Question 1

What is Shortfundly Screening?

Accepted Answer

Shortfundly Screening is Shortfundly’s short-film promotion and screening product. It includes a paid theater screening program at Kamala Cinemas in Chennai, the Short Film Screening Competition 2026, and Movie List OTT release intake.

Question 2

Where is Shortfundly’s theater screening held?

Accepted Answer

Shortfundly’s screening program is held at Kamala Theater / Kamala Cinemas in Chennai, on Screen 1 (Kamala Big Screen).

Question 3

How many films are screened per month?

Accepted Answer

Only 9 short films can screen per month in the Kamala Theater screening program.

Question 4

What is the maximum film duration?

Accepted Answer

The maximum duration is 9 minutes including credits.

Question 5

How much does a screening slot cost?

Accepted Answer

The listed price is ₹12,500 plus 18% GST for a 9-minute Kamala Theater screening slot. A separate Censor & Format add-on is listed at ₹10,000 plus GST.

Question 6

Is a censor certificate required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A censor certificate is listed as mandatory for Kamala Theater screening and for Movie List OTT release intake.

Question 7

Is Open DCP required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Open DCP is listed as a screening requirement for the Kamala Theater screening program.

Question 8

What technical specifications are required?

Accepted Answer

Required specifications include a maximum of 9 minutes including credits, Cinemascope ratio with 4K output, minimum 5.1 audio mix, Open DCP delivery, and a mandatory censor certificate. Dolby Atmos is recommended, not mandatory.

Question 9

What do I get with a Shortfundly screening slot?

Accepted Answer

Published deliverables include 9 minutes of screen time, a 5-day banner at Kamala Cinemas, 50 seats for the screening team, a 20–30 minute industry speaker session, a momento with the Shortfundly founder, social coverage on YouTube and Instagram, and featuring on the Shortfundly platform. Billboard visibility is also described in the program information.

Question 10

How many seats are included for the screening team?

Accepted Answer

For the paid Kamala Theater Screening program, 50 seats are listed for the screening team. For Competition 2026 selections, up to 25 seats are listed per film screening team. These are different products.

Question 11

When does booking close?

Accepted Answer

According to the published Kamala screening timeline, booking closes 15 days before the screening date.

Question 12

When is final payment due?

Accepted Answer

According to the published timeline, final payment is due 6 days before the screening date.

Question 13

When should I submit the DCP?

Accepted Answer

According to the published timeline, Open DCP transfer opens/occurs 3 days before the screening date.

Question 14

When does the screening happen?

Accepted Answer

Screenings are listed for Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Kamala Cinemas Screen 1 in Chennai.

Question 15

When is social media coverage provided?

Accepted Answer

According to the published timeline, social media coverage is listed for 2 weeks after the screening date.

Question 16

When does OTT featuring happen?

Accepted Answer

According to the published Kamala screening timeline, OTT featuring is listed for 4 weeks after the screening date.

Question 17

What is the Shortfundly Short Film Screening Competition 2026?

Accepted Answer

It is Shortfundly’s 2026 competition where filmmakers register, submit a film, and may be shortlisted. Published outcomes for selected films include theater screening for the top 5, OTT listing claims for the top 25, and a co-producing opportunity described as up to ₹50,000 (terms require clarification).

Question 18

What is the Shortfundly competition entry fee?

Accepted Answer

Public information states that entry starts from ₹1000. Exact competition pricing tiers are not publicly specified.

Question 19

What is the competition deadline?

Accepted Answer

The stated last date is 31 May 2026, with limited entries only.

Question 20

Is the ₹50,000 competition benefit a cash prize?

Accepted Answer

The ₹50,000 competition benefit requires clarification in the official terms. Public pages have used both “Win ₹50,000” wording and “Co-Producing Opportunity up to ₹50,000” wording. Until official terms confirm the meaning, it should not be treated as a confirmed cash prize.

Question 21

Who can enter the Shortfundly competition?

Accepted Answer

Filmmakers can register and submit a film through the competition application. The complete eligibility rules are not fully published on the Screening site. Review the application requirements and terms before submitting. The stated deadline is 31 May 2026.

Question 22

What is Movie List on Shortfundly?

Accepted Answer

Movie List is Shortfundly’s intake for completed films seeking OTT release through a revenue-sharing distribution model.

Question 23

Does Shortfundly buy films?

Accepted Answer

No. According to the Movie List information, Shortfundly does not purchase films; the intake is based on OTT distribution through revenue sharing.

Question 24

What percentage of revenue does the filmmaker receive?

Accepted Answer

The public information does not specify the revenue-share percentage.

Question 25

When are payouts made?

Accepted Answer

The public information does not specify when payouts are made.

Question 26

Who can submit to Movie List?

Accepted Answer

Applicants must have a completed film, a censor certificate, and must accept the revenue-sharing model. Only completed films are accepted.

Question 27

Who owns Shortfundly?

Accepted Answer

Shortfundly is owned by Sm Smartygen Media Networks Private Limited, founded by Maharajan.P and Selvam.M, and headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Question 28

How do I contact Shortfundly Screening?

Accepted Answer

General contact / WhatsApp: +91 9361223155. Kamala booking and sponsorship: 9487445528.

Question 29

How do I book a Shortfundly screening?

Accepted Answer

Use the Kamala booking contact (phone or WhatsApp at 9487445528) to inquire about booking a screening slot, then follow the published requirements and timeline for censor, payment, poster, and Open DCP submission.

Question 30

Is 4K required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cinemascope ratio with 4K output is listed as a screening expectation/requirement.

Question 31

Is 5.1 audio required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A minimum 5.1 audio mix is required. Dolby Atmos is recommended in addition.

Question 32

What is Open DCP?

Accepted Answer

Open DCP (Digital Cinema Package) is the theatrical delivery format listed as required for Shortfundly’s Kamala Theater screening program. The Screening site requires Open DCP delivery; it does not publish a full packaging tutorial.

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