WE CARE FILM FEST (21)

Festival start: 14 April 2026      Festival end: 18 April 2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES
SHORT FILMS, DOCUMENTARIES, AND FEATURE FILMS
International Purple WE CARE Film Festival
(wecarefilmfest14@gmail.com)
Deadline: 31 JANUARY 2026

Sub: Submit your film on disability issues - NO ENTRY FEE

Dear Sir/Madam,

The United Nations in India proudly announces its partnership with International Purple Fest at the WE CARE Film Festival to host the Purple International WE CARE Film Festival 2025 from 10 to 12 October 2025 in Goa, India.

For more than two decades, WE CARE Film Festival — a joint initiative of the Brotherhood, the UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan, and UNESCO — has been a global platform showcasing the aspirations, challenges, and achievements of persons with disabilities. This 21st edition builds on the legacy of advocacy and storytelling through cinema.

This festival was launched by key dignitaries including:

• Mr. Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator in India
• Dr. Mallika Nadda, President, Special Olympics Bharat & Chairperson, Asia Pacific Advisory Council
• Mr. Guruprasad Pawaskar, Goa Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
• Mr. Satish Kapoor, Founding President, WE CARE Film Festival
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SUBMIT YOUR FILMS

We invite filmmakers worldwide to submit their short films, documentaries, or feature films on disability issues, within the following duration categories:

• Up to 5 minutes
• Up to 30 minutes
• Up to 60 minutes
• Up to 120 minutes

Themes (based on RPD Act 2016, National Trust Act 1999, and UNCRPD):

1. Inclusive or special education practices

2. Educational journeys of persons with disabilities

3. Livelihood initiatives for/by persons with disabilities

4. Independent living models

5. Success stories of barrier-free environments

6. Musical videos featuring persons with disabilities

7. Triumph of sportspersons with disabilities

8. Showcasing extraordinary talents

9. Assistive technologies and AI impacting lives

10. Innovations in health, education, access, and entertainment

11. Awareness initiatives for disability issues

12. Rehabilitation models and stories

13. Sustainable development for disability welfare

14. Mental health and psychological well-being

15. Government schemes and their impact

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PARTICIPATORY RATING PROCESS

A preview/Selection committee will select the final films to be screened. The last date for receiving the entries is 31 JANUARY 2026.

The organizers encourage all filmmakers (with or without any DISABILITY) to produce audio-visual content that complies with all accessibility standards and guidelines. To be considered for screening at the We Care International Film Festival, all films should contain captions and subtitles in English. Filmmakers are also requested to make films with audio descriptions.

For further information and complete guidelines, please refer to the enclosed WE CARE International Film Fest documents:

• Submission Requirements
• Entry Form
• Undertaking by the Filmmaker

Awards and prizes will be announced on or before 25 JANUARY 2026

Guidelines

• A special jury will select films addressing disability issues. All selected filmmakers will be notified by email on the announced dates.

• If a selected film changes ownership, the new owner must grant permission for its continued participation in the festival.

• Filmmakers are responsible for any shipping costs related to sending their films. The festival will cover return shipping costs, if applicable.

• Filmmaker attendance is optional. However, those with competing films are welcome and will receive free festival passes.

• The producer/director of the festival is responsible for resolving any issues related to the event. All decisions regarding awards are final and subject to funding. Trophies and certificates will be presented to winners.