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15th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-26

Delhi NCR Uttar Pradesh, highly creative & engaging short films from around the world to fulfill the cinegoers' appetite of the capital city of I

Festival overview

About 15th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-26

Physical film festival in Delhi NCR Uttar Pradesh, highly creative & engaging short films from around the world to fulfill the cinegoers' appetite of the capital city of I with submission categories including Short Films Music Awards- SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-

Festival is one such successful effort started in year 2012 by Miniboxoffice with successful 2012 to 2025 editions. The festival brings thoughtful, highly creative & engaging short films from around the world to fulfill the cinegoers' appetite of the capital city of India.

The festival aim is to establish a short film industry which runs parallel to commercial cinema. 15th Delhi Shorts International Film Festival-2026 is meant to grow many folds.

The inaugural year 2012 was a big success followed by super successful previous editions & enjoys the credibility of one of the most trusted short film festival of India. The festival was not only embraced by the short filmmaker’s but regarded by the media & industry members also.

The festival objective is to boost-up the short film market & providing exhibition platform to short filmmakers. The festival gives the professional networking opportunities & at the same time introduces the latest trends in cinema to the filmmakers.

15th DSIFF-26 is a unique platform here you can share, learn, showcase, observe & do many more thing to polish your creative & technical skills. We hope that this festival will turn a milestone in your filmmaking career.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Nov 26, 2025
Final Submission Deadline
Oct 5, 2026
Notification Date
Oct 6, 2026
Festival Starts
Oct 17, 2026
Festival Ends
Oct 17, 2026
Location details

Office & Venue

Venue address
Main GT Karnal Road New Delhi, Delhi 110036 India
Recognition

Awards & Prizes

Best Short FilmBest AnimationBest DocumentaryBest Music VideoBest Director Special Festival Mention Honorable Jury MentionBest Ad Film Creative AwardsBest CinematographyBest EditingBest ScreenplayBest VFX Performance AwardsBest ActorBest ActressBest Supporting ActorBest Supporting Actress Music AwardsBest Original Music
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+
  1. Fee, Awards & Submission: Submit movie free for preview & Pay the fee only if selected, No submission will be considered until the non-refundable entry fee has been paid.

  2. Production Awards ❏ Best Feature Film ❏ Best Short Film ❏ Best Animation ❏ Short Documentary ❏ Best Music Video ❏ Best Film-Jury ❏ Best Director ❏ Special Festival Mention ❏ Honorable Jury Mention ❏ Best Ad Film Entry Fee: For all production awards Short Film, Short Documentary, Short Animation, Music Video & Ads: Regular Students: €37 Regular Professional: € 40 Creative Awards ❏ Best Cinematography ❏ Best Editing ❏ Best Screenplay ❏ Best VFX Entry Fee: For all creative awards Short Film, Short Documentary, Short Animati

  3. Every official selected film in DSIFF-26 will enjoy following benefits- Promotion & Marketing: -Listing on fest website in official selection section. -Lif

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

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Short Films Music Awards- SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-SELECTION & PAY IF SELECTED: Short Film/Docu/Animation/Music Video/AD Film: Best Original Music, Best Background Score

SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-SELECTION & PAY IF SELECTED. The fee is 40 euros. Music category covers following Awards: Best Original Music Best Background Music

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RuntimeMaximum runtime: 60 minutes
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Production Awards: Short Films, Animations, Documentaries & Music Videos

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Short Films Performance Awards- SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-SELECTION & PAY IF SELECTED: Short Film: Best Actor & Actress

SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-SELECTION & PAY IF SELECTED. The fee is 40 euros. Performance category covers following Awards- Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress

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RuntimeMaximum runtime: 60 minutes
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Production Awards: Best Short Film Best Animation Best Documentary Best Music Video Best Director Special Festival Mention Special Jury Mention

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Short Films Creative Awards- SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-SELECTION & PAY IF SELECTED: Short Film/Docu/Animation/Music Videos/Ad Film:- Best Cinematographer, Editor, VFX, Screenplay

SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-SELECTION & PAY IF SELECTED. The fee is 40 euros. Creative category covers following awards- Best Cinematography Best Editing Best Screenplay Best VFX

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RuntimeMaximum runtime: 60 minutes
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Pre Deadline

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Short Films Production Awards- SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-SELECTION & PAY IF SELECTED: Short Film/Docu/Animation/Music Video/Ad Film: Best Film, Best Director, Jury Award, Sp. Mention, Be

SUBMIT FREE FOR PRE-SELECTION & PAY IF SELECTED. The fee is 40 euros. Production category covers following award- Best Short Film Best Animation Best Documentary Best Music Video Best Ad Film Best Director Special Festival Mention Special Jury Mention

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RuntimeMaximum runtime: 60 minutes
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Quarter Deadline

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Creative Awards: Short Films, Animations, Documentaries & Music Videos

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Creative Awards: Best Cinematography Best Editing Best Screenplay Best VFX

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Music Awards: Short Films, Animations, Documentaries & Music Videos

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Music Awards: Best Original Music Best Background Music

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Performance Awards: Short Films

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Performance Awards: Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress

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Screenplay- Short & Feature

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Fiction

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Ad Films

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Submit ad films of any duration

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AI

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Films made using Artificial Intelligence Technology

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