IFP 50 Hour Performing Arts Challenge - Rules

IFP 50 Hour Performing Arts Challenge – Rules

General

1. Entries are open for participants from around the globe.
2. This challenge is strictly for individual participants; no team entries are allowed. Each participant will receive an e-certificate from IFP at the registered email address.
3. Once participation is confirmed, refunds will not be issued.

Tech

1. Registrations close on 10th September, 2026 | 11:59 PM IST (GMT+5:30).
2. Participants will receive the theme and compulsory element online on IFP’s Instagram, as well as on the registered email ID and WhatsApp.
3. You can choose only one category (Spoken Word, Poetry, or Mono Act) during registration and change it anytime before the registration period ends. You cannot change your category once registrations are closed.
4. Your performance must be in Hindi or English only, you also need to submit the script of your performance in English transcription and translation.
5. Your performance must adhere to the theme.
6. The submitted piece must be original and unpublished, meaning it has not been previously shared publicly in any form (including online, in print, or at live events). This ensures the challenge showcases fresh and exclusive work.

Submission

1. All registered participants will receive a Creator’s Agreement along with the theme and upload link in their registered email at the time of theme announcement.
   Sample Creator Agreement can be viewed here, please note that we will be sending a link to sign the agreement at the registered email address.
2. Your submission must include the following:
   • Spoken Word:
     1. Title (required)
     2. Performance Video (landscape mode, 1080p, MP4, maximum 500MB) – Narration: minimum 3 minutes, maximum 5 minutes
     3. Written Transcript (Courier font, size 12, PDF, maximum 20MB; Devanagari script or Roman English allowed for Hindi content) [Link to Spoken Word Sample Transcript]
     4. File names: Your Creator ID (e.g., ST836.mp4, ST836.pdf)
     5. Click here to download the sample file
   • Poetry:
     1. Title (required)
     2. Performance Video (landscape mode, 1080p, MP4, maximum 500MB) – Narration: maximum 4 minutes; Text: minimum 12 lines, maximum 40 lines
     3. Written Transcript (Courier font, size 12, PDF, maximum 20MB; Devanagari script or Roman English allowed for Hindi content) [Link to Poetry Sample Transcript]
     4. File names: Your Creator ID (e.g., PT912.mp4, PT912.pdf)
     5. Click here to download the sample file
   • Mono Act:
     1. Title (required)
     2. Performance Video (landscape mode, 1080p, MP4, maximum 500MB) – Performance: minimum 3 minutes, maximum 5 minutes
     3. Written Transcript (Courier font, size 12, PDF, maximum 20MB; Roman English allowed for Hindi content) [Link to Mono Act Sample Transcript]
     4. File names: Your Creator ID (e.g., MA248.mp4, MA248.pdf)
     5. Click here to download the sample file

Evaluation

1. Evaluation criteria includes elements like performance quality, originality, creativity, adherence to theme/category, clarity of delivery, emotional impact, etc.

Disclaimer

1. Any piece that displays disrespect toward any person, community, or religion or contains violence, hatred, obscenity, or nudity will be disqualified.
2. Submitted pieces are strictly confidential and will only be viewed by the challenge jury.
3. The written and video components of the submitted piece cannot be publicly released until the official results are announced at the festival.
4. IFP and its associated parties reserve the right to disqualify any piece deemed inappropriate or non-compliant.

Team Information

1. Spoken Word and Poetry categories are strictly for individual participants. Each participant will receive an e-certificate from IFP.