MICA Event
Sankalp '26
Sankalp, MICA’s oldest committee, is dedicated to enabling creative expression through performance, films, and production-led storytelling. Through its annual production and year-round initiatives, Sankalp nurtures artistic confidence, encourages experimentation with narrative formats, and strengthens MICA’s cultural identity through theatre, film, strategy, and storytelling.
Events Compendium (AY 2025–26)
Shaamiana
A curated screening of award-winning short films conducted in partnership with Shamiana Film Club, designed to introduce new batches to MICA’s invite culture and cinematic storytelling ecosystem.
Opening Night – Committee Selections
A series of original short skits that set the tone for the year by showcasing the power of theatre and storytelling while reflecting the MICAn ethos and collective spirit.
Khula Aasman
Sankalp’s open-mic night held at the Amphitheatre, enabling students across batches to perform music, poetry, stand-up, dance, and storytelling, while creating a platform for emerging creative voices.
Spotlight/ Industry Collab – Vivo this year
A hands-on filmmaking workshop led by an external industry expert, covering scripting, storyboarding, shooting, and editing, culminating in student-created short films that celebrate diverse voices within the MICA community.
Annual Production – FLAGSHIP EVENT
Sankalp’s flagship full-length theatrical production staged at a professional auditorium in Ahmedabad, inviting the MICA community with their guests to experience the student-led theatre beyond campus boundaries. Bringing together months of writing, directing, performance design, and technical production, the event extends MICAn storytelling beyond campus and into the city’s cultural landscape. With professional-grade staging, original narratives, and public audiences, the Annual Production stands as a flagship demonstration of student-led creative excellence at MICA.
Closing Night: Directors Showcase
A concluding showcase marking the end of the committee tenure, celebrating performances, creative journeys, and the collective legacy built during the academic year.
Along with this, SANKALP is also home to 24FPS, the film collective at MICA, responsible for screenings of movies throughout the year from across cultures and genres.