be/M1uOxlU2VyM?feature=shared
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13/03/2024

We are happy to notify you that we have acquired the ten-year legal rights to the OTT Cinema Awards, including the trademark registration and domain name OTTCinemaAwards.com. Thus, we have published this notification for the public.
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06/03/2024

We are very grateful to share the 13th Short Film International Festival 2024 with Shri Pankaj Kapadia Inspiration Award 2024 (Award Ceremony) organized by Short Film Mantra Film And Cultural Foundation. Festival organized at Pankaj Kapadia Cultural Center, on Sunday, 25th August 2024 at 5:30 PM. Jeevan Bharati School Nanpura, Surat.
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26/02/2024

t's always deeply saddening when the world loses a beloved figure whose impact resonated across boundaries. If we're referring to a specific individual, their legacy will indeed continue to inspire and influence generations to come. May their memory bring comfort and strength to those who mourn, and may their contributions serve as a reminder of the profound impact one person can have on the world.Pankaj Udhas You always live in our heart.Om shanti

23/02/2024

Submit your short film & Music video album now!
13th Short Film Mantra International Film Festival 2024
Entries are open for the Best Short Film Award
The winner will be awarded with a cash prize of ₹1,00,000/-
For more information visit our website:www.shortfilmmantra.com

22/02/2024

Revisting Javed Akhtar Returned the loan of Rs 200 last Rites Sahir Ludhianvi. Voice AI.Youtube Link:https://youtu.be/tfJgjy90c-g?feature=shared

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17/02/2024

I wrote one line of the song, then AI completed the music and composition.
Lyrics of song: Did You See Sudha Murthy's Letter?
Verse]
I stumbled upon a letter, sitting in my mailbox
A message from a friend, oh how the words unlocked
The thoughts inside my mind, the questions it did raise
I wait with bated breath, for your response always (ooh-yeah)

[Chorus]
Did you see Sudha Murthy's letter? Did you catch her words of grace?
I'm hanging on your answer, won't you let me know the case?
I need your reply, don't leave me hangin' by a thread
Oh won't you tell me, have you seen those words that were said? (ooh-ooh)
It's like a puzzle piece, waitin' to find its place
So won't you tell me, have you seen Sudha Murthy's letter in this space?

15/02/2024

Youtube Link:https://youtu.be/q1KIuh1OyKE?feature=shared
Mr. Kamlesh Yagnik is actively involved in various educational initiatives and holds multiple roles in various educational and social organizations.” He shares his experience.
For more information:www.shortfilmmantra.com

13/02/2024

Submit your short film & Music video album now!
13th Short Film Mantra International Film Festival 2024
Entries are open for the Best Short Film Award
The winner will be awarded with a cash prize of ₹1,00,000/-
For more information visit our website:www.shortfilmmantra.com

13/02/2024

Awards Winning Filmmaker, Writer and Screenwriter
Making a short film is very much like making a feature film. I mean that you still need to go through the same stages of production to have a completed film at the end of the process.
Below I’m sharing my own experiences working as a writer, director and producer.

Stage 1
Concept for the Script (you need a script regardless what kind of format your film is going to take. For documentaries, a treatment is enough)
1. An idea is born and anything can trigger that initial idea for the script.
2. Once I have an idea I usually start playing with it in my mind trying out different options of “what if”.
3. Then I start asking myself questions: ‘What if my character would do this or that?’, ‘How would that look?’, ‘What should the visuals look like?’, ‘Would I have a budget for that?’, ‘Could I afford this idea to go into production?’
4. Then I start wondering what I really want my film to be about.
5. Don’t be afraid to play with various ideas and options in your mind before you start writing. That’s the real creative process.
6. Give yourself time to get acquainted with the concepts & ideas you have; let your characters and ideas grow inside you before you either commit to them or dismiss them.
7. You don’t have to know all the details right away and how the story is going to evolve before you write a script. Many issues get resolved during the writing process.
Stage 2
Scriptwriting.
1. When all ideas and concepts have rested and grown (just like a dough) I sit down and start writing.
2. I basically write anything that comes to my mind. At first it doesn’t have to be perfect. I write to give myself the space for my concepts to change and evolve whilst writing. This is what a development/writing process is for.
3. I re-write my scripts a lot. That is why I write whatever comes to me. For me writing is all about rewriting.
4. I keep re-writing until I’m happy enough to make a film out of my story. Sometimes it takes weeks or months, but sometimes even years. I am writing script on breast cancer since 2 years
Stage 3
Pre-production.
I would advice to the director and the producers to decide where the film is going to go once it’s made. What I mean is: ‘Are you making your short in order to go to film festivals (don’t forget to budget for that) or are you planning to release your short online?’ That will determine the format you are going to shoot in and also the camera you are going to use. I do realize that a lot of films do end up online at some point but just keep that in mind while deciding on the format. Even better if you know what film festivals you want to submit your work to.
1. Organize casting to find the right actors.
2. Look for crew members.
3. Look for locations.
4. Prepare your contracts (yes, you need to have contracts with your cast and crew members and it really doesn’t matter that you are friends at this moment in time) and have them signed, too.
5. If you are the director, keep working on your script analysis.
6. If you are the director, work with all your heads of departments to achieve the look you are after.
7. If this is not a self-financed project, you need to find the money to go into production.
8. Budgeting to know how much money you can spend on the production, don’t forget to include post-production and film festivals fees if this is the direction your film is going to go.
9. Script breakdown to know how many shooting days you need.
10. Scheduling.
11. Call sheet just before you go into production.
12. Rehearsals with the actors.
13. Set design/production design build/done/prepared.
Stage 4
Production.
All the hard work you did during the pre-production is going to pay off now. My motto is: ‘the better you are prepared during the pre-production the better you will be able to cope with the unexpected during the production.’ And it’s never failed me.
This is the time when you shoot your movie, work with your actors and other creators to make the film a reality.
1. As much as possible try to stick with the shooting schedule even if it’s close to impossible. Otherwise it creates problems for the whole crew and cast. If you start shooting late, you will finish late, keep that in mind.
2. Plan your shooting schedule, and a shoot list wisely.
3. If you have a noisy location try to record the sound/dialogue once again so you are not stuck in the post-production.
4. Make sure that actors keep everything simple and don’t overdo the scenes. Once you go into post-production you may realize that this is not what you had in mind. Remember, in most cases the simple the better.
5. Don’t forget to feed your crew well. A well-looked after cast & crew is more willing to work. Remember though not to feed them with something terribly heavy like pizza for they may be sleepy afterwards.
6. Remember to use a clapper board for every take. Otherwise you are going to be in big nig trouble in the post-production.
7. Try not to work for too long. It often creates problems between crewmembers if you spend more than 10 hours on the set.
8. At the end of the production have either a little party or eat dinner together.
Stage 5
Post-Production
1. Editing of the images from first cut to the final cut.
2. Sound and music post-production, sound and music mix.
3. Colour correction.
4. Working on the opening and end credits and subtitles if you have them.
5. Working on your marketing and promotional plan; you really should think about that during the pre-production but if you didn’t this is the last moment.
6. Looking for film festivals, choosing the right film festivals and making sure you deliver your film on time.
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06/02/2024

12th fail classic movie review read my blog

So, I've been reading overwhelming appreciation for this one. All three actors have been my favourite since time immemorial.

04/02/2024

I always persuade my art.If I can do it, you can do it better

02/02/2024

The Indian Fankaar Show| Stand Up Comedy In Gujarati By Dilip Varsani
સ્ટેન્ડ-અપ કોમેડી એ મનોરંજનનું એક સ્વરૂપ છે જ્યાં હાસ્ય કલાકાર પ્રેક્ષકોની સામે પ્રદર્શન કરે છે, સામાન્ય રીતે રમૂજી ટુચકાઓ, અવલોકનો અથવા જોક્સની શ્રેણી રજૂ કરે છે. તેમાં પ્રેક્ષકો સાથે સંલગ્ન કોમેડિયનનો સમાવેશ થાય છે, ઘણીવાર વ્યક્તિગત અનુભવો, સામાજિક અવલોકનો અથવા હાસ્યને બહાર લાવવા માટે ચતુર શબ્દપ્લેમાંથી ચિત્ર દોરે છે. સફળ સ્ટેન્ડ-અપ સમય, ડિલિવરી અને પ્રેક્ષકો સાથે જોડાવાની ક્ષમતા પર આધાર રાખે છે, જે રમૂજનો સહિયારો અનુભવ બનાવે છે. ઘણા હાસ્ય કલાકારો તેમના પ્લેટફોર્મનો ઉપયોગ જીવનના વિવિધ પાસાઓ પર ટિપ્પણી કરવા માટે કરે છે, જેમાં મનોરંજન અને સામાજિક ટિપ્પણી બંને મળે.
Watch youtube link:https://youtu.be/DbRI3FCNX1c?si=V-NvfiEPj0RRnsgR

