Welcome to FirstCut, one of India’s biggest international festivals of student films organized by FLAME University, Pune! Set up to provide an active platform for young filmmakers all over the world, FirstCut encourages them to explore the medium of film as a potential agent of change.
In its 2023 edition, Firstcut received 380+ short films from students from over 40+ countries.
As part of the final event of FirstCut on 8th, 9th and 10th March, shortlisted works will be screened for a live audience and an eminent panel from the film industry. Screenings will be followed by a panel discussion with renowned film personalities as well as interesting talks.
We believe that freedom is essential for any creative work, and provide our participants with the complete freedom to choose their own themes and styles of work. While offering opportunities in fiction, animation and documentary filmmaking, FirstCut also has a unique “Nano” film a category that aims to challenge the students’ creativity to make super short films.
Winners from each category shall be awarded a certificate and a cash prize.
Submissions to FirstCut are FREE and do not
require a processing fee. Attending the event is FREE and open to all interested individuals.
