SCIFLIX '26

SCIFLIX '26 – All-Island Video Documentary Competition

Guidelines & Regulations | Organized by Nalanda College Science Society

Event Main Theme: "Myth, Mind, and Matter"
Competition Theme: "Echoes From a Forgotten Age"
Description: Participants are challenged to create a short videography piece exploring the relationship between science, ancient life, mythology, history, and the mysteries of the past. The video should creatively portray how scientific ideas, discoveries, beliefs, or natural phenomena may have shaped the lives and stories of ancient civilizations.

Each school is strictly permitted to submit only one (1) video documentary.
Each team must consist of 5 to 10 members maximum (including videographers, editors, researchers, and narrators).
The video duration must be between 5 minutes minimum and 10 minutes maximum (including title and ending credits).
Submissions can be produced in either Sinhala or English.
Video submissions must be shot and exported at a minimum resolution of HD (1080p).

Teams must upload and submit three files via Google Drive link (with editing permission provided in the submission form on the official website):

Video File: Rendered and submitted in MP4 format (1080p minimum).
Written Script: Complete script formatted and submitted in PDF format.
Research Document / Description: Short written description explaining background research (including scientific claims, citations, and information sources), concept, and creative approach in PDF format.

Deadline: 25th of October (Late entries will be automatically rejected).
File Naming Structure (.mp4):
Sciflix_[Team Leader Name]_[Grade]_[School Name].mp4
Example: Sciflix_PasinduPerera_Grade12_NalandaCollege.mp4

Originality: Entries must be original creations produced specifically for SCIFLIX and must not have been entered into any previous competition.
Strict Anti-AI Rule: Generative AI tools (e.g., Midjourney, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Gemini, Seedance, Google Omni) are strictly forbidden. Any entry containing AI-generated elements will be immediately disqualified.
Copyrights: All footage, photography, narration, music, and graphics must comply with copyright/originality requirements. Topics may cover ancient civilizations, mythology, science, archaeology, ancient technology, nature, human evolution, or forgotten knowledge, provided a scientific connection is maintained.
Allowed Editing: Standard video editing software may be used for cutting, arranging footage, color correction, transitions, sound mixing, titles, subtitles, and visual effects.
Asset Verification: Submitted document packages will be reviewed by the judging panel to verify asset usage and authenticity.

Submissions will be evaluated by an expert panel to select the Most Creative Design (no public voting or popular categories) based on:

Relevance: Incorporation of the theme "Echoes From a Forgotten Age" and alignment with "Myth, Mind, and Matter".
Scientific Accuracy: Accuracy and creative incorporation of scientific concepts.
Originality: Uniqueness of concept, storytelling approach, visuals, and presentation.
Storytelling: Engaging and clear communication within the given duration.
Visual Execution: Quality of cinematography, framing, composition, camera movement, and visual presentation.
Technical Quality: Quality of video, audio, lighting, editing, transitions, narration, and production.
Historical Connection: Effective incorporation of elements of ancient life, mythology, history, or forgotten civilizations while maintaining scientific relevance.

Participants grant the Nalanda College Science Society the right to display, publish, and showcase submissions for promotional, exhibition, and event-related purposes.
Decisions made by the Panel of Judges and Executive Committee of the Nalanda College Science Society shall be final, absolute, and binding.