From seven continents.
From countless languages, memories, and myths.
One shared human pulse.

At the 7CIFF, films are judged continent-wise. The 7Continents International Film Festival is not just a celebration of cinema—it is a meeting of worlds. Across borders drawn by history and erased by imagination, filmmakers arrive with stories shaped by their soil, their silence, their storms, and their dreams.

Here, cinema travels freely—
from frozen landscapes to burning deserts,
from crowded cities to forgotten villages,
from intimate personal truths to bold global questions.

This festival exists to listen.
To amplify unheard voices.
To challenge familiar narratives.
And to remind us that while our cultures may differ, our stories breathe the same air.

Welcome to a festival without borders.
Welcome to 7 Continents International Film Festival
where the world watches itself, one film at a time.

7CIFF offer a valuable opportunity to attract viewers to your movie, showcase the talents involved, and open up possibilities for the film success. In 7CIFF Awards Judged Continent-Wise

At the 7Continents Film Festival, we are committed to empowering filmmakers and amplifying their voices. We provide a platform for emerging talents to showcase their work alongside industry veterans, fostering a community of collaboration, innovation, and artistic excellence. Through panel discussions, workshops, and networking events, we facilitate meaningful exchanges between filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals, sparking dialogue and inspiring new collaborations.

Seven Continents. One Screen.

Awards & Prizes

Section 1: Production Award (Continents Wise)

Best Feature Film (Continents Wise)
Best Short Film (Continents Wise)
Best Animation (Continents Wise)
Best Documentary (Continents Wise)
Best Music Video (Continents Wise)
Best Web Series (Continents Wise)
Best Film-Jury (Continents Wise)
Best Director (Continents Wise)
Best Debut Director (For Feature Films Only) (Continents Wise)
Special Festival Mention Certificate (Continents Wise)
Honorable Jury Mention Certificate (Continents Wise)

Section 2: Creative Awards (Continents Wise)

Best Cinematography (Continents Wise)
Best Editing (Continents Wise)
Best Screenplay (Continents Wise)
Best VFX (Continents Wise)

Section 3: Music Awards (Continents Wise)

Best Original Music (Continents Wise)
Best Background Music (Continents Wise)

Section 4: Performance Awards (Continents Wise)

Best Actor (Continents Wise)
Best Actress (Continents Wise)

Rules & Terms

1. Every official selected film in 7Continents International Film Festival will enjoy following benefits-

Promotion & Marketing:

-Listing on fest website in official selection section.
-Lifetime dedicated film page on fest website in catalogue.
-Film team video interviews will be published in
-Filmmaker’s Cut and promoted on social media.
-Film Pitch video will be published in Film Market and promoted among industry professionals.
-Film article in News & blog on festival website.

Film Market & Distribution:

-Miniboxoffice Film Market subscription for 03 months.
-Film Distribution, Sales, Pitching & networking opportunities.
-Personal page, project listing & future opportunities.

Recognition & Awards:

-The festival follows a continent-wise award system to promote fair, contextual, and diverse evaluation.
-Every submitted film will get certificate of participation.
-Every officially selected film will get Certificate of Excellence- Official Selection certificate.
-Every Award Winner will get Certificate of Excellence- Award Certificate & Trophy.
-Every festival attendee will get festival mementos.

Feedback & Criticism:

-Festival provide a unique opportunity for every filmmaker to get Jury score sheet in order to understand ‘how the movie performed in festival’ and for scope of improvement.
-Audience interaction after film screening.

Learning & Exchange:
-Master Classes on various current topics & trends.
Culture & business exchange with fellow filmmakers.

2. Year of production & accepted movie duration:

Year of production: Jan-2024 onwards
Feature Film, Documentaries & Animation: up-to 150 min
Short Film, Documentaries & Animation: up-to 60 min
Music Videos: 2-8 min & Web series- any duration
Films must be subtitled in English if language is other than English.

3. The decision of the Jury will be final and can’t be challenged.

4. 7CIFF-26 stages/process:

• Entry submission as per rules & regulations.
• Notification of shortlisted films by the festival office on 25 Aug 2026 and late submission notification on 01 Sept 2026.
• Delegate registration to attend 7CIFF-26. All filmmakers must have registered as delegate to attend the festival. Hospitality charges are applicable for filmmakers & attendees, which include lunch, tea/coffee with cookies & master classes.
• Festival movies screening & workshops followed by award ceremony on 12 Sept 2026 at Mumbai, India.

5. 7Continents International Film Festival-2026 does not take any type financial commitment for the expense incurred on the correspondence by the participant. All Travel, Lodging & Boarding and other miscellaneous expenses will have to be borne by the participant himself for attending the festival. No request for the same will be entertained.

6. The actual postal charges are applicable for award delivery via courier in case you are unable to attend the festival.

7. Once the film submitted can’t be withdrawn in any circumstances, however festival director reserve the rights to disqualify any film on certain grounds.

8. By submitting movie to 7Continents International Film Festival-2026, filmmaker/producer takes the whole responsibility of copyright issues of music, script and other creative and technical aspects of film.