THE FINAL CUT
Official Award Structure 2026
The Final Cut Prize
Best Film
PKR 10,000
Film results also contribute to Best Institute Trophy rankings.
The Short Film Competition
Where Pharmacology Meets Cinema
All Genres Welcome.
We are looking for stories from any film genre, as long as pharmacology remains the primary theme.
"Any film genre is allowed, as long as pharmacology stays at the center."
Public Health
Drug abuse, antibiotic resistance, or access to medicine.
The Mechanism
Classic Pharmacodynamics brought to cinematic life.
The Concept
Abstract visual storytelling of side effects or cures.
Wildcard
Any genre style. Surprise us with your connection.
The Antidote
Available Nowhere
"The best entries will make us feel the mechanism, not just understand it."
— The Jury
The Jury
PAE curates and oversees the screening and evaluation process for The Final Cut.
"From the first cut to the final grade, every frame is screened and curated with the same standard."
The Collaborative Premiere
Selected films will be featured in a reel series across our platform.
The Production Code
Rules & Regs
Film Specs
Submission Rules
- Submit as Google Drive link.
- Orientation: 16:9 Landscape.
- 1080p minimum. 4K preferred.
- Deadline: Announced on Event Portal.
The Dialogue
Language & Audio
- Language: Urdu (bilingual allowed).
- Subtitles: English preferred.
- Non-English/Urdu dialogues require subtitles.
- Clear dialogue and audio are strongly encouraged.
The Film
Content Guidelines
- Runtime 5-10 minutes max (strictly).
- Genre: Any genre is allowed.
- Theme: Pharmacology must be the primary theme.
- Creative: Surprise us with your ideas.
Official Participation Notes
• A film crew can comprise any number of actors or members.
• Crew members may or may not be registered delegates of Pharmacology Arts Extravaganza 2026.
• Films will be submitted through the Event Portal.
• The leader of the film team needs to be a registered delegate.
Equity Policy Notice
Films must refrain from depicting narcotics or any form of drug abuse. Any such representation leads to immediate disqualification of both the film and its delegate, in accordance with the equity policy of the Pharmacology Arts Extravaganza.
The Scorecard
Judging Criteria
Cinematography
Visual composition, lighting, and framing.
Scientific Accuracy
Precision of the pharmacological mechanism.
Storytelling
Narrative structure, pacing, and script.
Post-Production
Editing rhythm, sound design, and color.
Admit One • Filmmaker
Submissions
Event Portal
Prepare your Google Drive link.
Film leader must be a registered delegate.
General registration is closed on public routes.
A crew can include any number of members and may include non-registered members.
Open Film PortalValid Until
Announced on Event Portal