“Chameleon Reels” Mobile Short Film Festival 2025

Objectives and Introduction

Introduction

The inaugural “Chameleon Reels” Mobile Short Film Festival 2025 is an innovative media festival aimed at enhancing the understanding of peace, coexistence, and sustainable development among the youth of Sri Lanka. This festival provides a platform for school filmmakers to convey socially relevant messages using mobile phone technology.

Through this initiative, we seek to bridge the racial, ethnic, religious, and ideological divisions within Sri Lankan society. Our primary goal is to guide the younger generation toward building a harmonious nation founded on mutual respect, understanding, and equality.

Objectives of the Festival

1. Enhancing understanding of peace, coexistence, and sustainable development

   • To deepen young people’s knowledge of peace, coexistence, and sustainable development.

2. Overcoming social divisions

   • To use creativity as a tool for overcoming racial, ethnic, religious, and ideological barriers in society.

3. Fostering creativity and innovative thinking

   • To encourage creativity, critical thinking, and social awareness among youth.

4. Delivering social messages through mobile technology

   • To promote the use of mobile phone technology in conveying meaningful and innovative social messages.

5. Building social harmony and a dignified lifestyle

   • To empower individuals to contribute to a better and more inclusive society where everyone is valued and respected.

6. Providing opportunities for young creators

   • To offer a platform for young Sri Lankan creators to showcase their talents and gain recognition and sponsorship.

Festival Features

• Participants: Sri Lankan school students (ages 13-19).
• Medium: Short films (5-10 minutes) shot using mobile phones.
• Theme: “Peace, Coexistence, and Sustainable Development.”
• Direction & Production: Students must create, write, and direct their own films.
• Language: Sinhala or Tamil (with subtitles).

Expected Outcomes

• Increased understanding of peace, coexistence, and sustainable development among youth.
• Promotion of creativity to help overcome societal divisions.
• Effective use of mobile phone technology for innovative social messaging.
• Recognition and opportunities for young Sri Lankan filmmakers.