Tollywood actor, director, producer Vishnu Manchu yesterday announced the launch of  'Vishnu Manchu Short Film Contest'.

Vishnu Manchu Short Film Contest, will be an annual contest starting every year on January 15. The guidelines to enter this unique and interesting contest will be unveiled in a week.

The uniqueness of this contest is that, the winning director gets to Direct a full length feature film produced by his company "24 Frames Factory."

Vishnu said, "There is a huge talent to be unearthed who have the ability to approach film in a whole new manner beyond silver screen."

"I am just opening a path for those who actually have talent, an opportunity to materialize their dreams. My vision is to make this platform as a huge enabler for gifted, undiscovered film makers and fresh talent. It's also a wonderful way to discover gems for the industry" Vishnu added.

The short film contest winner for this maiden year as well all coming years will be announced on Dr. Mohan Babu's birthday on March 19.