29/01/2024

Antima Pawar | Screenwriter | Shares Her Experience & Advice For Strugling Aspiring Writers At Short Film Mantra.Atima And Azhar have written Gujarati Movie IttaaKittaa.You tube Link:https://youtu.be/WU2LwpFu3Go?feature=shared

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25/01/2024

Foram Pandya | Theatre Artist | Shares Her Art & THeatre Experience At Short Film Mantra.Watch Her Story On Youtube Channle :https://youtu.be/9Xmi83aDZpk?feature=shared

21/01/2024

Submit your short film & Music video album now!
13th Short Film Mantra International Film Festival 2024
Entries are open for the Best Short Film Award
The winner will be awarded with a cash prize of ₹1,00,000/-
For more information visit our website:www.shortfilmmantra.com

12/01/2024

Dear Short Film Maker/Script Writers /Creative director/artists

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to express our interest in featuring your creative journey on our YouTube platform dedicated to showcasing the talents of emerging filmmakers and scriptwriters.

We are impressed by your work and would be honored to host you for an interview where you can share insights into your craft, experiences, and the inspiration behind your projects. Our goal is to provide a platform for new voices to be heard and celebrated within the filmmaking community.

If you are interested in participating, please let us know your availability for a brief online interview. This will be an excellent opportunity to connect with our audience, share your story, and inspire others who are passionate about the art of filmmaking.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there are specific topics you'd like to discuss during the interview. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you and shining a spotlight on your talent.

Thank you for considering our invitation, and we hope to hear from you soon.
Contact us :Dear Short Film Maker/Script Writers /Creative director/artists

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to express our interest in featuring your creative journey on our YouTube platform dedicated to showcasing the talents of emerging filmmakers and scriptwriters.

We are impressed by your work and would be honored to host you for an interview where you can share insights into your craft, experiences, and the inspiration behind your projects. Our goal is to provide a platform for new voices to be heard and celebrated within the filmmaking community.

If you are interested in participating, please let us know your availability for a brief online interview. This will be an excellent opportunity to connect with our audience, share your story, and inspire others who are passionate about the art of filmmaking.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if there are specific topics you'd like to discuss during the interview. We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you and shining a spotlight on your talent.

Thank you for considering our invitation, and we hope to hear from you soon.
Contact us
With Regards
Abhishek Galshar

Shri Abhishek Galshar Festival Director Shri Dilip Kakadiya Artistic Director [email protected] www.shortfilmmantra.com

11/01/2024

Top 40 Best Film Festivals In World
Submit your work to the best film festivals out there.
Did you know that there are at least ten thousand film festivals in the world?
But with so many film festivals out there, how do you choose the best film festivals to submit your film?
We’ve put together a list of the best and most interesting film festivals in the world.
This is a subjective list based on criteria such as prestige, potential exposure, networking opportunities, prize money, accessibility and brand-ability.
We all know the Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival, but what about lesser known festival with great potential
Sundance Film Festival
https://www.sundance.org/festivals/sundance-film-festival
Cannes Film Festival
https://www.festival-cannes.com/
Toronto International Film Festival
https://www.tiff.net/submissions

