Panvel Municipal Corporation Launches ‘Progressive Panvel’ Short Film Contest Ahead Of 10th Anniversary; ₹3.75 Lakh In Prizes Announced

Panvel: In a unique initiative to celebrate its journey of development, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has launched a city-wide short film competition titled ‘Progressive Panvel’. The competition is being conducted as the civic body prepares to mark its 10th anniversary beginning October 1.

The objective of the contest is to highlight the developmental work and progress achieved by PMC over the past nine years. "Through this competition, the Corporation aims to encourage citizen participation, promote creative storytelling, and document the transformation of Panvel in visual form," said an official.

The contest is open to all, and participants are required to submit short films with a duration of 10 to 15 minutes. Films can be in Marathi, Hindi, or English, but must revolve around the central theme of ‘Progressive Panvel’. Interested participants must register by sending an email to shortfilmpmc@gmail.com by July 15, 2025. After registration, detailed guidelines and terms will be shared with the participants.

. A total of 20 cash prizes worth ₹3.75 lakh will be awarded. The top three awards include:

. First Prize: ₹1,00,000 with a certificate and memento

. Second Prize: ₹75,000 with a certificate and memento

. Third Prize: ₹50,000 with a certificate and memento

In addition, two consolation prizes of ₹25,000 each, five special awards of ₹10,000 each, and ten additional prizes of ₹5,000 each will be presented. On the occasion of PMC’s 10th anniversary, ten special ‘Decade Celebration’ awards will also be conferred.

For further information, participants can contact the Chief Public Relations Officer Dr. Raju Patodkar at 9892108365 between 2 PM and 4 PM.

The Panvel Municipal Corporation has urged filmmakers, students, and citizens to take part in large numbers and contribute to showcasing Panvel’s growth story through creative and impactful short films.