Unlocking Creativity
Training & Trailer Making Competition
#1 Create In India Challenge
Netflix invites filmmakers - both seasoned & emerging—to craft compelling and engaging trailers using Netflix content. This is your chance to reimagine iconic scenes or highlight fresh perspectives through the art of trailer-making
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Unlocking Creativity: Mastering the Art of Trailer-Making
Unlocking Creativity, powered by Netflix Fund for Creative Equity as part of the Waves Summit, is a competition designed to inspire and equip aspiring filmmakers. This unique initiative offers students the chance to create compelling trailers, drawing from Netflix’s extensive content library.

Through expert-led training sessions, participants will learn key skills in storytelling, video editing, and sound design, preparing them to craft high-quality trailers. More than just a competition, Unlocking Creativity offers mentorship and hands-on experience, culminating in a final competitive showcase judged by industry professionals.

Top participants will receive valuable feedback, and recognition, and have the chance to win exclusive prizes, including Netflix subscriptions and branded merchandise.
Rewards
Prizes & Rewards
Discover what's in store for top performers in the competition.
All Participants
Certificate of participation upon valid trailer submission
Top 50
Certificate of Excellence, and exclusive recognition by FICCI and Netlfix
Top 10
Trophy, exclusive merchandise, and opportunity to attend the WAVES Summit in New Delhi
Timeline
Launch
29th Sept 2024
Application Process Starts
29th Sept 2024
Application Process Ends
26th Oct 2024
Cohort Selection Announcement
30th Oct 2024
Cohort Begins, First Session : Foundations of Trailer Making
9th Nov 2024
Second Session : Short course on Scriptwriting for trailers and Visual Design
16th Nov 2024
Third Session : Technical Skills – Video and Sound Editing
23rd Nov 2024
Fourth Session : Advanced Editing and Legal Considerations
30th Nov 2024
Fifth Session
21st Dec 2024
Cohort Project Submission
10th Jan 2025
Top 10 Selection Announcement
20th Jan 2025
* The schedule may be subject to change
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Unlocking Creativity, powered by Netflix Fund for Creative Equity as part of the Waves Summit, is a competition designed to inspire and equip aspiring filmmakers. This unique initiative offers students the chance to create compelling trailers, drawing from Netflix’s extensive content library.

The competition is open to students and aspiring filmmakers with a passion for video editing, filmmaking, or content creation. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age and currently residing in India.

You can apply through our official website. Simply fill out the application form and provide any necessary information, such as your creative background and reasons for participating. The application deadline is October 19th.

Participants will undergo a series of cohort sessions that cover trailer-making foundations, scriptwriting, visual design, video and sound editing, and legal considerations. Each session is designed to build essential filmmaking skills, with expert-led training and hands-on assignments.

Participants will learn to use industry-standard tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Audition for video and sound editing. Access to these tools will be provided after the second round of screening.

No, participation in the competition is free. However, participants will need access to the necessary equipment for video editing, such as a laptop, camera, or microphone.

  1. Applications Open: September 29
  2. Application Deadline: October 19
  3. Cohort Sessions: November 9 to December 21
  4. Final Submission Deadline: January 10
  5. Top 20 Selection Announcement: January 20

All participants who submit a valid trailer after the fourth session will receive a certificate of participation. The Top 10 participants will receive a Certificate of Excellence, a trophy or souvenir, Netflix merchandise, and travel reimbursement to attend the Waves Summit in New Delhi.

Trailers will be evaluated by a panel of industry experts based on creativity, storytelling, technical execution, and overall impact. The screening process will happen in multiple rounds, with feedback provided to participants throughout.

No, the participation is on individual basis.