Dear Filmmakers, OTT Creators, Web Series Producers, Digital Content Creators, and Influencers,

Greetings from The Short Film Mantra!

We are delighted to invite filmmakers, OTT creators, web series producers, digital content creators, influencers, and storytellers from around the world to participate in the OTT Cinema Awards & Indie OTT Film Festival.

Since 2010, The Short Film Mantra has been proudly organizing International Short Film Festivals, providing a global platform for creative talent, independent cinema, and innovative storytelling. Our mission is to celebrate artistic excellence and support emerging filmmakers by connecting creators, industry professionals, and audiences worldwide.

Over the years, our festivals have received more than 14,000 film submissions from across the globe, reflecting the growing impact and recognition of our platform within the international film community. We have proudly screened films from many countries, including outstanding works by Iranian filmmakers and other acclaimed world cinema creators.

As a festival organization that strongly supports digital entertainment and OTT media, we are now expanding our vision through the OTT Cinema Awards and the Indie OTT Film Festival. These platforms are dedicated to recognizing excellence in OTT films, web series, digital storytelling, social media content, and independent productions.

Each year, our selection committee officially invites and nominates outstanding OTT productions from around the world. We are committed to discovering and promoting talented filmmakers whose work deserves greater visibility and recognition. Whether you are an established creator or a first-time filmmaker, we welcome your participation and are eager to support fresh voices and original stories.

We invite:

• OTT Feature Films,
• Independent Films,
• Web Series,
• Short Films,
• Documentary Films,
• Digital Content Creators,
• Social Media Influencers,
• YouTubers and Online Creators,
• Emerging and Student Filmmakers,

Our aim is to bring together passionate creators on one prestigious international platform to celebrate creativity, innovation, storytelling, and excellence in digital entertainment.

If you have a powerful story to share, a unique creative vision, or an inspiring project released on an OTT or digital platform, we encourage you to join us. Your work deserves to be seen, appreciated, and celebrated.

We sincerely look forward to your participation and support in making this festival and awards program a grand success.

Thank you.

Warm Regards,

Abhishek Galshar
Festival Director
The Short Film Mantra
OTT Cinema Awards & Indie OTT Film Festival