1. Entries are open for participants from across the globe.

2. This is a competitive category and the registrations will be closed by Aug 26, 2022, 11:59 pm IST.

3. The theme for the challenge will be provided at the beginning of the 7 days i.e. Aug 27, 2022, 8 pm IST through email, SMS as well as on IFP’s official social media handles.

4. Your piece can be in Hindi or English only.

5. Your piece has to adhere to the theme, should be original and unpublished.

6. Your submission will have to include the following:
     - The standup set must have a title and must not exceed the narration limit of a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes.
     - A video of your standup set. It should be shot in landscape mode in 1080p, MP4 format with a maximum file size of 500 MB.
     - The file name of your submission should be renamed to your Creator ID. e.g. - Your video film will be SU836.mp4, your Creator's Agreement will be SU836.pdf, etc.)

7. Participants are open to having an audience at the time of the video recording at their sole discretion. 

8. Evaluation criteria - Content, Fluency, Presentation & Comic timing.

9. All registered participants will receive a Creator’s Agreement along with the theme and upload link in the registered email ID at the time of the theme announcement. Check out the agreement here.

10. Along with uploading the submission, the participant is required to sign and submit the Creator's agreement online.

11. Any set that contains disrespect for a particular person, community, or religion or contains violence, hatred, obscenity, or nudity will not be qualified for the challenge.

12. Restrain from using foul or abusive language unless necessary in your submission

13. Your submitted piece will be strictly restricted to the jury of the challenge.

14. The set cannot be released until the results are announced at the festival.

15. IFP and Project parties, in their sole discretion, can disqualify the piece deemed to be inappropriate or otherwise non-compliant.

Q. How much time do I have to write and narrate my piece?
A. You will receive the theme on Aug 27, 2022, 8 pm IST and you will have to upload the set before Sep 3, 2022, 8 pm IST. So overall, you will have 7 days to write and record your comedy set.

Q. I am not from India. Can I participate?
A. Indeed. IFP welcomes participation from all over the world. 

Q. Is there a registration fee?
A. Yes, there is a registration fee of INR 750 (USD 10). The payment is to be made online to confirm your registration. You will receive a unique Creator ID once the registration is confirmed.

Q. What is the evaluation criteria?
A. Your submissions will be evaluated on the basis of following criteria - Content, Fluency, Presentation & Comic timing.

Q. Can I add background music to my comedy set?
A. No, you cannot add any music, background score, audience laughter, or any kind of special effects to your comedy set.

Q. I am a participant from out of India. What standard time should I follow for the challenge?
A. The standard time for the challenge will be Indian Standard Time.

Q. How do I upload my submission?
A. At the beginning of the challenge, you will receive an email with the theme as well as a link to upload your video.

Q. Can I send an audio file instead of a video?
A. No. We will only accept video files for this challenge.

Q. Who will judge my piece?
A. Your comedy set will be judged by an eminent pre-jury jury with tremendous industry experience.

Q. Do I need to sign a Creator's Agreement?
A. Yes. Everyone who participates in the 7 Day Standup Challenge needs to sign a creator’s agreement. The agreement will help protect your rights as a creator and our rights as a platform.

Q. Can I sponsor this challenge?
A. Please mail us at [email protected]

Q. Is the judging process transparent?
A. Being one of the leading festivals in the continent, we at IFP strive hard to make sure that justice is done to each and every standup set submitted. To make sure we do not miss out on any films, the IFP team also watches these films simultaneously and raises an issue internally if any flaws or biases are found in the process. We do not entertain any requests for paid awards, neither have in the past and nor will in the future, to keep the spirit of competition alive.