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Introduction to the film festival

8 JANUARY - 12 JANUARY 2027, JAIPUR, INDIA


The 2026 edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) was organized for the first time in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.


Now, the 18th edition of the festival will be held in Jaipur.


The Delhi edition was more successful than expected, with thousands of filmmakers participating and making it a remarkable cinematic celebration.


History

The Cinematic Olympics - Unborn


 JIFF is the World's Biggest Competitive Film Festival (in fiction films).


The Jaipur International Film Festival, the world's fastest growing film festival, is held every year in January in Jaipur.


Launched in January 2009, Jaipur International Film Festival -JIFF became expanding establishing name in organizing world film festival every year in Rajasthan.


The purpose of this film festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between India & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. JIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.


Though the film festivals have became a regular affair in most countries yet most of them cater only to selected audience as well as entertain the commercially successful film makers and related personalities. However, JIFF intends to organize a festival that connects the film fans & movie goers with the world, especially the serious filmmakers & their associates so as to bring about greater understanding of the art of film making.


The Eighteenth JIFF 2026 received 3096 films from 90+ countries and 508 films nominated.)


The Seventeenth  JIFF 2025 received 2408 films from 88+ countries and 241 films nominated for screening. 


The Sixteenth  JIFF 2024 received 2971 films from 82+ countries and 329 films nominated for screening. 


The Fifteenth  JIFF 2023 received 2205 films from 63+ countries and 282 films nominated for screening. 


The Fourteenth  JIFF 2022 received 2100 films from 52+ countries and 279 films nominated for screening. (COVID 19 - Hybrid Edition)The Fourteen  JIFF 2022 received 2100 films from 52+ countries and 279 films nominated for screening. (COVID 19 - Hybrid Edition)


The Thirteenth  JIFF 2021 received 2121 films from 85+ countries and 266 films nominated for screening. (COVID 19 - Online Edition)


The Twelfth JIFF 2020  has received 2411 films from 100+ countries and 240 films nominated in competition for screening.


The Eleventh Aryan JIFF 2019  has received 2221 films from 103 countries and 232    films nominated for screening.


    The Tenth  JIFF 2018  has received 2019 films from 100+ countries and 136 films nominated for screening.


    The Ninth  JIFF 2017  has received 2004 films from 100+ countries.


    The Eighth  JIFF 2016  has received 2176 films from 100+ countries.


    The Seventh JIFF 2015 has received 1807 films from 100+ countries.


    The Sixth JIFF 2014 has received 1587 films from 90+ countries.


    The Fifth JIFF 2013 has received 1397 films from 90 countries.


    The Fourth JIFF 2012 has received 902 films from 70 countries.


    18000 film lovers and film makers visited the festival.


    The third JIFF 2011 was held with overwhelming response & it was a feather in crown.


The second JIFF 2010 was held with overwhelming response & it was a feather in crown.


The first JIFF 2009 was a first milestone towards success.

Awards

AWARDS FOR FEATURE FICTION FILM:


1. GOLDEN CAMEL -  For Best Director

2. RED ROSE -  For best released film between January 2025 and December 2026                                                                 

3. GREEN ROSE -  For a film that gives a global message

4. YELLOW ROSE -  For upcoming film- with World/Asian/Indian premier 


5. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE (National and International)

6. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE (National and International)

7. BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE   

8. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE     


9. BEST DEBUTANTE DIRECTOR (Director’s First Film)

10. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTRESS

11. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTOR

12. BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY 

13. BEST SOUND EDITING & MIXING

14. BEST FILM EDITING 

15. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY 

16. BEST COSTUME DESIGN

17. BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING     

18. BEST MUSIC                                             

19. BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN               

20. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS                         

21. BEST JAIPUR CRITICS FILM

22. BEST WELCOME REGARD FILM

23 to 25. BEST FILM FROM EACH CONTINENT (LIKE ASIA, EUROPE, AMERICA, AFRICA)

26. SPECIAL JURY MENTION 


BELOW AWARDS DEPENDS ON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR FEATURE FICTION 


27. BEST POLITICAL FILM

28. BEST SPORTS FILM

29. BEST WOMEN'S FILM

30. BEST CHILDREN'S FILM

31. BEST WILDLIFE FILM

32. BEST WAR AND PEACE FILM

33. BEST COMEDY FILM

34. BEST ROMANTIC FILM

35. BEST HORROR FILM

36. BEST CURRENT ISSUE FILM


37. BEST AI FEATURE FICTION FILM


38.

Top 5 Films - nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Fiction) - Official entry to the Oscars

Top 3 Films -nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars

Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2025 and December 2026)


SPECIAL CATEGORIES 

(You can mention in the submission form according to your submission eligibility or write to us for any support)


JAIPUR CRITICS – For feature fiction films only, the best film award from film critics. Total nominations: Around 5 films.


HONORARY ASIA - We welcome you in JIFF 2027 as senior and experienced film producer and director. This category is only for Asian continent for feature fiction films, who have produced/directed minimum 5 films in their respective career, we request you please submit your film/s produced/released/unreleased after 1st Jan. 2025 or film in post-production. It is non-competitive international nominations category, in which the top two or three films will be screened out of all submissions.


WELCOME REGARD - For directors and producers 1st feature fiction film, in other words, this submission should be the first project/film as a director or producer.  It is a competitive international nominations category, in which the top two or three films will be screened out of all submissions.


THESE ARE DIFFERENT SUBMISSION BETWEEN MAIN SUBMISSIONS IN THE FEATURE FILM (FICTION) CATEGORY.


OLD IS GOLD - Screenings (by invitation only).

