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

2. This is a competitive category and the registrations will be closed on Aug 24, 2023, Thursday, 11:59pm IST.

3. You can choose any one category during the time of registration and change it anytime before the registrations end. You cannot change your category once the registrations are closed.

4. Participants will get the theme and compulsory element online on IFP’s Instagram as well as on the registered Email ID and SMS/Whatsapp.

5. The script/short story/ think piece has to be written adhering to the theme and genre given.

6. Your submission has to be in the following format

Scriptwriting
      - First Page: Title, writer’s name, city and Creator ID
      - Second Page: Synopsis up to 100 words
      - Third Page: Your Script - This should be of a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 8 pages excluding the above two pages.

Short Story
      - First Page: Title, writer’s name, city and Creator ID
      - Second Page: Synopsis up to 100 words
      - Third Page: Your Story - This should be of a maximum of 1000 words, not exceeding two pages.

Think Piece
      - First Page: Title, writer’s name, city and Creator ID
      - Second Page: Summary up to 100 words
      - Third Page: Your Piece - This should be of a minimum of 1000 words to a maximum of 3000 words.

7. Entire script/ short story/ think piece should be typed in 'Courier font' and in font size 12. The script/short story/ think piece should be converted into PDF before submission. The file size limit is 5MB. (Download Script Sample from here) (Download Short Story Sample from here) (Download Think Piece Sample from here)

8. Language:
  - Scriptwriting - The script should be written in English. The dialogues of the script can be in any language, but it should be accompanied by English translations in brackets below the dialogue. In such cases, the script can exceed up to 2 additional pages.
  - Short Story - The story should be written in English. If there are any parts of story that contain language other than English, they should be accompanied by english translations in brackets. In such cases, the story can exceed up to 1 additional page.
  - Think Piece - The Think Piece should be written in English. If there are any parts that contain language other than English, they should be accompanied by English translations in brackets. Think Piece should be accompanied by citations in brackets wherever needed. In such cases, the written piece can go up to additional 500 words.

9. Evaluation Criteria:
  - For Scriptwriting/Short Story - Your submission will be evaluated on the following criteria. - Plot/storyline, structure, character development and adherence to the theme.
  - For Think Piece - Your submission will be evaluated on research & analysis, structure & flow, grammatically sound and personal statement. Make sure that you pay attention to these points.

10. For the Think Pieces, we allow up to 12% of plagiarism. Any submission, if found plagiarised beyond 12%, the piece will be disqualified. Plagiarism and AI written copies will be thoroughly checked.

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

12. The submitted scripts will be restricted to the jury and the pre-jury of the challenge only and shall not be shared with any other party without your consent.

13. The scripts cannot be shared or uploaded publicly until the results are announced at the festival.

14. IFP and IFP Parties may, in their sole discretion, disqualify scripts deemed to be inappropriate or otherwise non – compliant.

15. Scripts containing prohibited or inappropriate content as determined by IFP, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate will be disqualified.

Q. How much time do I have to write a script/short story/think piece?
A. You will receive the theme on Saturday, Aug 26, 8pm IST and you will have to upload the submission before Saturday, Sep 2, 8pm IST. You will have 7 days in all to write your script/short story/think piece.

Q. I am not from India. Can I participate?
A. Ofcourse. IFP is a globally participated challenge and people from all over the world are most welcome to participate each year.

Q. Is there a registration fee?
A. Yes, there is a registration fee of INR 1000 (USD 15). 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. For Script/Short Story - Your submission will be evaluated on the following criteria. - Plot/storyline, structure, character development and adherence to the theme.

For Think Piece - Your submission will be evaluated on research & analysis, structure & flow, grammatically sound and personal statement. Make sure that you pay attention to these points.

Q. If my script/short story/think piece is not selected, can I use it?
A. Yes, if the script/ short story/ think piece is not selected, the copyright of that remains with you and you can use it for whatever purpose.

Q. Can I write the think piece in another language?
A. The think piece must be written in English only. However, you can add a quote or a word in another language. In such a case the translation can extend up to 500 additional words. You must provide the translations in brackets after the sentence.

Q. Can I use more than one genres?
A. No. You can only use one genre.

Q. Who will judge my submission?
A. The script, short stories and think pieces are judged by an eminent pre-jury and jury with tremendous industry experience.

Q. What format should the file of the script/short story/think piece be uploaded?
A. The file should be uploaded in the PDF format, no larger than 5MB

Q. If the dialogues in the script are in a different language, which language do we type it in?
A. The dialogues can be written in your choice of language. However, their translation in english needs to be written in the line below in brackets.

Q. Can there be more than one writer of the script/short story/think piece?
A. No, a script/short story/think piece can have only one writer.

Q. Do I need to sign a Creator’s Agreement?
A. Yes. Everyone who participates in the 7 Day Writing 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. 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 submit my Script/Short Story/Think Piece?
At the beginning of the challenge, you will receive an email with the theme as well as the link to upload your submission. 

Q. Should my script/short story/think piece revolve around or be based on the compulsory element?
A. No. Compulsory element should be a part of your script/short story/think piece, but it should not necessarily be the central part of it.