Set against the backdrop of Africa, Green Academy Awards (GAA) stands as a unique film festival, meticulously organized by a non-profit film society with a profound dedication to environmental preservation and sustainability. At the heart of GAA is a powerful belief in the transformative potential of film to raise awareness and instigate positive change in society. The festival serves as a platform to showcase films that articulate the "green language," effectively communicating the urgency of environmental concerns and capturing the raw beauty of our natural world.

Welcome to the Green Academy Awards, where Green is far more than just a color; it is the very essence of life, a boundless spirit of growth, and the vibrant blend of global cultures. Drawing from its most fundamental symbolism, for us, Green embodies the growth and renewal of all existence, from the deepest roots of ancient traditions to the freshest sprouts of innovative thought. It's the hope found in every narrative of triumph and the harmony and balance sought in understanding diverse perspectives.

Here, Green transcends its literal connection to nature to represent the flourishing of human experience in all its magnificent forms. It is the health and well-being of communities nurtured by shared stories, and the prosperity that comes not just from material wealth, but from the richness of cultural exchange and the abundance of diverse voices. We celebrate the "green light" of artistic permission, encouraging filmmakers to explore the profound beauty of our world and its people.
Our festival is a testament to Green's incredible versatility, embodying the luck of serendipitous encounters and the joyous unfolding of collective human endeavor. It recognizes that true "green" living extends beyond environmental stewardship to embrace the diversity of every human spirit, every unique tradition, and every compelling story. The Green Academy Awards is the fertile ground where cinema nurtures understanding, inspires connection, and showcases the incredible, interconnected web of life that makes our planet truly extraordinary. Join us as we shine a spotlight on films that bring this expansive, multi-layered "Green" to vivid, unforgettable life.

Here's what Green symbolises:
* Growth, Renewal, and Life
* Hope
* Harmony and Balance
* Health and Well-being
* Prosperity
* Safety and Permission/Green Light
* Luck
* Avoiding Negatives

All Officially Selected projects in each month will receive Green Academy Awards laurels and certificates. All monthly Award Winners will receive laurel and customised certificates and are rated on their respective IMDb pages (if applicable).
Besides the BEST OF THE CATEGORY AWARDS, there are also OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS, AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS and HONOURABLE MENTION AWARDS, which are given, in all categories.
Each year we select the Best of the Best (From the pool of all award winners from all Seasons) and the FINAL WINNERS receive the prestigious GREEN ACADEMY AWARDS and are screened at the theatre in Shillong in front of a live audience.
2022 Winners will have a chance to meet with the audience and participate in the Q&A session after the screening. We also provide incentives for winning films, and present promotional strategies for those films and their directors. But that's not all: GAA will take you global with the international distribution opportunities for your films.

Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film. By submitting your film to the selection process of Green Academy Awards, you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these Rules & Terms.

Green Academy Awards is open to any film regardless of content, subject, or origin. Submitting your film to the Green Academy Awards is not a guarantee of selection. All the winning films will receive the prestigious ‘Green Academy Awards’ Trophy, and Certificate of Recognition. Please note that we do not offer application fee waivers. We treat every filmmaker equally.

1. Films made in languages other than English must have English subtitles otherwise they will be summarily rejected.
2. Once a film is submitted to the Green Academy Awards, the same film can’t be re-submitted again.
3. A director/producer may submit more than one film. Green Academy Awards is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted for promotional purposes of the project. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements, rules, and regulations.
4. The Green Academy Awards reserves the right to refuse entries.
5. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Green Academy Awards, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) that may be incurred because of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, and publicity.
6. The organizer will not refund any fees once the filmmaker submits his / her film. Films submitted without the correct fees or proper submission copy may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the programming director or executive director. Green Academy Awards does not cover any of the expenses incurred by the filmmaker.
7. After a film has been selected, the filmmaker will be notified, and eventually the film will be listed on the Green Academy Awards website. The ‘Selected’ status means that you can use the Green Academy Awards Laurel on your poster & banners.
8. All submitted films will be privately screened for the Green Academy Awards judging panel, and will not be screened initially to the public.
9. “Best of the Best” films will receive prestigious Green Academy Awards, Trophy and Certificate.
10. Filmmakers’ submission fees will not be reimbursed if they decide to withdraw their submission. All entry fees are non-refundable.
11. We require an official trailer or poster, a synopsis, and a link to your film.
12. Green Academy Awards may without advance notice amend these Rules & Terms from time to time. Each and every such amendment shall become effective immediately. It is your responsibility to periodically check for updates of these Rules & Terms.