Drama

One Act Drama Fest

Short, powerful one-act plays performed solo or in small groups and recorded wherever you are. Our jury judges every entry.

Rules & Guidelines

1. Solo or small groups of up to 4 performers, recorded together in one place. One team member applies and records for the group. 2. Record live in the TurnOn Talent app in one continuous take of up to 5 minutes. No editing, cuts, filters or music added later. 3. Scripts can be original or adapted, in any Indian language or English. Name the original writer if you adapt a script. 4. Everyone performing must stay in the frame: phone sideways (landscape) at chest height. Speak loudly and clearly towards the phone. 5. Simple props and costumes are welcome. No real weapons, fire or dangerous stunts. 6. Submit your video before the contest date shown above. You can record again until then; only your latest video is judged. 7. Judged on acting, voice and expression, and storytelling. The judges' decision is final.

How to record your video

Tips for Drama entries · up to 5 minutes

Camera & framing

Hold the phone sideways (landscape) at chest height. Everyone performing must stay in the frame.

Sound

Speak loudly and clearly towards the phone — the microphone is on the phone.

Your performance

Keep your props ready and rehearse the full piece so it fits within 5 minutes.

Checklist for every video

Record in a bright place — face a window or a lamp. Don’t stand with a light or window behind you.
Keep the phone steady on a stand, tripod or a stack of books instead of holding it.
Pick a quiet place: switch off the fan, TV and music, and tell your family you’re recording.
Use a plain, tidy background so the judges focus on you.
Charge your phone and use Wi-Fi if you can — a 5-minute video is about 60 MB to upload.
Record live in the app in one continuous take of up to 5 minutes. No editing, filters or old videos.
Watch the preview before you submit. You can record again until the contest date — only your latest video counts.