We invite you to embark on a transformative 90-day journey to write a complete, compelling 30-minute film script.
This is your chance to stop dreaming and start writing.
Phase 1:
Register & Commit: Sign up for the challenge and lock in your spot.
The Writer's Toolkit: Immediately upon signing up, Get Free Books to enhance your script writing skills. This includes essential e-books and guides on screenplay formatting, character development, plot structure, and dialogue writing to build your foundation.
Phase 2:
1. Attend live, interactive online workshops conducted by industry mentors.
2. Get expert insights on overcoming writer's block, crafting memorable characters, and building tension in your scenes.
3. Connect with a small group of fellow writers for motivation, feedback, and accountability.
Phase 3:
1. Finalize & Submit in 90 days
2. Polish your script based on all you've learned.
The Selected Scripts
Your script will be selected as a top-tier competition entry.
You become eligible to win cash prizes, and your story may be published in an anthology with other writers, released as a standalone book, or even adapted into a short film.
If your script doesnt enter the competition or you dont complete the script you have the choice of getting a refund of your participation fee or continue further for the next competition.
Jal Tattva, organized by Urja Media & Entertainment, is a national short story writing competition open to everyone.
You can write about any topic that has touched your heart, inspired you, or changed your life.
Jal Tattva welcomes all themes and all types of stories. What matters is how honestly you write and how strongly your story connects with readers.
You will also get professional guidance, chances to rewrite and improve, and access to exclusive writing workshops. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, this is a platform to grow and shine.
Your story can be about:
Jal Tattva is open to all aspiring and passionate writers who want to showcase their storytelling skills and take their creativity to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, this competition provides a unique opportunity to receive expert feedback and refine your story.
Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Age Groups:
Developing Minds (Ages 15-22) – Aspiring writers looking to break into storytelling.
Open Category (22 & Above) – Anyone with a compelling story to tell!
Jal Tattva welcomes students, professionals, freelancers, and anyone with a passion for storytelling to participate. If you have a story waiting to be told, this is your stage.
✅ Theme:
✅ Language:
Stories can be written in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Punjabi, Bengali etc. A translation in English or Hindi for regional language will preferred by not a compulsion.
✅ Originality:
The submitted story must be original and unpublished.
No adaptations or plagiarized content will be accepted.
✅ Format & Word Limit:
Short stories should be between 2,500 to 4,500 words.
The story should be engaging and suitable for a short film adaptation (15-20 minutes).
📅 Submission Deadline: Will be informed to the registrant by Email
📩 Submission Format: Online
💡 Original Work Only: No plagiarism or AI-generated content allowed
The entry fee includes
One-time membership fee of Rs.1200 ( Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred Only)
Participation fee of Rs.1800 (Rupees One Thousand Eight Hiundred Only) and Has to be paid for every entry.
Professional feedback + 10 rewrite attempts
🔹 Professional feedback + 10 rewrite attempts
🔹Free online writing workshop .
🔹Participation Fee will be refunded if you dont complete the story or your story doesnt enter the competition.
Payment Mode: Through Razorpay on tattvamedia.in
Why is the Entry Fee Important?
🔹 Ensures only serious participants join.
🔹 Covers expert feedback to refine your story.
🔹 Provides valuable learning resources & workshops.
Perks & Benefits
🏆 Recognition: Chance to get your story adapted into a screenplay
📜 Certificate: All participants receive an official e-certificate
👨🏫 Mentorship: Get insights from industry professionals
🎥 Feature Opportunity: Selected stories may be turned into short films!
Terms & Conditions
⚠️ Participants must ensure that their submissions do not infringe on any third-party copyrights or trademarks. Any legal dispute arising from such matters will be the sole responsibility of the participant. Urja Media & Entertainment will not be liable. Please read our Rules and Regulations Page for further details.
⚠️ The one time membership fee is non-refundable. Please read our refund policies for further details.
⚠️ The decision of the panel is final and binding.
Our team of experienced writers will provide you with a detailed analysis of your story, along with hints to improve.
If your story is selected, we may turn it into a short film.
In case of the review panel rejecting your story, your participation fee will be refunded to you.
Selected stories may be consolidated and maybe published as a book.
There are just three steps to it.
Step-1
Register yourself on the website with your name, Email and WhatsApp.
Step-2
Wait for your login details which will be sent to you on your registered Email I'd with password.
Step 3 :
Login to your dashboard, enter the relevant details and paying the registration fees you will be given access to upload your story. The format etc. will be provided on your dashboard.