Films made by Crowdfunding (mentioned in the submission form)

Films made by/with Co-Production (mentioned in the submission form)



JIFF INDIAN PANORAMA - FOR FEATURE FICTION FILM

1. GOLDEN CAMEL AWARD - The Best Director

2. RED ROSE AWARD - Best Released Film

3. GREEN ROSE AWARD - The Film which gives a global message

4. YELLOW ROSE AWARD - Upcoming Film with World Premiere

5. BEST DEBUTANT DIRECTOR AWARD

6. BEST ACTRESS AWARD

7. BEST ACTOR AWARD

8. BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE AWARD

9. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE AWARD

10. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTRESS

11. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTOR

12. BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY AWARD

13. BEST SOUND AND EDITING AWARD

14. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD

15. BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING AWARD

16. BEST COSTUME DESIGN AWARD

17. BEST MUSIC AWARD

18. BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN AWARD

19. SPECIAL JURY MENTION

20. Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2025 and December 2026, Top three films-subject to a minimum of 5 entries received)

21. BEST AI FEATURE FICTION FILM


FOR ANIMATION FEATURE

Top Three films


AWARDS FOR DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM:


BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

GOLDEN CAMEL (Documentary Feature)   -  For Best Director

GREEN ROSE (Documentary Feature)   -  For a film that gives a global message

YELLOW ROSE (Documentary Feature)   -  For the upcoming film, with world premier 

BEST SOUND & EDITING

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

SPECIAL JURY MENTION 

Top 3 Films - nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars


AWARDS FOR SHORT FICTION FILM CATEGORY: 

WORLDWOOD INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA

FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION


1. BEST SHORT FILM

2. BEST SCRIPT

3. BEST DIRECTOR

4. BEST EDITOR

5. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER

6. BEST SOUND EDITOR

7. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE

8. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE

9. SPECIAL JURY MENTION

10. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTRESS

11. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTOR


OTHER AWARDS (Will be eligible if minimum 5 films received in one category)

BELOW AWARDS DEPENDS ON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 


12. BEST POLITICAL FILM

13. BEST SPORTS FILM

14. BEST WOMEN'S FILM

15. BEST CHILDREN'S FILM

16. BEST WILDLIFE FILM

17. BEST WAR AND PEACE FILM

18. BEST COMEDY FILM

19. BEST ROMANTIC FILM

20. BEST HORROR FILM

21. BEST CURRENT ISSUE FILM

20 to 22. BEST FILM FROM EACH CONTINENT (LIKE ASIA, EUROPE, AMERICA, AFRICA)



FOR SHORT DOCUMENTARY – TOP THREE AND SPECIAL JURY MENTION


FOR SHORT ANIMATION – TOP THREE AND SPECIAL JURY MENTION


FOR WEB SERIES - TOP THREE WEB SERIES AND SPECIAL JURY MENTION


FOR MOBILE FILM - TOP THREE FILMS AND SPECIAL JURY MENTION


For COMING STARS PANORAMA (ONLY FOR STUDENTS)

BEST UPCOMING FILM

SPECIAL JURY MENTION


For U TURN RAJASTHAN PANORAMA (ONLY FOR RAJASTHAN)

BEST FILM from RAJASTHAN

Special Jury mention


AWARDS FOR AD FILMS

Top Three Ad Films


AWARDS FOR SCREENPLAYS

For features: First, Second & Third prize & for Shorts: First, Second & Third prize.

Certificates will be presented to the top 3 winning feature-length & short length scripts. Finalists also get their scripts read by industry professionals.


AWARDS FOR NEW CATEGORIES FROM JIFF 2026:


FOR OTT SHORT FICTION - Top three films (subject to a minimum of 5 entries received)

FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPH - Top three films (subject to a minimum of 5 entries received)

FOR AI SHORT FICTION - Top three films (subject to a minimum of 5 entries received)



AWARDS FOR NEW CATEGORIES FROM JIFF 2025:


Top 5 Films - Nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Short Fiction/Live Action) - Official entry to the Oscars


Top 3 Films - nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Short Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars


Top 5 Films - nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Fiction) - Official entry to the Oscars


Top 3 Films - nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars


(subject to a minimum of 5 entries received)



Films made by Crowdfunding (mention in the submission form)

Films made by/with Co-Production (mention in the submission form)

Web Series (up to 30 minute/s)

Mobile Film Making on Social Issues (film should be shoot by mobile camera, up to 30 minute/s)


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Rules

Genre :Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Horror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Musical Romance Magical Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Arthouse Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject :Unlimited Children Humanistic Animals Food Women Education City Campus Sports Gay Old man Environment Home Political Workplace Special people
Video Format :AVI HDV MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG

FOR 

FEATURE FICTION, AI FEATURE FICTION, ANIMATION FEATURE and DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

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1. Date and Place    

The Festival will be held in Jaipur from 8 to 12 January 2027. 


2. Regulations

The programme of the Festival will be divided into the following categories:

a) Feature Fiction Film, Documentary Feature and AI Feature Fiction

b) JIFF Indian Panorama (All submitted films will be included automatically in this panorama from India only, without any additional fee or you can submit directly in this panorama only,  made/produced in all regional languages)

c) Classic World (Classical films from India and the world) – By Invitation Only

d) Focus Country, Guest Country, Tribute, Retrospective and more - By Invitation Only

e) Short Fiction Film, AI Short Fiction, Short Documentary Film, Short Animation Film

f) Ad Film, Mobile Film & Web Series

g) World/Asian/Indian/Rajasthan/Jaipur Premier

h) Jaipur Critics – For feature fiction films only, the best film award from film critics

i) Honorary Asia - who produced/directed a minimum of 5 films in their respective career from Asia

j) Screenplay Festival

k) Song/Music/Album/Poster/Live performance

l)    International Co-Production, Crowdfunding, Web Series, Mobile Film & Film Market

m)  Welcome Regard - For 1st film, feature fiction films only

n) Films nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Fiction) - Official entry to the Oscars

O) Films nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars

p) & Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2025 and December 2026)


3. The Festival Director reserves the right to exclude films which are not in conformity with aims of the Festival, 


4. COMPETITION – Feature Fiction/AI Feature Fiction/Documentary Feature Films by Directors from All Continents.


4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfil the following conditions:

4.1.1 Films must be feature films/documentary features.

4.1.2 They must have been released/produced between January 2025 and December 2026 (not released yet and in post-production films are also accepted in World/Asian/Indian premier status in the main competition). The eligibility period will be determined by the Censorship visa/certificate of the country where the film has been produced/released. For not released films yet, not required any censor or equal to censor certificate. 

