competition. This unique challenge requires filmmakers to shoot an entire short film on a single cartridge of Super 8mm film without any editing or post-production. Key Event Details Harkat Studios (Mumbai, India). : 100% in-camera editing on Super 8mm film. Global Reach : The top 8 films premiere at , the top 25 at the in London, and all Indian entries are screened at the Harkat 16mm Film Festival 2025 in Mumbai.

The film's title often appears alongside the keyword "MasTram," which refers to the specialized OTT platform hosting the content. This platform has gained traction following the shifts in the Indian streaming market, particularly after the popular series Mastram (2020) was moved from MX Player to other niche providers like Ullu .

is a prominent Mumbai-based arts collective and boutique film lab. In 2025, it hosted the 9th edition of the Harkat 16mm Film Festival , a globally recognized event for celluloid filmmaking. Straight-8 2025: