Welcome to the Synergia-Chetana Campus Film Festival
A vibrant two-day celebration of student filmmakers' creativity and vision. Organized by the Synergia Campus Youth Forum and Chetana Media Institute, the festival offers emerging storytellers the chance to showcase their work to an engaged community of cinephiles and cultural enthusiasts. Set in Thrissur, Kerala’s cultural capital, the festival features short fiction films competing for jury and cash awards, along with invited screenings of documentaries, animations, and experimental works. At Synergia, your films spark dialogue, inspiration, and connection.
This festival is not just about showcasing talent; it's about building a creative community. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of cinema, creativity, and cultural exchange!
Here’s what you can expect at the festival:
- Competition Section: A showcase of outstanding short fiction films by student filmmakers, with jury and cash awards recognizing excellence.
- Non-Competition Section: Invited screenings of documentaries, animations, and experimental short films, complementing the festival’s focus on creativity.
- Engaged Cinephile Community: An audience that values cinema as a medium for art, expression, and connection.
- Thrissur’s Cultural Energy: Ensures that every film finds a receptive and inspired audience.
About Synergia Campus Youth Forum --
The Synergia Campus Youth Forum is a collective born from the creative energy of students and faculty who came together to seek innovative ways of self-expression and social engagement.
Formed during the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to the isolation and challenges of locked-down life, the Forum has evolved into a vibrant community focused on using cinema and media to address pressing societal concerns.
The Forum’s journey began with Synergia '22, a two-day campus film festival that showcased student films, curated film packages, and cultural performances, laying the foundation for a tradition of celebrating young cinematic talent. Building on this success, the Forum has then initiated several impactful events including a two-day immersive residential film camp, and Campus-On-Reels Travelling Film Festival, which takes selected films from the festival to campuses across Kerala.
About Chetana Media Institute --
As one of the key patrons of the festival, Chetana Media Institute, Thrissur, stands apart as a premier center for media training and professional development. Established in 2002 under the aegis of CMI Devamatha Province, Chetana Media Institute has cultivated a reputation for delivering versatile and practical training in Digital Filmmaking, empowering students to Write, Shoot, and Edit cost-effective films for the digital age.
With a robust curriculum built on Instruction, Production, and Interaction, Chetana provides comprehensive, production-oriented media training designed to create industry-ready professionals. Over the years, it has trained 23 batches of diploma students and more than 100 batches of certificate course students, many of whom have found successful placements in the media industry in India and abroad.