4.1.3 In the case of co-productions, at least one of the producers/production companies must have the right to sanction the participation of the film in competition in the Festival and authority to receive award, if any, is won.

4.2 Entries will be subject to preview by a committee constituted by this Festival Director. A film which is not accepted for the Competition Section can be shown in the World Premier.

4.3 The competition will be held subject to the acceptance of a minimum of seven eligible films from different Continent.

4.4 The decisions of the jury will be taken by a simple majority of the members present and voting. The jury can evolve its own rules for assessment of the entries. The Director of the Festival, the Nodal officer for JIFF and the Chairperson of the jury can attend the deliberations of the jury but shall neither participate nor vote.

4.5 No person in any way connected with the production or commercial exploitation of a competitive entry will be a member of the jury. 

4.6 The following prizes will be given away:



AWARDS FOR FEATURE FICTION FILM - 


1. GOLDEN CAMEL -  For Best Director

2. RED ROSE -  For best released film between January 2025 and December 2026                                                                 

3. GREEN ROSE -  For a film that gives a global message

4. YELLOW ROSE -  For upcoming film- with World/Asian/Indian premier 


5. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE (National and International)

6. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE (National and International)

7. BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE   

8. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE     


9. BEST DEBUTANTE DIRECTOR (Director’s First Film)

10. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTRESS

11. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTOR

12. BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY 

13. BEST SOUND EDITING & MIXING

14. BEST FILM EDITING 

15. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY 

16. BEST COSTUME DESIGN

17. BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING     

18. BEST MUSIC                                             

19. BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN               

20. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS                         

21. BEST JAIPUR CRITICS FILM

22. BEST WELCOME REGARD FILM

23 to 25. BEST FILM FROM EACH CONTINENT (LIKE ASIA, EUROPE, AMERICA, AFRICA)

26. SPECIAL JURY MENTION 


BELOW AWARDS DEPENDS ON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR FEATURE FICTION 


27. BEST POLITICAL FILM

28. BEST SPORTS FILM

29. BEST WOMEN'S FILM

30. BEST CHILDREN'S FILM

31. BEST WILDLIFE FILM

32. BEST WAR AND PEACE FILM

33. BEST COMEDY FILM

34. BEST ROMANTIC FILM

35. BEST HORROR FILM

36. BEST CURRENT ISSUE FILM


37. BEST AI FEATURE FICTION FILM


38.

Top 5 Films - nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Fiction) - Official entry to the Oscars

Top 3 Films -nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars

Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2025 and December 2026)


SPECIAL CATEGORIES 

(You can mention in the submission form according to your submission eligibility or write to us for any support)


JAIPUR CRITICS – For feature fiction films only, the best film award from film critics. Total nominations: Around 5 films.


HONORARY ASIA - We welcome you in JIFF 2027 as senior and experienced film producer and director. This category is only for Asian continent for feature fiction films, who have produced/directed minimum 5 films in their respective career, we request you please submit your film/s produced/released/unreleased after 1st Jan. 2025 or film in post-production. It is non-competitive international nominations category, in which the top two or three films will be screened out of all submissions.

WELCOME REGARD - For directors and producers 1st feature fiction film, in other words, this submission should be the first project/film as a director or producer.  It is a competitive international nominations category, in which the top two or three films will be screened out of all submissions.

THESE ARE DIFFERENT SUBMISSION BETWEEN MAIN SUBMISSIONS IN THE FEATURE FILM (FICTION) CATEGORY.


OLD IS GOLD - Screenings (by invitation only).

Films made by Crowdfunding (mentioned in the submission form)

Films made by/with Co-Production (mentioned in the submission form)


JIFF INDIAN PANORAMA - FOR FEATURE FICTION FILM

1. GOLDEN CAMEL AWARD - The Best Director

2. RED ROSE AWARD - Best Released Film

3. GREEN ROSE AWARD - The Film which gives a global message

4. YELLOW ROSE AWARD - Upcoming Film with World Premiere

5. BEST DEBUTANT DIRECTOR AWARD

6. BEST ACTRESS AWARD

7. BEST ACTOR AWARD

8. BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE AWARD

9. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE AWARD

10. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTRESS

11. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTOR

12. BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY AWARD

13. BEST SOUND AND EDITING AWARD

14. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD

15. BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING AWARD

16. BEST COSTUME DESIGN AWARD

17. BEST MUSIC AWARD

18. BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN AWARD

19. SPECIAL JURY MENTION

20. Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2025 and December 2026, Top three films-subject to a minimum of 5 entries received)

21. BEST AI FEATURE FICTION FILM


BELOW IN YELLOW COLOR RULES ONLY FOR 

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM/S


The film should be a Documentary Feature Film.

*  It should have been released or produced  between 1st January 2025 and December 2026. Not necessary for upcoming film- with world/Indian premier (not released yet and in post-production films are also accepted)

* Documentary Feature: all  formats/all genres/all duration (over 45 minutes) by directors from All Continents are allowed, also accepted in  DVD format OR Blu Ray OR Online screener/link 


IF YOU ARE SUBMITTING A DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM, PLEASE LEAVE BLANK UNNECESSARY POINTS IN THE ENTRY FORM.


