NHRC Short Films On Human Rights Competition 2026

Organisation : National Human Rights Commission
Contest Name : NHRC Short Films On Human Rights Competition 2026
Applicable For : Indian Citizen
Prize : Cash Prizes
Last Date : 30th June 2026
Website : https://nhrc.nic.in/media/press-release/nhrc-invites-entries-for-its-12th-annual-competition-for-short-films-on-human-rights-

What is NHRC Short Films On Human Rights Competition?

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has invited entries for its 12th annual competition for short films on human rights. Any Indian citizen can send his/ her entry and There is no entry fee. The last date to receive entries is 30th June, 2026. The winning entries will be awarded. The film may be in any technical format.These may be in any Indian language with subtitles in English or in English.

Who Can Enter in the NHRC Short Films On Human Rights Competition?

Any Indian citizen can send his/ her entry. There is no bar on the number of films sent by an individual for competing in the NHRC’s Short Film Award Scheme. However, each application should have one film only, and films sent once for the NHRC’s competition may not compete again under this scheme of the Commission. The film(s) being sent for this competition should not be on social media platform(s). Applicants must also attach a valid proof of identity issued by a Government authority, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, PAN Card, Driving License, or any other government issued ID.

How To Enter in the NHRC Short Films On Human Rights Competition?

The short films may be in English or any Indian language, with subtitles in English. The duration of the short film should be a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes. The films could be documentary, dramatisation of real stories, or a work of fiction made in any technical format, including animation, within the ambit of various socio-economic, cultural and political rights based on the following themes:

** Right to life, liberty, equality and dignity
** Covering issues specific to bonded and child labour, women and children’s rights
** Rights and challenges of elderly persons
** Rights of persons with disability
** Manual scavenging, right to healthcare
** Issues of fundamental freedoms
** Human trafficking
** Domestic violence
** Human rights violations due to police atrocities
** Custodial violence and torture
** Socio-economic disparities
** Rights of Nomadic and Denotified Tribes
** Prison reforms
** Right to education
** Right to a clean environment, including environmental hazards impacting life on planet Earth
** Right to work
** Right to equality before law
** Right to food and nutritional security
** Rights of LGBTQI+
** Human rights violation due to displacement on account of either man-made or natural calamity
** Celebrating human rights and values in Indian diversity
** Development initiatives improving life and living standards, etc.

There is no entry fee or bar on the number of entries an individual can send to participate in the contest. However, the participants must send each film separately with a duly filled-in entry form. The terms & conditions, along with the entry form, can be downloaded from the NHRC website

The film, a duly filled-in entry form, and other requisite documents may be sent using Google Drive at nhrcshortfilm@gmail.com. Any queries may also be sent to this email address.

Download Application Form Here : https://nhrc.nic.in/flipbook/files/255

Prizes of NHRC Short Films On Human Rights Competition

The prize money for the first, second and third best film will be₹ 2 lakh, ₹ 1 lakh 50 thousand and ₹ 1 lakh respectively. The Commission, in addition to three cash awards, certificates and trophies, may also consider giving a “Certificate of Special Mention” along with a cash prize of ₹ 50 thousand each to a maximum of four (4) films, if so, recommended by the jury.

What is the Last Date of NHRC Short Films On Human Rights Competition?

Last Date of NHRC Short Films On Human Rights Competition is 30th June 2026.