River Stone International Film Festival

Festival overview

About River Stone International Film Festival

Physical film festival in Mumbai, India with submission categories including Screenplay (Written Only) and Short Film (All Genre Films).

Creativity is everywhere - we are proudly open to all kind of projects with no restriction as long as it is inventive and full of creativity. We are excited to be part of your journey and devoted to supporting and encouraging all-new content creators.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens: Jun 10, 2026
Final Submission Deadline: Mar 24, 2027
Notification Date: Mar 31, 2027
Festival Starts: Apr 22, 2027
Festival Ends: Apr 22, 2027

Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+

Submissions through online platform only.
Download file is needed for the screening purpose.
All Genre acceptable.
There is no production year barrier for submission.
You can submit as many as films you want.
Entry will not be valid without an entry fee.
No refund will be processed if the film is withdrawn/no accepted/disqualified or not shown for any other reason.
Festival committee's decision is final.
Rules & regulations may be changed by the festival committee without any intimation.
Festival does not deal with any copyright issues. All copyright issues should be resolved by the film submitter.
Filmmakers are allowed to use River Stone International Fi

River Stone International Film Festival

About River Stone International Film Festival

Important Dates

Rules & Eligibility

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Screenplay (Written Only)

Short Film (All Genre Films)

Short Student Film (All Genre Films)

Documentary Film

Animation Film

LGBTQ Film

Drama Film (Genre Specific Award)

Comedy Film (Genre Specific Award)

Horror Film (Genre Specific Award)

Thriller Film (Genre Specific Award)

Romantic Film (Genre Specific Award)

Sc-Fi Film (Genre Specific Award)

Experiment Film (Genre Specific Award)

Music Video

Web Series

Best Director (Director's Award)

Best Female Director (Director's Award)

Best Young Director [(Under 18 Year) (Director's Award)]

Best First time Director (Director's Award)

Best Cinematographer (Technical Award)

Best Editor (Technical Award)

Best Screenwriter (Talent Award)

Best Actor (Talent Award)

Best Actress (Talent Award)

Best Actor (Supporting Role) (Talent Award)

Best Actress (Supporting Role) (Talent Award)

Best Child Actor (Under 14 year) (Talent Award)

Best Child Actress (Under 14 year) (Talent Award)

Best Young Actress [(Under 18 year) (Talent Award)]

Best Young Actor (Under 18 year) (Talent Award)