LEKHNI - A Script Writing Competition

About LEKHNI:

Cases/Plot Ideas:       

• Ghosted by a Ghost
  • A medium is heartbroken when the ghost they've been dating suddenly stops showing up during séances. Was it something they said? Or did the ghost move on—literally?
• The Anti-Love Story
  • A cynical screenwriter starts rewriting her failed love life into scripts where she always gets the last word. But when her ex stars in one of the movies, the lines between fiction and reality blur.
• The Empathy Thief
  • A man gains the ability to steal emotions from others by touching them, becoming an emotional “chameleon.” But when he falls in love, he finds himself unable to feel his own happiness.
• The essence of freedom
  • A girl on her journey to find peace and solace encounters a distraction that changes her simple and monotonous life into so much more. The Journey that she had indeed intended to take is miles away but now she contemplates what is the true essence of the freedom she was seeking her entire life.
• A Letter from Sadness
  • A woman receives handwritten letters from her own emotions—anger, joy, and sadness—each one guiding her through the most difficult decision of her life.

Rules and Guidelines:

• The competition is open to teams of 1-3 members.
• The script must be based on one of the 5 provided Cases/Plot Ideas. The narrative should align with the theme of the chosen Cases/Plot Ideas.
• Please note that the script should be suitable for theatrical performances.
• It should be written in English or Hindi.
• The script must be original and not plagiarized. Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
• You may draw ideas from any script, book, story, or drama, but the final submission must have a unique twist that reflects your creativity and originality.
• The word count should be between 1000 and 2500 words. Not adhering to the word limit will attract a negative mark.
• Scripts must not contain any offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.
• Teams must avoid making fun of or directly attacking any individual, group or institution.
• Each participant/team can submit only one script.
• Decisions made by the judges will be final and binding.

Unleash your creativity, pick your favorite Case/Plot Ideas, and craft a funny, imaginative, and uniquely yours narrative!

Judgement Criteria:

• Creativity and Originality: Innovative ideas and unique storytelling approaches.
• Character Development: Depth and relatability of characters.
• Plot and Structure: Engaging storyline with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
• Relevance to Prompt: Adherence to and effective utilization of the chosen prompt.

What are the important dates and deadlines:

• Start Date: 6 January 2025, 11:00 PM IST 
• End Date: 19 January 2025, 11:59 PM IST 
• Registration Deadline: 15 January 2025, 11:59 PM IST 
• Script Submission Last Date: 15 January 2025, 11:59 PM IST 

Rewards and Prizes: Amazing prizes and certificates are awaiting you.

• Winner: Rs. 4,000 
• First Runner Up: Rs. 2,000