AWARDS:  

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

GOLDEN CAMEL (Documentary Feature)   -  For Best Director

GREEN ROSE (Documentary Feature)   -  For a film that gives a global message

YELLOW ROSE (Documentary Feature)   -  For the upcoming film- with world premier 

BEST SOUND & EDITING

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

SPECIAL JURY MENTION 

Top 3 Films - nominated at the Oscars 2027 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars


5. Feature Film / Documentary Feature Film must be:

For exhibition, the following criteria will be followed:

5.1. The film should be a Feature Film / Documentary Feature Film.

5.2. It should have been released/produced after 1st January, 2025. (Not necessary for upcoming film- with world/Indian premier and for those films not completed yet. We accept unreleased films and films that are in post- production – feature fiction and documentary feature.


5.3. Films should be in a digital format or an online screener for selection purposes. If a DCP is not available, please provide a .MOV, MPEG, MP4, H.264, or H.265 file (up to 15GB) for download for the final screener. Note: We support 2K, 4K, 5.1 surround sound, and other advanced screening formats.


6. Notice of participation

Entrants should inform the Festival Director by 5th December, 2026 about their participation, including the titles of films and the names and addresses of the directors, producers, production companies and world sales companies against each film title.


7. Online Preview link or DVD’s for Selection

DVD’s / Hard Disk or online preview links of films may also be sent for purposes of selection (selection committee of 19th JIFF) only so as to reach the Festival Director not later than 5th December, 2026. DVD’s / Hard Disk may also be sent through diplomatic channels. Or send an online preview link with a secure password/without a password.


8. Entering films in the Festival

8.1 Film Producers, Distributors their duly authorized representatives or duly authorized Government organization / agency of the participating countries may enter their films for the Competition/World/Indian/Asian Premier in the enclosed Entry Form.


The contact Address is:

Director

Jaipur International Film Festival-JIFF

F1 & F5, T-138, Narayan Vihar

Near SBI & Bhakhar Paradise 

Gopalpura Bypass Road

Jaipur 302020 India

91 961   Web: - www.jiffindia.org 

E-mail- ,


8.2 The Festival Director may also invite films it considers of interest.

8.3 The Form, duly filled in, separately for each film proposed to be entered should reach the Festival Director by 5th December, 2026 or check the deadline if extended. 


9. Online Screener/ DCP’s/BluRay’s


9.1 Online Screener/ DCP’s/BluRay’s of films selected for exhibition in the Festival must reach the Festival office at Jaipur on or before December 5, 2026. The title(s) of the film(s) sent, the number of reels, shipping details including the dates of dispatch and the air consignment number must be faxed/e-mailed to the Festival Director. DCP’s/BluRay’s / Hard Disk should ideally be air freighted/couriered directly to the Festival Director at the address and online screener by email. Special arrangements have been made for clearance of film consignments addressed to the festival Director through Indian Customs. The Festival Director will not be responsible for any film DCP’s/BluRay’s etc. that are diverted to other cities in India.


9.2 After closing of the Festival, the DCP’s/BluRay’s / Hard Disk will be returned (return expenses borne by the applicant) through air-freight or diplomatic channels, to the entrants or to their duly authorized representative mentioned in the Entry Form.

Transportation and insurance costs of DVDs/BLURAYs/DCP’s / Hard Disk related documents, photographs and publicity materials from the country of origin to the Festival Office shall be borne by the applicant.


10. Insurance

The Insurance of DCP’s/BluRay’s/ Hard Disk in transit from the country of origin to the Festival Director and from the Festival Director to the country of origin will be the responsibility of the entrant. The Festival Director will insure the DCP’s/BluRay’s against damage, partial and total, by fire, theft or any other unnatural causes from the moment it takes delivery of the prints to the moment it hands them back to the concerned airline/agency for dispatch, in conformity with Addendum 1 of the FIAPF Regulations for International Film Festivals. The insurance value will be the DCP’s/BluRay’s / Hard Disk cost as specified in the Entry Form, supported by documents from the concerned laboratory. Damage to the DCP’s/BluRay’s, / Hard Disk if any, should be certified by an independent agency, at the cost of the sender.


11. Freight and Other Charges


11.1 The DVD’s (two DVD’s or Blu Ray or Hard Disk or Online link with secure password) for selection (selection committee of 19th JIFF) should be sent “freight pre-paid” i.e. at senders cost. 


11.2 Festival Director will not pay any charges other than the air-freight charges. It may also please be noted that the Festival Director cannot reimburse any freight or other charges in foreign currency, unless previously agreed to in writing.


11.3 The Festival Director will not bear freight or any other charges for unsolicited films, Videos, DVD , Hard Disk sent to it, if these are not selected for screening in the Festival.


11.4 The special arrangements made by the Festival Director for clearance through Indian Customs in Jaipur are applicable only in the case of consignments directly air-freighted on request and addressed to this Festival Director. In the case of publicity material, etc. sent pre-paid by Courier Services or through agents in India, the concerned Courier Service/agent should be instructed to deliver the material directly to the office of the Festival Directorate in Jaipur. The Festival Director shall not be responsible for any material that is diverted to some other city in India.


12. Subtitling

Films will normally be screened in their original language/version. Films in language other than English must have subtitles in English. Films that arrive without subtitles, or with subtitles other than in English, where such subtitles are required, shall not be screened in the Festival. All films should be without any watermark and advertisement.


13. Screening

13.1 Entries under the all categories shall be of films certified by Information and Broadcasting Ministry or Central Board of Film Certification, India, now not required, submit without certificate.

13.2 No accepted film will be shown outside the Festival city by the Festival Director.

13.3 The Festival proposes to have a maximum of 5 screenings per film as per FIAPF Regulations for non-competitive festivals and competitive specialised festivals which allow for a maximum of 5 screenings per film.


14. Excerpts for Television

For promotion of films entered in the Festival on television, producers/authorised entrants are requested to supply four excerpts of the film(s) entered, each of a maximum duration of three minutes, to the Festival Director. These should be supplied preferably on Hard Disk / By online link format also now in Digital format with good quality.


