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Introduction to the film festival

NEW DELHI FILM FESTIVAL - NDFF 28 to 30 March 2024 Award Ceremony: 30 March, 2024 New Delhi INDIA Human interests are changing, with changing cinema techniques and short/documentary/feature film styles are changing us and our attitude. This attitude will now screen in the heart of Delhi through the finest global short, feature and documentary films. ONE FILM CAN CHANGE ONE PERSON OR ALL HUMAN OR ONE COUNTRY OR WHOLE WORLD. WELCOME TO THE CAPITAL OF INDIA Organized by: Jaipur International Film Festival & Trust. Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, we welcomes all Chinese Filmmakers to review and apply for the upcoming 2024 NDFF on the platform.

Awards

NDFF AWARDS TOP FIVE FILMS IN EACH CATEGORY OR For SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM CATEGORY BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM SPECIAL JURY MENTION For SHORT FICTION FILM CATEGORY 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 OTHER AWARDS (Will be eligible if minimum 5 films received in one category) BELOW AWARDS DEPENDS ON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE 10. BEST POLITICAL FILM 11. BEST SPORTS FILM 12. BEST WOMEN FILM 13. BEST CHILDREN FILM 14. BEST WILDLIFE FILM 15. BEST WAR AND PEACE FILM 16. BEST COMEDY FILM 17. BEST ROMANTIC FILM 18. BEST HORROR FILM 19. BEST CURRENT ISSUE FILM 20 to 22. BEST FILM FROM EACH CONTINENT (LIKE ASIA, EUROPE, AMERICA, AFRICA) For STUDENT FILMS Top Five Films For ANIMATION FEATURE Top Five films For SHORT ANIMATION FILM BEST SHORT ANIMATION FILM SPECIAL JURY MENTION For WEB SERIES TOP FIVE WEB SERIES SPECIAL JURY MENTION For MOBILE FILM TOP FIVE MOBILE FILMS For AD FILMS Top Five Ad Films FOR FEATURE FICTION FILM 1. GOLDEN CAMEL - For Best Director 2. RED ROSE - For best released film between September 2022 and March 2024 3. GREEN ROSE - For a film which gives 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 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 FILM FOR INDIAN PANORAMA (From India Only) 22. BEST DELHI CRITICS FILM 23. BEST WELCOME REGARD FILM 24. BEST FILM FROM EACH CONTINENT (LIKE ASIA, EUROPE, AMERICA, AFRICA) 27. SPECIAL JURY MENTION BELOW AWARDS DEPENDS ON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR FEATURE FICTION 28. BEST POLITICAL FILM 29. BEST SPORTS FILM 30. BEST WOMEN FILM 31. BEST CHILDREN FILM 32. BEST WILDLIFE FILM 33. BEST WAR AND PEACE FILM 34. BEST COMEDY FILM 35. BEST ROMANTIC FILM 36. BEST HORROR FILM 37. BEST CURRENT ISSUE FILM For DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE GOLDEN CAMEL (Documentary Feature) - For best Director GREEN ROSE (Documentary Feature) - For a film which gives global message YELLOW ROSE (Documentary Feature) - For upcoming film- with world premier BEST SOUND & EDITING BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY SPECIAL JURY MENTION TOP THREE FILMS FROM 11. DELHI SPECIAL (11A to 11D) (Duration upto 30 minutes, Submit short fiction or short documentary only) 11A. DELHI BOL DELHI POL (Film should be based on Delhi politics, Delhi development or about how to make Delhi to New Delhi.) 11B. CLEAN DELHI GREEN DELHI (Film should be based on Clean Delhi Green Delhi theme.) 11C. FAIRER & FEARLESS DELHI (Any subject which create Fairer & Fearless Delhi, which empowers the citizen, children and women that they can live in Delhi without any fear) 11D. COLORFUL DELHI & CULTURAL DELHI (Any film based on Delhi culture, history, traditions etc.) Screenplay - Top five screenplays in each categories.

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：AVI HDV MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG
New Delhi Film Festival-NDFF New Delhi - Eligibility Regulations 1. All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between January 2022 to February 2024 within a running duration of 30 seconds to 180 minutes are eligible for the festival/award/s. 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 without watermark and any Advertisement OR Online screener for download. 3. There shall be 11 categories in the festival/award: Feature Fiction, Animation Feature, Documentary Feature, Short Fiction, Short Documentary, Short Animation, Student Film (short fiction, short documentary and short animation), Mobile Film, Web Series, Ad Film & Delhi Special 11A to 11D. A- To be eligible for Feature Fiction, Animation Feature, Documentary Feature category competition section, a film must be 45(+) minutes to 180(-) minutes A- To be eligible for short fiction film, short documentary film, short animation film, and Delhi special (11A to 11D four categories) category competition section, a film must be less than 45 minutes in duration B- Student film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes C- Mobile film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes D- Ad film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 7 minutes E- Web Series: submit maximum 10 web series, shortlisted top one only out of all submissions if selected by the jury 4. If a film is not eligible to be entered in any category will be eligible for Best Critic Film. 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 NDFF 2024 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 list of top selected films in each category shall be put up on the festival website: March 15, 2024. 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. NDFF 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 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 New Delhi FF please collect, there will be no charges.) 19. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. 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 NDFF) only so as to reach the Festival Director not later than 10 March, 2023. DVD’s 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. 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. 

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    7

Film Festival Features

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

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2023-05-12
    Submission start time

  • 2023-06-15
    Earlybird Deadline

  • 2023-09-15
    Regular Deadline

  • 2023-12-15
    Late Deadline

  • 2024-03-05
    Extended Deadline

  • 2024-03-05
    Submission end time

  • 2024-03-15
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2024-03-15
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2024-03-28
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2024-03-30
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Feature Fiction
    Video length ：46 - 180
    Feature Fiction duration: 45 minutes to 180 minutes.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student： 90 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Documentary Feature
    Video length ：46 - 180
    Documentary Feature duration: 45 minutes to 180 minutes.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student： 90 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Animation Feature
    Video length ：46 - 180
    Animation Feature duration: 45 minutes to 180 minutes.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 100 Dollar

    Student： 90 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Short Fiction (01 Minutes to 45 Minutes)
    Video length ：1 - 45
    Short Fiction duration: up to 45 minutes. Year of production: January 2022 to March 2024 ALL GENRE & FORMATS ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Short Animation
    Video length ：1 - 45
    Short Animation duration: up to 45 minutes.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Television Features & Shorts including TV Shows and Serials (TV)
    Script ：1 - 200
    Till 5 March 2023, experienced & new producers/directors/writers from all over the world can register or submit their script/s. (up to 200 pages)

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 18.75 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 26.25 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 33.75 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 41.25 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Student Film
    Video length ：1 - 30
    Student Film duration: under 30 minutes. Submit any Short Fiction, Short Documentary & Short Animation.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Web Series
    Video length ：1 - 30
    Web Series (submit maximum 10 web series, if selected by the jury, only one will be shortlisted among all the submissions.). Every/each episode/segment will count one web series.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Mobile Film
    Video length ：1 - 30
    Mobile Film duration: under 30 minutes. Submit any Short Fiction and Short Documentary shoot by any mobile camera.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Ad Film
    Video length ：1 - 7
    Ad Film duration: under 7 minutes.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival
  • Short Documentary
    Video length ：1 - 45
    Short Documentary duration: up to 45 minutes.

    2023/06/15
    Earlybird Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 20 Dollar

    2023/09/15
    Regular Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 30 Dollar

    2023/12/15
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2024/03/05
    Extended Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Submit to the Festival

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