Upcoming Short Film Competitions in College Fests, Events in March 2026.

TECHNICAL EVENTS - DAY1 - 05/03/2026
ECO-PITCH (Paper Presentation)
TECH SPARK (Tech & Sustainability Quiz)
CODECRACK (Sustainable Coding Challenge)
NON TECHNICAL EVENTS - DAY1 - 05/03/26
VIRTUAL VORTEX
Short Film CONTEST
CONNEXTION

DAY2 - 06/03/2026
SUSTAINEXPO 2026
Project Expo on Green Technologies & Sustainable Solutions

Classical Dance, Western & Fusion Dance, Imitation Dance, Retro Dance, Instrumental Music, Face Painting, Fashion Parade, Debate, and Short Film Screening.

Any body can dance (solo & group)
voice quest (solo & group)
frame by frame (Short Film)
walk of fame (ramp walk )

The MAGNATE 2026 fest features a total of 14 core events divided into two distinct categories: Management and Cultural.

Management Events
These events are designed to test your professional acumen, strategic thinking, and business knowledge:

Best Manager: A comprehensive test of leadership and decision-making skills.

HR Event: Focused on human resource management and interpersonal problem-solving.

Finance Event: Challenges related to capital management and financial analysis.

Marketing Event: A platform to showcase branding and promotional strategies.

Business Plan: Pitching innovative startup or business ideas.

Business Quiz: A battle of wits on corporate history and current affairs.

IPL Auction: A simulation event testing your bidding strategy and team-building skills.

Cultural Events
These events allow participants to showcase their creative talents and stage presence:

Cine Quiz: For those with deep knowledge of the film industry.

Fashion Walk: A runway event for style and grace.

Group Dance: Team-based choreographed performances.

Short Film: A showcase for budding filmmakers and storytellers.

Solo Dance: Individual stage performances across various genres.

Solo Singing: A platform for vocalists to shine.

Battle of Bands: A high-energy competition for musical groups.

Technical Events :
Techtonic ( Quiz )
Techpresenta ( Paper Presentation )
Fault Finder ( Circuit Debugging )
Workshop :
Chipcraft Talk ( VLSI Tech-talk )
Non Technical Events :
Checkmate Clash ( Chess )
Bid for the Best ( IPL - Mock Auctions )
Connect
Filmspirnt ( Short Film contest )
Solo Singing

🔹 Technical Events

Paper Presentation

UI / UX Designing

Workshop

Tech Quiz

Debugging

Prompt Mania

🌐 Online Events

Poster Making

Meme Creation

BGMI

Free Fire

Photography

Short Film

🎭 Non-Technical Events

Cooking Without Fire

Logo Designing

Corporate Walk

Shark Tank

Start Music

IPL Auction

💻 Hackathon

AI Vibe Coding Hackathon (Online)

• Short Film Competition
• Art Competition
• Poster Design Competition
• Game Jam
• Photography Competition
• ADZAP (Advertising Challenge)
• Hands-on Workshops
• Expert Talk / Fireside Chat with Industry Leaders

Technical Events

Idea Presentation
Bug Buster
30 Minutes Start-Up
Prompt Prodigy
Web Design

Non-Technical Events

Connectify Fiesta
Blind Drawing
Photography
Stress Interview
Emoji Story Creation

Online Events

Free Fire
Short Film
E-Football

OFF STAGE ON STAGE TECHNICAL
1. Channel Surfing 1. Solo dance 1. Debate
2. Start Music 2. Group dance 2. Corporate Walk
3. Mehndi 3. Adaptune(trio battle) 3. Business Quiz
4. Fireless cooking 4. Beatboxing 4. Just a Minute
5. Reels Making 5. Mime 5. Brand War
6. Box Cricket 6. Ramp Walk 6. Logo Design
7. Cine Quiz 7. Muscle Mafia -
8. Connection 8. Duo singing -
9. Short Film 9. Cosplay -
10. Treasure Hunt 10. Battle of bands -
11. IPL Auction House 11. Dance battle -
12. Treasure Hunt - -

MadMatrix’26 features a diverse lineup of events designed to engage students across technical, creative, and competitive domains.