15. General

15.1 Classroom and advertising films are not eligible for participation in any section.

15.2 Films not presenting sufficient technical qualities for good public screening can be refused after checking of the DCP’s/BluRay’s/Online Screener by the DCP’s/BluRay’s/Hard Disk/Online Screener Checking Unit of the Festival Director.

15.3 The participants must ensure that they have the right to participate in the Jaipur International Film Festival, Jaipur India with regard to parties connected with the production / distribution of the participating film and / or other right holders/licenses.

15.4 Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these Regulations.

15.5 The Festival Director will decide all matters not expressly provided for in these regulations but in conformity with the provisions of the International Regulations for film festivals and its decisions shall be final and binding on all parties.


16. Correspondence and Shipping Address:


All correspondence, publicity materials, DVD’s / Hard Disk / Oline Link and film prints should be addressed to:


Director

Jaipur International Film Festival-JIFF

F1&F5, T-138, , Narayan Vihar

Near SBI & Bhakhar Paradise 

Gopalpura Bypass Road

Jaipur 302020 India

Mob: 91 961   Web: - www.jiffindia.org 

All film prints/DVD’s/BluRay’s/DCP/s / Hard Disk sent through diplomatic channels can also be delivered to the above office in Jaipur.


NEW CATEGORIES FROM JIFF 2025:

Films nominated at the Oscar 2027 (Academy Awards, USA)

from different countries as official entries to the Oscars and official nominations through various channels, will be directly part of the competition at JIFF 2027. The awards will be separate for these categories and will be finalized by international jury members (World cinema leaders). A few top films will be screened in JIFF 2027 for a global audience. Other rules will be the same as the film submission in JIFF 2027.

NEW CATEGORIES FROM JIFF 2026:

Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2025 and December 2026)

AI Feature Fiction


SOME MORE RULES AND NOTES:

6. All films should be without any watermark and advertisement for the final screening.


7. Screening will not be allowed before one month of the festival, and all submitter/s will inform to festival organizers for any screening in India and in any country for the same.


8. A complete screening schedule of selected films shall be put up on the festival website around December 21, 2026.


9. Transportation and insurance costs of DVDs/BLURAYs/DCP’s, / Hard Disk related documents, photographs and publicity materials from the country of origin to the Festival Office shall be borne by the applicant.


10. JIFF 2027 would be allowed to use all photographs and publicity materials received along with the Entry and the same will not be returned to the entrants.


17. Prize and certificate will be awarded to the director (s) or producer(s) of the film. 

For any duties, fees and charges accrued from the transporting of the trophy, will be covered by the recipient, not the Festival organisers.


18. All shortlisted entries will receive a certificate. (Cost of certificate production and courier charges will cover the submitter or Director or producer, if you are coming in JIFF please collect, your participation certificate in special programme for certificate distribution during the festival, there will be no charges.)

19. Anybody can submit one or more entries. There is no limit for submission.


20. Films once selected and submitted for the final screening will not be allowed to be withdrawn under any circumstances, until the Festival is over.



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SHORT FICTION, SHORT DOCUMENTARY, SHORT ANIMATION, AD FILM, WEB SERIES, MOBILE FILM, BEST OTT SHORT FICTION FILM (RELEASED ON OTT), OSCARS’, BEST PHOTOGRAPH, AND AI SHORT FICTION 

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Eligibility Regulations:


1. All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between January 2024 to 2026 within a running duration of 30 seconds to 45 minutes are eligible for the festival.


2. Entries of all films / documentaries (hereafter collectively called Films) shall be accepted only in DVD/BLURAY format OR ONLINE SCREENER. After nomination, please send ONLINE SCREENER or 2 BLURAY/DVD or DCP without watermark and any Advertisement.


If a DCP is not available, please provide a .MOV, MPEG, MP4, H.264, or H.265 file (up to 15GB) for download. Note: We support 2K, 4K, 5.1 surround sound, and other advanced screening formats.


3. There shall be 11 categories in the festival: short fiction film, documentary short film, animation short film, mobile short film, web series, OTT Short Fiction, AI Short Fiction, Oscar’s & Photograph-any type. 

A- To be eligible for short film category competition section, a film must be less than 45 minutes in duration 

B- Documentary competition section must not exceed duration of more than 45 minutes 

C- Animation, OTT Short Fiction & Oscar’s competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes 

D- Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes 

E- Ad film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 10 minutes 


4. If a film is not eligible to be entered in any category (short fiction film, animation film, documentary film, ad film, web series and mobile film etc.) will be eligible for Critic Film and non-competition section.


5. If language of the film is other than English, it must be dubbed or sub-titled in English.


6. Films may be entered by any organization, agency, individual producer or director.


7. Selection of films / videos for JIFF 2027 will be done by a committee whose decision will be final. However, Festival Authorities reserve the right to accept or reject any film that is likely to offend sentiments, feelings or sensibilities of any caste, community, religion and sect or is likely to promote racism or ill will in the society.


8. A complete screening schedule of selected films shall be put up on the festival website: around December 21, 2026, for JIFF 2027. (Its fixed date for every year)


9. Transportation and insurance costs of DVDs/BLURAYs/DCP’s related documents, photographs and publicity materials from the country of origin to the Festival Office shall be borne by the applicant.


10. JIFF 2027 would be allowed to use all photographs and publicity materials received along with the Entry and the same will not be returned to the entrants.


11. Student / Diploma films / videos cannot be considered as Director's First film.


12. Censorship will not be applicable to any films / videos entered in the festival.

13. The Festival Authorities will have the right to screen (maximum 5 screening) in different cities of India on non-commercial basis.


14. For promotional / publicity purposes, excerpts from any film entered in the festival may be shown on any Television network / Internet or related media during the festival period.


15. Entry Forms with incorrect / inadequate / illegible / ambiguous particulars will not be considered.


16. DVDs submitted for selection will be considered as final and no changes will be entertained after submission. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to submit DVDs without any physical / quality defects.


