{"id":8075,"date":"2026-01-26T16:18:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/?p=8075"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:19:24","slug":"mis-flicker-fest-stogo-film-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.merrylandinternational.net\/newsite\/2026\/01\/26\/mis-flicker-fest-stogo-film-festival-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MIS Flicker Fest \u2013 STOGO Film Festival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>\u201cReboot: The Rhythm of Life\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The STOGO Film Festival is a vibrant creative platform that inspires and empowers young filmmakers to share meaningful stories that create impact. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cReboot: The Rhythm of Life,\u201d encourages participants to reflect on the importance of pausing, resetting, and restoring balance in today\u2019s fast-paced, digitally driven world.<\/p>\n<p>Through powerful storytelling and innovative filmmaking, students are invited to explore the connection between technology, lifestyle choices, and human values\u2014and how mindful decisions can lead to a healthier, more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Competition Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Micro Films<br \/>\nShort and powerful films of up to 5 minutes, delivering a strong social message through PSA-style narratives, animation, awareness clips, or short sketches.<\/li>\n<li>Short Films<br \/>\nFilms between 5 and 20 minutes, allowing deeper storytelling through narrative, documentary, or experimental formats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Theme Focus Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants may interpret the theme creatively while focusing on one or more of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Responsible and mindful use of technology<\/li>\n<li>Mental and emotional well-being<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability and environmental awareness<\/li>\n<li>Innovation and creativity for social good<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Participation Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A maximum of 10 students may participate in a single film.<\/li>\n<li>All films must be original and created specifically for this festival.<\/li>\n<li>AI-generated films are not permitted, except for basic editing purposes.<\/li>\n<li>English subtitles are mandatory for all entries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submission \/ Upload Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All films must be submitted through <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/V6xWvudmgCWQX6av5\">this official Google Form link<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Judging Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Films will be evaluated based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Concept &amp; creativity<\/li>\n<li>Relevance to the theme<\/li>\n<li>Storytelling &amp; message impact<\/li>\n<li>Technical quality<\/li>\n<li>Originality<\/li>\n<li>Social awareness value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you and best wishes to all participants. We look forward to receiving your creative and inspiring film entries!<\/p>\n<p>For any queries, please contact the Student Presidents: Akhilesh (12D) and Krupa (12A), or the Teacher-in-Charge, Ms. Ahil Christine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cReboot: The Rhythm of Life\u201d &nbsp; The STOGO Film Festival is a vibrant creative platform that inspires and empowers young filmmakers to share meaningful stories that create impact. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cReboot: The Rhythm of Life,\u201d encourages participants to reflect on the importance of pausing, resetting, and restoring balance in today\u2019s fast-paced, digitally driven world. Through powerful storytelling and innovative filmmaking, students are invited to explore the connection between technology, lifestyle choices, and human values\u2014and how mindful decisions can lead to a healthier, more sustainable future. 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