Synopsis
The WAVES 2025 'Reel Making' challenge has attracted over 3,300 registrations globally, emphasizing India's commitment to creative talent. Participants create short films reflecting India's past and future, with winners gaining prestigious opportunities.Key Takeaways
- Over 3,300 registrations for the challenge
- International participation from 20 countries
- Focus on India's technological advancements
- Prizes include masterclasses and event invitations
- Open for entries until March 15, 2025
New Delhi, Feb 5 (NationPress) The 'Reel Making' contest at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 has garnered an impressive total of 3,379 registrations from participants across India and 20 countries to date.
This competition, introduced as a significant initiative under WAVES 2025, is in line with the government's 'Create in India' vision.
Its purpose is to empower creative talents not only from India but globally.
The challenge has seen international entries from nations such as Afghanistan, Albania, the United States, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, UAE, Australia, and Germany.
Within India, submissions have come from various and remote areas including Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Dimapur in Nagaland, Kargil and Leh in Ladakh, Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir, Port Blair in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Teliamora in Tripura, Kasaragod in Kerala, and Gangtok in Sikkim.
Participants aged 20 and above are tasked with creating reels based on two themes: 'Viksit Bharat', which highlights India's technological and infrastructural progress, and 'India @2047', envisioning the country's future growth.
These short films, ranging from 30 to 60 seconds, provide creators a platform to showcase India's advancements through their narrative skills.
The champions of the challenge will be awarded unique opportunities, including a ticket to a Meta-hosted event and a specialized reels masterclass in 2025.
Additionally, they will receive an all-expenses-paid pass to WAVES 2025, where they will be celebrated for their creative achievements.
Furthermore, the Ministry will assist finalists in entering international content creation contests.
The winning reels will be showcased in the WAVES Hall of Fame, on the official WAVES website, and across various social media platforms.
Registrations for the 'Reel Making' contest will remain open until March 15, 2025.
Inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, WAVES 2025 strives to establish India's presence on the global stage in media, entertainment, and content creation.
