Seven films were shortlisted for the main competition, the winner of which received a prize of RS 500,000.

[2][3] The event was the first of its kind by the Indus TV Network to promote creativity in storytelling among amateurs as well as professionals, producers and directors.

Our objective, which was to encourage diversity of direction and content treatment, was achieved.

"[4] The festival had a jury composed of writers, directors, actors and journalists to judge the three best telefilms.

The jury included Ashfaq Ahmed, Bano Qudsia, Talat Hussain, Kanwar Aftab Ahmad, Shafiq Ahmed, Iqbal Ansari, Khursheed Haider and Noorul Huda Shah.