Winners of the Frames for Change- Short Film Festival Announced!

At Lifeplus Magazine, we believe in the power of storytelling, the voice of independent creators, and the magic that happens when visual narratives meet a purpose. It gives us immense pleasure to announce the official winners and runners-up of the All India Online Short Film Festival 2025, under the theme “Frame for Change.” organized by Cinema for Cause and Lifeplus Magazine.

This festival was not just about showcasing short films—it was about inspiring social impact, encouraging new voices, and creating a platform where talent speaks louder than resources. The response we received reaffirmed our belief in the value of creative expression, especially when it comes from the heart.

A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed panel of judges for their time, insight, and thoughtful evaluation—your support made this celebration of creativity and social impact truly meaningful. 🙏

🏆 Winners & Runners-Up 🏆

🎬 Category A (upto 5 minutes)

🏆Winner – Category A
Film name : FEMALE DOG
Filmmaker :V.K.Subhash
Location: Cochin Kerala

🏆Runners up – Category A
Film name : A litle rice is enough
Filmmaker : H S Byakod,
Location : Bangalore, Karnataka

🎬 Category B (Duration 5 – to 10 minutes)

🏆 Winner – Category B
Film name Be Alert
Filmmaker : Saravanan Sankar
Location : Cheyyur, TN

🏆 Runners up – Category B
Film name : Story of an angel
Filmmaker: Minhaj Abdullah
Location : Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh

These films were selected based on their strong storytelling, impactful themes, and overall production value. Each of these creators brought a unique voice that truly resonated with the spirit of the festival.

We congratulate all the winners and runners-up once again for their outstanding achievements!

📽️ Watch the Winner Announcement Video
If you haven’t seen the video yet, we invite you to watch and share it with your friends and family to celebrate this wonderful creative achievement!

📌 Memorable Moments from the Festival

Running the festival was an incredible journey filled with unforgettable moments and valuable lessons:

• We were deeply moved by the diverse entries, including films made with limited resources yet rich in emotion and storytelling.
• One creator wrote to us saying it was their first ever recognition—and this acknowledgment gave them a new direction to continue creating.
• There were last-minute submissions, late-night debates during judging, and even a few technical hiccups while reviewing entries—but the passion of our participants made it all worthwhile.
• We noticed a growing interest among regional filmmakers, proving that local stories have universal appeal.

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📣 What’s Next?

The success of this season has already laid the foundation for Lifeplus Short Film Festival – Season 2, which will come with new categories, better visibility, and exciting collaborations.

👉 If you are a filmmaker, a storyteller, or simply a dreamer with a camera in hand, start preparing now—Season 2 will open its doors soon.

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And keep checking our website www.lifeplusmag.com for updates.

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🎉 Once again, congratulations to all the winners, runners-up, and every participant who took part in this celebration of meaningful cinema. You have our respect, support, and applause.

Let’s continue to frame stories that can change the world.