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7th India International Star Film Festival

West Bengal, India

Festival overview

About 7th India International Star Film Festival

Physical film festival in West Bengal, India with submission categories including Best Short Film and Experimental Short Film.

India is a culturally rich & destination of many budding filmmakers since past century. The festival objective is to give momentum to the cinema & to foster the growth of new breed of filmmakers.

The festival is dedicated to serve the short filmmakers specifically from all parts of India as well as world. The festival objective is to create films culture, promotion of upcoming filmmakers.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens
Mar 27, 2026
Final Submission Deadline
Feb 10, 2027
Notification Date
Feb 19, 2027
Festival Starts
Feb 26, 2027
Festival Ends
Mar 8, 2027
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+

  1. Entry fees Non- Refundable.

  2. Film/Video Duration – Any length

  3. The film/video can be of any language or of any genre. All non-English films must have English subtitles.

  4. YouTube, Google Drive & Vimeo links are accepted. Make sure that the links are not password protected and don't delete the upload till the date of award ceremony of ISFFA. The decision of the festival committee and jury members will be considered final.

  5. All information will be given on Festival Facebook page, or an attempt will be made to contact by mail.

  6. A director or production company may enter more than one category for a short film and may submit more than one film, provided a separate Entry Form and separate Entry Fee accompanies each category and film. The entry form must clearly mark the section/category entered for.

  7. Selection of Short Films Music Videos for ISFFA will be done by a panel of 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 section and is likely to promote racism or ill will in the society and for any circumstances festival committee will not be answerable for such decision to any person(s), or company or organization.

  8. Cost of courier charge will cover the submitter or Director or Producer, 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.

  9. Entrant agrees to be bound by all terms of these official festival rules and regulations as established herein. The India International Star Film Festival Awards r

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

Best Short Film

Best Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Experimental Short Film

Experimental Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Horror Short Film

Best Horror Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best LGBTQ Short Film

Best LGBTQ Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Silent Short Film

Best Silent Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Children Short Film

Best Children Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Mobile Short Film

Best Mobile Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Lockdown Short Film

Best Lockdown Short Film currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Director

Best Director currently lists a maximum runtime of 40 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 40 minutes
Category

Best Producer

Best Producer currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Story

Best Story currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Screenplay

Best Screenplay currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Editor

Best Editor currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Cinematographer

Best Cinematographer currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Actor

Best Actor currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Actress

Best Actress currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

Best Child Actor

Best Child Actor currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

DOCUMENTARY

DOCUMENTARY currently lists a maximum runtime of 40 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 40 minutes
Category

ANIMATED FILM

ANIMATED FILM currently lists a maximum runtime of 30 minutes. Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 30 minutes
Category

MUSIC VIDEO

Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
Category

FEATURE FILM

FEATURE FILM currently lists a maximum runtime of 200 minutes. Listed fees include USD 8.5 early-bird, USD 11 regular, USD 14 late, and USD 17 extended.

Current FeeUSD 8.50Early
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 200 minutes
Category

BEST LYRICS

Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
Category

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR

Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
Category

BEST SINGER

Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early
Category

BEST SOUND DESIGN

Listed fees include USD 6.5 early-bird, USD 7 regular, USD 9 late, and USD 10 extended.

Current FeeUSD 6.50Early