Berlin International Film Festival
https://www.berlinale.de/en/home.html
Short Film Mantra International Film Festival
https://www.shortfilmmantra.com/
Venice International Film Festival
https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2023
Austin Film Festival
https://austinfilmfestival.com/
Portland Film Festival
https://portlandfilm.org/
Nashville Film Festival
https://nashvillefilmfestival.org
International Film Festival Of India Goa
https://www.iffigoa.org/
India Film Project
https://ifp.world
Raindance Film Festival
https://raindance.org/festival/
Slamdance Film Festival
https://slamdance.com/
New Orleans Film Festival
https://neworleansfilmsociety.org/submit/
Brussels Independent fFlm Festival
https://www.brusselsfilmfestival.org
Flickers’ Rhode island int.Film Festival
http://www.film-festival.org
Chicago International Film Festival
https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/
Doc NYC,new york’s Documentary Festival
https://www.docnyc.net
Montreal Festival Du nouveau Cinema
https://nouveaucinema.ca/en
Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
https://cinequest.org
Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival
https://hsdfi.org
Warsaw Film Festival
https://wff.pl/pl/
Atlanta Film Festival
https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com
Brooklyn Film Festival
https://www.brooklynfilmfestival.org/
Los Angeles Indie Film Festival
Mumbai International Film Festival
https://miff.in/
Film Fare Short Film Award 2024
https://www.filmfare.com/awards/short-films-2023/
https://www.lafilmfestivals.com
Byron Bay International Film Festival
https://www.bbff.com.au
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
https://auff.org
Sydney world Film Festival

https://www.sydneyfilmfest.com
Miami Film Festival
https://miamifilmfestival.com
Reykjavik International Film Festival
https://riff.is/
Philadelphia Film Festival
https://filmadelphia.org
Bruges International Film Festival
https://www.brugesfilmfestival.org
Oregon Independent Film Festival
https://www.oregonindependentfilmfest.com
Sacramento International Film Festival
sacramentofilmfestival.com https://www.
New York Indian Film Festival
https://www.nyiff.us
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
https://www.iffm.com.au
Pune International Film Festival
https://www.piffindia.com/
Kolkata International Film Festival
https://kiff.in
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Dr Kishore Singh Chavda (voice - chancellor of Veernarmad University of South Gujarat)felicitated by Padmashree Yazdi Karanjia

09/01/2024

Top 40 Best Film Festivals In World
Submit your work to the best film festivals out there.
Did you know that there are at least ten thousand film festivals in the world?
But with so many film festivals out there, how do you choose the best film festivals to submit your film?
We’ve put together a list of the best and most interesting film festivals in the world.
This is a subjective list based on criteria such as prestige, potential exposure, networking opportunities, prize money, accessibility and brand-ability.
We all know the Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival, but what about lesser known festival with great potential
If you want to know visit my blog on my website:https://www.shortfilmmantra.com/blogs.php

07/01/2024

Call for entries 2024
13 th short film mantra international film festival 2023
www.shortfilmmantra.com

04/01/2024

Call for entries short film and music video

13th Short Film Mantra International Film Festival 2024 is accepting Short films until July 31, 2024.
About the festival:
The Festival aims at providing a common platform for filmmakers of the world to project their excellence in film art; contributing to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos; and promoting friendship and co-operation among people of the world.
Students who are currently undergoing any film institute can submit the film free of cost .We are pleased to inform you that , this year we will be accepting music cover albums and videos as well.
Here by request all participants to fill up the details of their bank account , so that we can transfer the award money to their respective bank accounts , if they win in any category.
Award and prizes
A total of one lakh rupees will be given away as cash awards for all the categories. Few of the categories and amount of cash awards are given below:
Prizes to be won in different categories. Below are few.
1) Best Short Film (National ) : INR.20,000/- Cash award and a certificate will be given the Director and producer of the short film.
2) Best Short Film (International) : INR.25,000/- Cash award and a certificate will be given the Director and producer of the short film.
3) Best Short Film (Regional) :INR.1,0000/- Cash award and a certificate will be given the Director and producer of the short film.
4) Best Short Film (Student) : INR.10,000/- cash award and a certificate
5) Best Music Video Award : INR.10,000/- Cash award and a certificate will be given the Director and producer of the short film.
Best Documentary
Best Short Film Social Awareness
Best Short Film Social Message
Best Director
Best Editor
Best Cinematographer
Best Sound Designer
Best Writer
Best Screenplay
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Animation film
Special Jury Award
Best Music Video Award 2024
For the Music video category, the first and second runner up will be awarded with a trophy .
Applicant can send the short film in DVD or PEN DRIVE ( Video format. MP4 or MOV) OR to the google drive link to [email protected] with entry forma. The Video must be in MP4 or MOV format.
For more information visit our website:www.shortfilmmantra.com

03/01/2024

We are surprised and humbled to receive appreciation message from Shri Bhupendra Patel , Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, India.
Thanks to you and CMO Gujarat for taking time to Congratulate me.
Best wishes

24/12/2023

Exclusive Interview : Charanpal singh | Actor/Filmamaker |Shares his experience about film festival.

