KIIT Reel Fest 2025

A university-wide reel competition celebrating creativity, innovation, and campus spirit — open to all KIIT students.

₹1,00,000Prize Pool
30–60sPortrait Reels
1st Nov – 30th Dec 2025Submission Window

Competition Themes

Choose one theme and tell a simple, powerful story.

#MyKIIT

My KIIT Story

Your journey, mentors, milestones.

#Innovation

Innovation at KIIT

Labs, projects, start-ups, problem-solving.

#GreenCampus

Green Campus, Clean Campus

Sustainability and mindful living.

#KIITSports

Sports at KIIT

Training, discipline, team spirit.

#KIITSpirit

The KIIT Spirit

Humanity, Humility, Harmony.

#CampusLife

Life at KIIT

Daily life, events, culture.

How to Participate

Pick a theme
Decide your message; outline your shots.
Create a 30–60s reel
Portrait (9:16), clear audio, original content.
Post publicly
Instagram or Facebook with #KIITReelFest #KIITUniversity #MyKIITStory & tag @kiituniversity.
Register your entry
Submit your link via the form.

Key Guidelines

  • Open to all KIIT students; individual participation only; one entry per student.
  • Duration 30–60 seconds; portrait format; original content only.
  • Use royalty-free or original music. No offensive, political, or third-party branding.
  • Declare AI use in the form; heavy AI use may be disqualified.
  • Post publicly on Instagram/Facebook with the required hashtags and tag.

Judging & Categories

Category 1: Popularity

Total engagement (likes + shares + comments) counted until Dec 30 2025. Fake or paid engagement will be disqualified.

Category 2: Creativity & Quality

ParameterWeightage
Creativity & originality25%
Relevance to theme25%
Technical quality (editing, audio, camera)20%
Impact & storytelling20%
Presentation & expression10%

Awards & Recognition

PositionCategoryPrize
1stPopularity₹20,000
2ndPopularity₹15,000
3rdPopularity₹10,000
1stCreativity & Quality₹20,000
2ndCreativity & Quality₹15,000
3rdCreativity & Quality10,000
Certificates & Mementoes (all finalists)₹2,000 (total)

Special mentions: Best Editing Reel, Best Storytelling, Most Inspirational KIITian.

Timeline

Nov 1 2025 — Launch & Theme Announcement
Up to Dec 30, 2025 — Submission Window
Jan 2 - Jan 10, 2026 — Evaluation Period
Jan 14 2026 — Results Announcement
Jan 15 2026 — Prize Distribution

Ready to share your story?

Register & Submit Your Reel

FAQs

Can I submit more than one reel?
No. One entry per student.
Can I submit with a friend?
This is an individual competition.
Do I need to keep my reel public?
Yes. Posts must be public for verification and engagement tracking.
Will KIIT share my reel?
Selected reels will be featured on official platforms with due credit.

Contact & Support

For queries, write to social.media@kiit.ac.in. For School-level queries, contact your Faculty Coordinator.

Organised by KIIT Digital • In collaboration with KIIT School of Film & Media Sciences and KIIT Student Activity Centre.

Submissions close on 30 December 2025

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