Prabhas Unveils Script Craft International Short Film Festival
Prabhas, one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated stars with a massive global following. As taken a meaningful step towards nurturing fresh talent by launching The Script Craft International Short Film Festival. The initiative is designed to empower aspiring filmmakers from across the world. Encouraging them to showcase their storytelling skills through short films and take their first confident step into the film industry.
Announcing the festival through a launch video shared on his social media. Prabhas highlighted the importance of strong storytelling and new voices in cinema. Adding further weight to the initiative, renowned filmmakers Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Nag Ashwin, and Hanu Raghavapudi also featured in the video. The trio urged young creators to treat short films as a powerful entry point into filmmaking. Pointing out that many successful cinematic journeys began with small but impactful stories.
Prabhas Unveils Script Craft International Short Film Festival
What sets The Script Craft apart from conventional film festivals is its inclusive and creator-friendly format. The festival accepts short films of two minutes or longer, across all genres, giving participants complete creative freedom. Instead of closed-door jury decisions, the films will be evaluated over a 90-day period through active audience participation. Votes, likes, and ratings will play a crucial role in determining the top three winners, ensuring that viewer engagement becomes a key part of the process. Additionally, all participating filmmakers stand to gain visibility, as several production houses are already keeping a close watch on the platform to discover promising new talent.
Taking the initiative a step further, Quick TV has come on board as a strategic partner with a focus on emerging directors. As part of this collaboration, fifteen selected filmmakers will receive end-to-end support to develop a full-length 90-minute script. This includes production backing and an international premiere on Quick TV, offering creators a rare opportunity to transition from short films to feature-length projects.
Founded by Thaalla Vaishnav and Pramod Uppalapati, The Script Craft International Short Film Festival has officially opened registrations, with more details and announcements expected in the coming days.