23/12/2023

इमरोज़ का नाम आते ही अमृता प्रीतम याद आ जाती हैं, चूंकि वे उनकी मशहूर प्रेम कहानियों का एक बड़ा हिस्सा थे। उनके जीवन के महत्वपूर्ण किरदार जिसने अपने सारे वजूद को अमृता की छांव बना लिया। उनकी मृत्यु हो गई है, इमरोज़ की मृत्यु हो गई है अमृता के जाने के लगभग 18 साल बाद। उनके क़रीबी बताते हैं कि वे अक्सर ही अमृता को याद करते रहते और कहते कि वो यहीं-कहीं मौजूद है। इमरोज़ से लोग इस प्रेम कहानी के आकर्षण में मिलना भी चाहते थे। उन्हें फ़ोन लगाते और अमृता के बारे में पूछते, पहले तो वे कई कार्यक्रमों में नज़र भी आए फिर जाना बंद कर दिया, उम्र का असर रहा होगा शायद।

लेकिन इमरोज़ एक मशहूर पेंटर भी थे, उन्होंने कई किताबों के आवरण तैयार किए, अपनी उम्र के आख़िरी पड़ाव तक भी उनकी कूची किताबों के लिए रंग भर रही थी। 26 जनवरी, 1926 को पंजाब में पैदा हुए इंद्रजीत 1966 में लगभग 40 की उम्र में अमृता से मिले थे। अमृता से एक कलाकार के तौर पर जुड़े और वहीं से नाम बदल कर किया इमरोज़। उनकी औऱ अमृता का दोस्ती गहराती गई। अमृता तलाकशुदा थीं और 2 बच्चों का मां थीं, वह साहिर के प्रेम में थीं और इमरोज़ अमृता के। अमृता और इमरोज़ के शारीरिक संबंध न थे जबकि वह एक छत्त के नीचे रहते थे, लोग इसे प्लेटोनिक लव मानते हैं। अमृता रात में लिखती रहतीं और इमरोज़ चाय का कप रख जाते।

एक बार गुरुदत्त ने इमरोज़ की पेंटिंग से प्रभावित होकर उन्हें बंबई बुलाया, अमृता ने उन्हें जाने भी दिया, वो बंबई भी पहुंच भी गए कि अमृता ने तार भेजा कि बुखार में हैं और इमरोज़ वहां से वापस दिल्ली आ गए। अमृता प्रीतम राज्यसभा गईं तो वो उन्हें छोडने जाते कि लोग उन्हें ड्राइवर समझ बैठे थे। इमरोज़ ने अपने अस्तित्व को अमृता में मिला दिया था। उनका प्रेम बिना किसी आकांक्षा और इच्छा के था। वह उनकी साथ चाहते थे। इमरोज़ ने उनके लिए कविताएं भी लिखीं, उनके जाने के बाद भी, वे अमृता को ही याद करते रहते और मानते कि वह कभी मरी ही नहीं हैं। सच है कि प्रेम मरता ही कहां है, वह तो भीतर ही मौजूद रहता है। अमृता ने भी इमरोज़ के लिए लिखा था कि मैं तैनूं फिर मिलांगी औऱ ये नज़्म ख़ूब लिखी-पढ़ी और सुनी गई।

अमृता की वो किताब जो उनके और साहिर के क़िस्से कहती है रसीदी टिकट, उसका आवरण इमरोज़ ने तैयार किया था। इमरोज़ जैसा प्रेम वाकई विरले ही कर पाते हैं, ख़ुद को खोकर किसी के जीवन की चमक बनना आसान कहां है। इमरोज़ से एक दफ़ा अमृता ने कहा था कि वो पूरी धरती का चक्कर लगा ले और लगे कि अब भी अमृता के साथ ही रहना है तो वह इंतज़ार करती मिलेंगी। इमरोज़ ने अमृता का चक्कर लगाकर कहा कि हो गया पूरी धरती की चक्कर और वह उनके साथ ही रहेंगे।

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