17. Prize and certificate will be awarded to the director (s) or producer(s) of the film. For any duties, fees and charges accrued from the transporting of the trophy, will be covered by the recipient, not the festival organizers.


18. All shortlisted entries will receive a certificate. (Cost of certificate production and courier charges will be covered by the submitter or Director or producer, if you are coming in JIFF please collect, your participation certificate in special programme for certificate distribution during the festival, there will be no charges.)


19. Anybody can submit one or more entries. There is no limit for submission.


20. Films once selected and submitted for the final screening will not be allowed to be withdrawn under any circumstances, until the Festival is over.


21. The Festival proposes to have a maximum of 5 screenings per film as per FIAPF Regulations for non-competitive festivals and competitive specialised festivals which allow for a maximum of 5 screenings per film.


22. DVD’s or Online Preview link for Selection

DVD’s or online preview links of films may also be sent for purposes of selection (selection committee of 19th JIFF) only so as to reach the Festival Director not later than 5th December, 2026. DVD’s / hard disk may also be sent through diplomatic channels. Or send online preview link with secure password.


23. Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these Regulations.


24. There will be separate awards for OTT Short Fiction, AI Short Fiction, & Oscar’s, Ad Film, Web Series and Mobile film competition sections. 

For OTT Short Fiction & Oscars - Top three films (subject to a minimum of 5 entries received)

For Web Series - Top three web series

For Mobile film - Top three films

For Ad film - Top three ad films

For AI Short Fiction – Best AI short fiction film

24. Decisions of the Festival Authorities regarding all matters not expressly provided for in these regulations or which require interpretation of the clauses mentioned above shall be final and binding on all parties.


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International Screenplay Competition - ISC@JIFF (Mind to Audience)

19th Jaipur International Film Festival-JIFF 2027

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Rules & Regulations:

1. One person can submit a maximum of 2 entries. For features: page limit (paper size A4, with one enter space & font (any font) size-12) 2-250 & for Shorts: page limit (A4, with one enter space, font (any font) size-12) 2-80.

2. Screenplay other than language Hindi, English, Rajasthani, Urdu, Sanskrit, French, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi should be dubbed or translated into Hindi or English.

3. All entries produced/written/recorded after 1st January 2023 are eligible for the competition.

4. Entries will be accepted till final deadline only.

5. In each category, there will be the top 3 awards. (top 3 winner/s)

6. All selected entries will get a participation certificate.

7. After submitting the entry, JIFF will not return any submitted material.

8. If in any category JIFF will receive less than 5 submissions, in that condition, there will be no competition. 

9. The script/screenplay/story should be your fundamental composition (मौलिक रचना). Your entry to any misinformation will be cancelled automatically.

10. The result will be announced during the closing ceremony or after the festival, if more entries are received than expected. 


Rule No:- 17. Prize and certificate will be awarded to the director/writer (s) or producer(s) of the film/script. For any duties, fees and charges accrued from the transporting of the trophy, will be covered by the recipient, not the Festival organisers.


Rule No:- 18. All shortlisted entries will receive a certificate. (Cost of certificate production and courier charges will be covered by the submitter, Director or producer)


I/we have to read the rules carefully and I/we agree with them.



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FOR

CATEGORIES:  Best Music, Best Song (Audio or A/V both), Best Album (Audio or A/V both), Best Dialogue, Live Performance at JIFF 2027. 

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Rules & Regulations:

1. One person can submit a maximum of 5 entries. 

2. Other than language Hindi, English, Rajasthani, and Urdu, it should be dubbed or translated into Hindi or English.

3. All entries produced/written/recorded after 1st January 2024 are eligible for the competition.

4. Entries will be accepted till final deadline only.

5. In each category, there will be the top 3 awards. (top 3 winner/s)

6. For live performances, all the top 3 winner/s (group or single) will be invited to perform in the JIFF closing ceremony or opening ceremony.

7. All selected entries will get a participation certificate.

8. After submitting the entry, JIFF will not return any submitted material.

9. If in any category JIFF will receive less than 5 submissions, in that condition, there will be no competition. 

10. All the entries should be your fundamental composition (मौलिक रचना). Your entry to any misinformation will automatically be cancelled.

11. The result will be announced before starting the festival.


Rule No:- 17. Prize and certificate will be awarded to the director/writer (s) or producer(s) of the entry. For any duties, fees and charges accrued from the transporting of the trophy, will be covered by the recipient, not the Festival organisers.


Rule No:- 18. All shortlisted entries will receive a certificate. (Cost of certificate production and courier charges will be covered by the submitter, Director or producer)


I/we have to read the rules carefully, and I/we agree with them.


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Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    18

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Cash prize
  • Trophy
  • Copyright transactions
  • Prize
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2026-03-01
    Submission start time

  • 2024-08-15
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2024-09-15
    Regular Deadline

  • 2024-10-15
    Late Deadline

  • 2024-12-15
    Extended Deadline

  • 2026-08-15
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2026-09-15
    Regular Deadline

  • 2026-10-15
    Late Deadline

  • 2026-12-10
    Extended Deadline

  • 2026-12-10
    Submission end time

  • 2026-12-21
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2026-12-21
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2027-01-08
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2027-01-12
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Feature Fiction (45 minutes to 180 minutes)
    Video length :46 - 180
    4. COMPETITION - Feature Films by Directors from All Continents. 4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfill the following conditions: 4.1.1 Films must be feature films. (More than 45 minutes ). 4.1.2 * It should have been released/un released or produced between last year January to current year December. Not necessary for For upcoming film- with world premier (film not released yet). OR Not released yet and in post production films are also accepted. Now also we accept online screener. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATION'S, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student: 85 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 115 Dollar