Technical & Off-Stage Events
Project presentations, coding challenges such as Escape the Matrix, live editing battles, human calculator challenges, speed typing contests, reel creation, fitness-based challenges, and technical quizzes.

On-Stage Cultural Events
Dance performances, fashion walk, singing, mime, Short Film showcases, and battle of bands, offering a vibrant platform for creative expression and stage talent.

Gaming Events
Interactive gaming formats including box cricket, hand cricket variants, strategy games like online chess, fun engagement games, and mobile esports tournaments featuring popular titles.

Sports Events
Team-based competitions including cricket, football, kabaddi, volleyball, and kho kho, promoting athletic participation and team spirit.

Track & Athletic Events
Individual track competitions such as sprints, middle-distance runs, relay races, and field events including long jump and shot put.

Special Experience
A high-energy DJ celebration adds a festive close to the event, enhancing the overall campus experience.

ON-STAGE EVENTS
1.SOLO DANCE
2. GROUP DANCE
3. DUO SINGING
4. ADAPTUNE
5. BATTLE OF BANDS
6. MIME
7. RAMP WALK
8. MUSCLE MAFIA
9. COSPLAY
10. BEAT BOXING
11. DANCE BATTLE

OFF-STAGE EVENTS
1. CHANNEL SURFING
2. START MUSIC
3. MEHNDI
4. FIRELESS COOKING
5. REELS MAKING
6. BOX CRICKET
7. CINE QUIZ
8. CONNECTION
9. Short Film
10. E- SPORTS (Free fire, BGMI)
11. IPL AUCTION HOUSE
12. TREASURE HUNT CHALLENGE

TECHNICAL EVENTS
1. DEBATE
2. CORPORATE WALK
3. BUSINESS QUIZ
4. JUST A MINUTE
5. BRAND WAR
6. LOGO DESIGN

🔹 Technical Events:
• PaperNex – Paper Presentation
• Inventra – Project Expo
• LogicLeague – Coding Challenge
• DataVista – Power BI Challenge

🔹 Non-Technical Events:
• CiniMania – Short Film
• BattleByte – E-Sports
• Mystery Hunt – Treasure Hunt

🔵 Event 1 – AI Concept Visualization
📌 Description:
Participants present a core AI concept using multimedia tools such as PPTs, animations, short videos, or infographics.
📚 Topics May Include:
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Computer Vision
Natural Language Processing
AI in Healthcare
AI Ethics & Future Scope
🎯 Objective:
To visually explain complex AI concepts in a simple, creative, and engaging manner

🔵 Event 2 – Live AI Demonstration
📌 Description:
Teams demonstrate a working AI model or simulation.
💡 Example Demonstrations:
Face Detection System
Image Classification
AI Chatbot
Recommendation System
Output Prediction Model
🎯 Objective:
To provide hands-on exposure and demonstrate practical implementation of AI applications.

🔵 Event 3 – Creative AI Showcase
📌 Description:
Participants present creative projects using AI-generated content or AI-inspired ideas.
🎨 Showcase Ideas:
AI-generated Art
AI-based Short Film
AI Music Creation
Future AI Concept Presentation
Social Impact of AI
🎯 Objective:
To encourage innovation, imagination, and creative application of Artificial Intelligence.

Technical Events
CIVIL
*Paper Presentation
*Tech Hunt
*Bridge-IT

CSE
*Paper Presentation
*Code Debugging
*Design Challenge

ECE
*Paper Presentation
*Circuit Debugging
*Robo Race

EEE
*Paper Presentation
*Circuit Debugging
*Line Follower

MECH
*Paper Presentation
*Mr. Mechanical
*Water Rocketry

IT
*Paper Presentation
*Tech Quest
*Bug Smash

AI&DS
*Paper Presentation
*Reverse Coding

Non-Technical Events
CIVIL
*Connections

CSE
*Photography

ECE
*Squid Game

EEE
*Connections

MECH
*E-Sports

IT
*Short Film

AI&DS
*AI Mimic (Prompting)

Technical:
Paper Presentation
CAD Modelling
Ideathon
Project contest
Surve - X
Mr. Machinist
Quiz

Non-technical:
Connection
Treasure hunt
Short Film making
Free Fire

Pper presentation
Tech Quiz
Poster Presentation
Short Film
Mini Projects