About RISE Creator Awards
India’s Premier Creator Festival
A National Stage for Creators
RISE Creator Awards is a national creator awards platform built to celebrate India’s new generation of storytellers, filmmakers, photographers, reel creators, student creators and digital voices.
Created for the age of mobile-first creativity, RISE recognises powerful ideas, original voices and meaningful stories across India. Whether a creator shoots on a mobile phone, captures a striking photograph, makes a college reel, creates a short film, documents pet parenting moments or tells stories through reels, RISE is designed to give that talent a credible national stage.
RISE Creator Awards is launched by ELAKIYA RCA ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED, founded by R. Elakiya and A. Karunanidhi, with a vision to build a premium, transparent and aspirational awards platform for Indian creators.
India is no longer waiting for permission to create.
Every day, creators are inspiring millions through digital platforms.
Our Vision
India is no longer waiting for permission to create.
Every day, creators are filming stories on mobile phones, capturing real emotions, building communities, documenting culture, expressing identity and inspiring millions through digital platforms. RISE Creator Awards exists to honour this creative movement.
Our vision is to become one of India’s most trusted and stylish creator-recognition platforms — a place where emerging creators, independent filmmakers, students, mobile storytellers and digital artists can be discovered, celebrated and remembered.
"RISE is not just an awards event.
It is a stage for ambition, originality and creative courage."
Built by Creators, for Creators
The foundation of RISE Creator Awards comes from a deep connection with cinema, short films and independent storytelling.
R. Elakiya, one of the founders of ELAKIYA RCA ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED, has produced two short films, LAMENT and NEELAM.
🎬LAMENT
Has received official selection and recognition across several film festivals and platforms, including:
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2025 (Queer Corner Section) • 31st Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 • Himachal Short Film Festival 2025 • 9th New Delhi Film Festival 2026 • 6th Kerala Short Film Festival 2026 • 2nd LK International Short Film Festival • Waves International Short Film Festival Goa 2026 • All India Zee Short Film Contest 2026
Title Winner - Cartel 24 Short Film Awards 2026
🎥NEELAM
Has been submitted to various international film festivals, continuing the company’s commitment to independent cinema and meaningful storytelling.
"This background gives RISE its creative foundation. The event is shaped by people who understand the effort behind every frame, every edit, every shot, every performance and every submission."
Board of Directors
R. Elakiya
Founder & DirectorShe has been instrumental in bridging the gap between traditional Indian art forms and modern digital media.
Key Achievements
- Producer of the Short Films LAMENT & NEELAM
- Supporting Independent & Meaningful Cinema
- Developing Feature Film Projects for Future Production
A. Karunanidhi
Founder & DirectorHe brings decades of experience in visual storytelling and ensures that every showcased entry meets the highest artistic standards.
Key Achievements
- Strategic Leadership & Organisational Governance
- Guiding Business Operations & Long-Term Growth
- Supporting the Development of Creative & Entertainment Ventures