    Student: 100 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 130 Dollar

    Student: 115 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 150 Dollar

    Student: 130 Dollar

  • DOCUMENTARY FEATURE (NON FICTION)
    Video length :46 - 180
    The film should be a Documentary Feature Film. * * It should have been released/unreleased or produced between last year January to current year December. Not necessary for For upcoming film- with world premier (film not released yet). * Documentary Feature: all formats/all genres/all duration (over 45 minutes) by directors from All Continents) allow, also accepted in DVD / DCP format and Blu Ray. Now also we accept online screener. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATION'S, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student: 85 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 115 Dollar

    Student: 100 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 130 Dollar

    Student: 115 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 150 Dollar

    Student: 130 Dollar

  • ANIMATION FEATURE
    Video length :46 - 180
    COMPETITION - Animation Feature Films by Directors from All Continents. 4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfill the following conditions: 4.1.1 Films must be feature films. (More than 45 minutes ). 4.1.2 * It should have been released/un released or produced between last year January to current year December. Not necessary for For upcoming film- with world premier (film not released yet). OR Not released yet and in post production films are also accepted. Now also we accept online screener. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATION'S, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student: 85 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 115 Dollar

    Student: 100 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 130 Dollar

    Student: 115 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 150 Dollar

    Student: 130 Dollar

  • HONORARY ASIA (For Feature Fiction Film)
    Video length :46 - 180
    We welcome you in JIFF as a senior and experienced film producer and director. It will be great honour for film lovers and for world cinema. This category is only for Asian continent for feature fiction films, who produced/directed minimum 5 films in their respective career. It is non-competitive international nominations category, in this category will screen top two or three films out of all submissions. 4. COMPETITION - Feature Films 4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfill the following conditions: 4.1.1 Films must be feature films. (More than 45 minutes ). 4.1.2 * It should have been released/un released or produced between last year January to current year December. Not necessary for For upcoming film- with world premier (film not released yet). OR Not released yet and in post production films are also accepted. ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS & ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student: 85 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 115 Dollar

    Student: 100 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 130 Dollar

    Student: 115 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 150 Dollar

    Student: 130 Dollar

  • JAIPUR CRITICS (For Feature Fiction Film)
    Video length :46 - 180
    JAIPUR CRITICS – For feature fiction films only, best film award from film critics. Its a different submission between main submission in the Feature Film (Fiction) category. 4. COMPETITION - Feature Films by Directors from All Continents. 4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfill the following conditions: 4.1.1 Films must be feature films. (More than 45 minutes ). 4.1.2 * It should have been released/un released or produced between last year January to current year December. Not necessary for For upcoming film- with world premier (film not released yet). OR Not released yet and in post production films are also accepted. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATION'S, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student: 85 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 115 Dollar

    Student: 100 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 135 Dollar

    Student: 115 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 150 Dollar

    Student: 130 Dollar

  • Short Documentary (01 Minutes to 45 Minutes)
    Video length :01 - 45
    All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between last year January to current year December within a running duration of 30 seconds to 45 minutes are eligible for the festival. 2. Entries of all films / documentaries (hereafter collectively called Films) shall be accepted only in DVD/BLURAY/DCP format OR Online screener. After nomination please send 2 BLURAY/DCP/DVD without watermark and any Advertisement OR Online screener. To be eligible for short film category & documentary competition section, a film must be less than 45 minutes in duration Animation, Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATION'S, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Short Fiction (01 Minutes to 45 Minutes)
    Video length :01 - 45
    All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between last year January to current year December within a running duration of 30 seconds to 45 minutes are eligible for the festival. 2. Entries of all films / documentaries (hereafter collectively called Films) shall be accepted only in DVD/BLURAY/DCP format OR Online screener. After nomination please send DVD/ 2 BLURAY / DCP without watermark and any Advertisement OR Online screener. To be eligible for short film category & documentary competition section, a film must be less than 45 minutes in duration Animation, Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Short Animation (01 Minutes to 30 Minutes)
    Video length :01 - 30
    All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between last year January to current year December within a running duration of 30 seconds to 30 minutes are eligible for the festival. 2. Entries of all films / documentaries (hereafter collectively called Films) shall be accepted only in DVD/BLURAY format OR Online screener. After nomination please send 2 BLURAY/DCP without watermark and any Advertisement OR Online screener. To be eligible for short film category & documentary competition section, a film must be less than 45 minutes in duration Animation, Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Web Series (01 Minutes to 30 Minutes)
    Video length :01 - 30
    All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between last year January to current year December within a running duration of 30 seconds to 30 minutes are eligible for the festival. Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes. Fee is for each episode. You can submit one episode, if you do not want submit full web series. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL LANGUAGES (with English subtitle) ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS. Now also we accept online screener.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Mobile Film (01 Minutes to 30 Minutes)
    Video length :01 - 30
    All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between last year January to current year December within a running duration of 30 seconds to 30 minutes are eligible for the festival. Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL LANGUAGES (with English subtitle) ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS. Now also we accept online screener.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Ad Film (1 to 10 minutes)
    Video length :01 - 10
    All ad films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between last year January to current year December within a running duration of 10 seconds to 10 minutes are eligible for the festival. ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATION'S & ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Music/Song/Album (Up to 10 Min)
    Video length :01 - 10
    Best Original Music Best Song (Audio or A/V both) Best Album (Audio or A/V both) JIFF will accept only those works that were writing/producing during the last two years.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Best Dialogue
    Script :01 - 250
    JIFF will accept only those works that were writing/producing during the last two years. Submit in Hindi or English only. Submit from any category. Top 5 Dialogue will be awarded in the Closing Ceremony of JIFF in January 2027.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Features (Films)
    Script :60 - 250
    Till 5 December 2026, experienced & new producers/directors/writers from all over the world can register or submit their script/s. The ISC Screenwriting Competition continues to empower global connectivity between screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, and innovators. Our goal is to discover new exciting screenwriting talent from around the world. Top finalists will get their scripts read by industry professionals. Top finalists will get their scripts read by industry professionals. CATEGORIES: Features & Shorts (Films) Television Features & Shorts including TV Shows and Serials (TV) - - Its new Features & Shorts (Drama) - - Its new AWARDS FOR SCREENPLAYS For features: First, Second & Third prize & for Shorts: First, Second & Third prize . Result will announce for screenplays on 8h January, 2027.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Shorts (Drama)
    Script :01 - 59
    Till 5 December 2026, experienced & new producers/directors/writers from all over the world can register or submit their script/s. The ISC Screenwriting Competition continues to empower global connectivity between screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, and innovators. Our goal is to discover new exciting screenwriting talent from around the world. Top finalists will get their scripts read by industry professionals. Top finalists will get their scripts read by industry professionals. CATEGORIES: Features & Shorts (Films) Television Features & Shorts including TV Shows and Serials (TV) - - Its new Features & Shorts (Drama) - - Its new AWARDS FOR SCREENPLAYS For features: First, Second & Third prize & for Shorts: First, Second & Third prize . Result will announce for screenplays on 9th January, 2026

