Shortfundly Screening FAQs
Direct answers based on published Shortfundly Screening information. Where public details are incomplete, answers say so clearly.
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What is Shortfundly Screening?
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.
Where is Shortfundly’s theater screening held?
Shortfundly’s screening program is held at Kamala Theater / Kamala Cinemas in Chennai, on Screen 1 (Kamala Big Screen).
How many films are screened per month?
Only 9 short films can screen per month in the Kamala Theater screening program.
What is the maximum film duration?
The maximum duration is 9 minutes including credits.
How much does a screening slot cost?
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.
Is a censor certificate required?
Yes. A censor certificate is listed as mandatory for Kamala Theater screening and for Movie List OTT release intake.
Is Open DCP required?
Yes. Open DCP is listed as a screening requirement for the Kamala Theater screening program.
What technical specifications are required?
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.
What do I get with a Shortfundly screening slot?
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.
How many seats are included for the screening team?
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.
When does booking close?
According to the published Kamala screening timeline, booking closes 15 days before the screening date.
When is final payment due?
According to the published timeline, final payment is due 6 days before the screening date.
When should I submit the DCP?
According to the published timeline, Open DCP transfer opens/occurs 3 days before the screening date.
When does the screening happen?
Screenings are listed for Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Kamala Cinemas Screen 1 in Chennai.
When is social media coverage provided?
According to the published timeline, social media coverage is listed for 2 weeks after the screening date.
When does OTT featuring happen?
According to the published Kamala screening timeline, OTT featuring is listed for 4 weeks after the screening date.
What is the Shortfundly Short Film Screening Competition 2026?
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).
What is the Shortfundly competition entry fee?
Public information states that entry starts from ₹1000. Exact competition pricing tiers are not publicly specified.
What is the competition deadline?
The stated last date is 31 May 2026, with limited entries only.
Is the ₹50,000 competition benefit a cash prize?
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.
Who can enter the Shortfundly competition?
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.
What is Movie List on Shortfundly?
Movie List is Shortfundly’s intake for completed films seeking OTT release through a revenue-sharing distribution model.
Does Shortfundly buy films?
No. According to the Movie List information, Shortfundly does not purchase films; the intake is based on OTT distribution through revenue sharing.
What percentage of revenue does the filmmaker receive?
The public information does not specify the revenue-share percentage.
When are payouts made?
The public information does not specify when payouts are made.
Who can submit to Movie List?
Applicants must have a completed film, a censor certificate, and must accept the revenue-sharing model. Only completed films are accepted.
Who owns Shortfundly?
Shortfundly is owned by Sm Smartygen Media Networks Private Limited, founded by Maharajan.P and Selvam.M, and headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
How do I contact Shortfundly Screening?
General contact / WhatsApp: +91 9361223155. Kamala booking and sponsorship: 9487445528.
How do I book a Shortfundly screening?
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.
Is 4K required?
Yes. Cinemascope ratio with 4K output is listed as a screening expectation/requirement.
Is 5.1 audio required?
Yes. A minimum 5.1 audio mix is required. Dolby Atmos is recommended in addition.
What is Open DCP?
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.
