1) KIIFFA welcomes All International (all languages are accepted from all continents – subtitles in English are required), National and regional films of any production year, unreleased or released online or offline. Entries can be submitted here by following the Rules & Terms of the festival.
2) Festival online screening format is MP4/MOV. Other formats only upon request, depending on the platform.
3) Submissions in Festival will be divided into the following categories:
Duration - More than 60 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Film is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - More than 60 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Film is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - More than 60 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Film is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
It is a Special Category. Feature Film must be either Produced or Directed or both by women.
Duration - More than 60 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Film is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
It is a Special Category. Short Film must be either Produced or Directed or both by women.
Duration - Not More than 30 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Film is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
It is a Special Category. Documentary must be either Produced or Directed or both by women.
Duration - Less Than 30 Minutes.
Biography, Social Issues, Environment Support, Inventions, Music, Cinema, Art, Craft, Textile, History, Architecture, Town Planning, Food, Sports and Others (Define the Genre).
Duration - Not Less than 5 minutes, not more than 59 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Documentary is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - Less than 5 minutes
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Documentary is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - More than 60 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Documentary is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - Less than 30 minutes
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Documentary is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - More than 60 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Film is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - 1 to 20 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Documentary is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - Not Less Than 20 Minutes not More than 40 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Web-Episode is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
One of the best web- episode of the web series must be sent for the judging purpose.
(Note- This web-episode will be considered for the award. Episode will be screened or not screened at the festival- As per your choice.)
Duration - More Than 30 Minutes.
Biography, Social Issues, Environment Support, Inventions, Music, Cinema, Art, Craft, Textile, History, Architecture, Town Planning, Food, Sports and Others (Define the Genre).
Pages - 100 to 120 pages in English only.
Font size must be 12 points and in courier type.
Pages should be numbered on the top right-hand corner.
Any topic, theme, subject or genre.
Script/ Screenplay for an un-filmed feature length film (fiction) can be submitted in Pdf format. Script/ Screenplay must be registered with a specific screen writers association/ writers guild of the country of origin. Only registered scripts will qualify for KIIFFA Best New Feature Film Script/ Screenplay AWARD.
Pages - 1 to 30 pages in English only.
Font size must be 12 points and in courier type.
Pages should be numbered on the top right-hand corner.
Any topic, theme, subject or genre.
Script/ Screenplay for an un-filmed short film (fiction) can be submitted in Pdf format. Script/ Screenplay must be registered with a specific screen writers association/ writers guild of the country of origin. Only registered scripts will qualify for KIIFFA Best New short film Script / Screenplay AWARD.
Duration - Not Less Than 5 Minutes, not More than 59 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Animation, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Television Episode / Telefilm
is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
One of the best of the television-episode must be sent for the judging purpose.
(Note- This television-episode will be considered for the award. Episode will be screened or not screened at the festival- As per your choice.)
Duration - Less Than 10 Minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Patriotic, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme Or Genre of The Lyrics is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
Duration - Not Less Than 20 Minutes, not More than 90 minutes.
Fiction/Drama, Patriotic, Social awareness, Environment Support or other.
Different Subject, Theme, Or Genre of The Stage Play is also welcomed (Define the Genre).
A- By submitting work to KIIFFA the filmmaker/producer/submitter/entrant accepts & takes the whole responsibility of copyright issues of music, script and other creative and technical aspects of the film and for the accuracy of the information supplied and authorises KIIFFA to reproduce & use personal/company's contact information as supplied. The submitter/entrant confirms to have the requisite authority or has obtained the requisite authority from the producer / copyright holder and all concerned authorities to enter, screen and publicise the film in KIIFFA and permits complimentary use of DVD/Soft Copy of the film & trailer submitted for multiple screenings by KIIFFA during the festival dates at any and all primary and satellite venues of KIIFFA and make available the print for screening. KIIFFA is not answerable/ responsible to any legal issues/ copyright regarding submitted work and not liable to pay any royalty/fees.
B- Scripts/Screenplays must be the original creative work of the submitter/ entrant / applicant(s).
C- Submitter/ entrant / applicant(s)/ must secure necessary rights to make adaptations if based upon on a book/ other underlying work or another person’s life. Although it is not necessary to submit rights agreements to the festival. Festival does not attest the authenticity of statement of authorship or rights secured by Submitter/ entrant / applicant(s)/. By submitting Scripts/Screenplays in festival, Submitter/ entrant / applicant(s)/ acknowledges that all necessary rights have been secured by him/her.
D - The submission of work and any material (including but not limited to audio, video, graphics, and / or text ) implies that the applicant / participant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the festival committee (including but not limited to its employees, directors, representative, and affiliates) from any liability, claims, and damages in connection with the submission and from any fees and expenses (including but not limited to any legal advisor/ lawyer’s fees) that any of them may incur in connection therewith.
KIIFFA- 2023
C/O MS. PRAIRNA AGARWAL
(Founder, Festival Director )
44/A-004, PARAMOUNT, 1 ST CROSS ROAD,
LOKHANDWALA, ANDHERI-WEST,
MUMBAI – 400053.
MAHARASHTRA - INDIA.
CONTACT: +91-8104381228, +91-9820169151
Email - festivaldirrector@kiiffa.com