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Television Features & Shorts including TV Shows and Serials (TV)
    Script :01 - 250
    Till 5 December 2026, experienced & new producers/directors/writers from all over the world can register or submit their script/s. The ISC Screenwriting Competition continues to empower global connectivity between screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, and innovators. Our goal is to discover new exciting screenwriting talent from around the world. Top finalists will get their scripts read by industry professionals. Top finalists will get their scripts read by industry professionals. CATEGORIES: Features & Shorts (Films) Television Features & Shorts including TV Shows and Serials (TV) - - Its new Features & Shorts (Drama) - - Its new AWARDS FOR SCREENPLAYS For features: First, Second & Third prize & for Shorts: First, Second & Third prize . Result will announce for screenplays on 8th January, 2027.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Films Nominated at Oscar 2027 (Short Fiction/Live Action) - Official entry to the Oscars
    Video length :1 - 45
    Short Fiction/Live Action

    2024/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 20 Dollar

    2024/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 30 Dollar

    2024/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 40 Dollar

    2024/12/15
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 50 Dollar

  • Films nominated at Oscar 2027 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars
    Video length :46 - 180
    4. COMPETITION - Films nominated at Oscar 2027 (Feature Documentary) - Official entry to the Oscars 4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfill the following conditions: 4.1.1 Films must be feature films. (More than 45 minutes ). 4.1.2 They must have been released/produced between last year January to current year December OR Not released yet and in post production films are also accepted. Now also we accept online screener. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2024/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student: 85 Dollar

    2024/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 115 Dollar

    Student: 100 Dollar

    2024/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 130 Dollar

    Student: 115 Dollar

    2024/12/15
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 150 Dollar

    Student: 130 Dollar

  • Films nominated (Feature Fiction) at Oscar 2027 - Official entry to the Oscars
    Video length :46 - 180
    4. COMPETITION - Films nominated at Oscar 2027 (Feature Fiction) - Official entry to the Oscars. 4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfill the following conditions: 4.1.1 Films must be feature films. (More than 45 minutes ). 4.1.2 They must have been released/produced between last year January to current year December OR Not released yet and in post production films are also accepted. Now also we accept online screener. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATION'S, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student: 85 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 115 Dollar

    Student: 100 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 130 Dollar

    Student: 115 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 150 Dollar

    Student: 130 Dollar

  • Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (from JIFF 2026-New)
    Video length :46 - 180
    Best OTT Feature Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January2025 and December 2026) 4. COMPETITION - Films 4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfill the following conditions: 4.1.1 Films must be feature films. (More than 45 minutes ). 4.1.2 The films must have been released or produced on any OTT platform between January of the previous year and December of the current year. Now also we accept online screener. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student: 85 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 115 Dollar

    Student: 100 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 130 Dollar

    Student: 115 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 150 Dollar

    Student: 130 Dollar

  • Best OTT Short Fiction Film (from JIFF 2026-New)
    Video length :1 - 45
    Best OTT Short Fiction Film (released on OTT, between January 2025 and December 2026) 1. All films shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between last year January to current year December within a running duration of 30 seconds to 45 minutes are eligible for the festival. 2. Entries of all films / documentaries (hereafter collectively called Films) shall be accepted only in DVD/BLURAY format OR Online screener. After nomination please send DVD/Blu Ray/Hard Disk/Online Screener without watermark and any Advertisement OR Online screener. To be eligible for short film category competition section, a film must be less than 45 minutes in duration Animation, Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 25 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 35 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 45 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 45 Dollar

  • Best Photograph (New from JIFF 2026)
    Video length :1 - 180
    Any type of photos taken after January 2026 are eligible.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 5 Dollar

    Student: 5 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 6 Dollar

    Student: 6 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 7 Dollar

    Student: 7 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 8 Dollar

    Student: 8 Dollar

  • AI Short Fiction
    Video length :1 - 30
    1. All AI films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between last year January to current year December within a running duration of 30 seconds to 45 minutes are eligible for the festival. 2. Entries of all films / documentaries (hereafter collectively called Films) shall be accepted only in DVD/BLURAY format OR Online screener. After nomination please send DVD/Blu Ray/Hard Disk/Online Screener without watermark and any Advertisement OR Online screener. To be eligible for AI short film category & documentary competition section, a film must be less than 45 minutes in duration Animation, Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 25 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 35 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 457 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 55 Dollar

  • AI Feature Fiction
    Video length :46 - 180
    4. COMPETITION - AI Feature Films by Directors from All Continents. (Benefits: from this category, will include in all type feature fiction film categories awards, automatically after submission) 4.1 Films entered in the Competition Section must fulfill the following conditions: 4.1.1 Films must be feature films. (More than 45 minutes ). 4.1.2 They must have been released/produced between last year January to current year December OR Not released yet and in post production films are also accepted. Now also we accept online screener. We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS, ALL LANGUAGES ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2026/08/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Student: 25 Dollar

    2026/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student: 35 Dollar

    2026/10/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student: 457 Dollar

    2026/12/10
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student: 55 Dollar

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