This discussion explores how healthy competition can drive innovation and excellence in the film industry, while collaboration can lead to richer and more dynamic projects. It will delve into how young filmmakers can balance competition and collaboration and how these dynamics can contribute to collective success. Together with the experts, the participants will get a chance to have an insight into the auteur theory highlighting how healthy competition can highlight their unique voice and ideas, while collaboration can lead to the creation of more diverse and unique aesthetics in film.