Write a film story for a 20-minute film and submit it within the given time period.
What you need to do
✅ Write an original film story
✅ Follow the given theme & rules
✅ Submit your story before the deadline
What you get
🏆 Win prizes worth up to ₹1.5 Lakh
🎥 Selected stories may get a chance to be produced
📚 Free reference blog material to help you write better
🎓 Optional workshops for participants (no compulsion)
Important points
100% ownership of your story remains with you
This is a competition, not a guaranteed film deal
Quality storytelling matters more than length or language
Open to writers from anywhere
Who should participate
✔ Aspiring film writers
✔ Story writers wanting to enter films
✔ Serious writers looking for recognition
❌ Not for casual or copied work
❌ Plagiarism will lead to disqualification
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.
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The submitted story must be original and unpublished.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
Participation fee of Rs.750 (Rupees Seven Hundred & Fifty Only)
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.
Perks & Benefits
🏆 Recognition: Chance to get your story adapted into a screenplay
📜 Certificate: All participants receive an official e-certificate
🎥 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.
⚠️ 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.
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.
