American Tamil International Film Festival is conducting a innovative international film festival and invites participation from aspiring and upcoming independent filmmakers. A unique film Festival, focusing on opportunity creation for global filmmakers.

The purpose of American Tamil International Film Festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between Tamil & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. American Tamil International Film Festival also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.

Our festival supports independent cinema across formats and aims to showcase the best talent & cinema from across the globe.

Reaching a potential audience of 100,000 Tamil descent at America, as well as millions of world movie lovers, American Tamil International Film Festival provides a unique cultural destination for USA based ex-patriots to connect with the culture of home through the magic of cinema.

MISSION & OBJECTIVE

The "American Tamil International Film Festival" mission is to celebrate the independent motion picture and literary arts by providing a platform for filmmakers and writers to have their work awarded and screened.

American Tamil International Film Festival is a three day festival that kicks off with a networking hour, followed by quality films. We follow the films with a Q & A from the filmmakers and actors in attendance. Then follow the screenings with additional networking opportunities.

Awards & Prizes

Awards are presented in the following categories by the Festival Jury

All winners will receive Trophy & Certificates.
All Official Selected will receive "Official Selection Certificates".

Awards & Prizes are only one part of this great festivals amenities. Don't miss out on this great opportunity and festival to get your name and project recognition out there.

The American Tamil International Film Festival will present cash awards in the following categories for 2027 winners at the Festival.

* Certificates and Trophy

• Best Feature Film
• Best Feature Documentary
• Best Short Film
• Best Short Documentary
• Best Covid19 Film
• Best Super Short Film
• Student Film
• Best Music Video
• Web/TV Series
• Experimental Film
• Animated Film
• Inspirational Film
• Drama Short Film
• Comedy Short Film
• Horror Short Film
• Thriller Short Film
• Action Short Film
• Sci-Fi Short Film
• Fantasy Short Film
• LGBTQ Short Film
• Advertising
• Best Short Script
• Best Feature Script

Rules & Terms

A) American Tamil International Film Festival Eligibility Requirements

1. We accept films of all genres.
2. Films completed on or after Jan 1, 2018 are eligible for consideration. Non-English or Tamil films must have English language subtitles.
3. Short films must be under 40 minutes and features should be 40 mins and over.
4. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
5. Entrants confirm and warrant required legal authority to submit the entry.

B) American Tamil International Film Festival Submission Guidelines

1. Films must be submitted via online screener hosted by Vimeo, you tube, on DVD or on Blu-ray disc.
2. Only complete entries (including fee payment) will be considered.
3. Entrants are permitted to submit works-in-progress (i.e., without final color correction or sound mixing), but please note that the programming committee will only consider the version submitted. Subsequent cuts or replacement copies will only be accepted at the request of the programming committee.
4. No filmmaker or writer will be either discriminated against or favored by their country of origin, language, age, education, ideology, or by their economic resources.

C) ATIFF Judging & Selection

Films are selected for Festival presentation by the American Tamil Film Festival programming committee. If a film is selected, the Festival office will contact the entrant by phone or email. The Festival does not provide feedback or screening notes to entries that are not selected.

All competitive film categories are judged during or before the Festival.

D) ATIFF Entry Fees

Each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable. Fees cover registration, registration notification, consideration by the programming department, and notification of the results. These fees may be paid by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express).

E) We do not accept:
1. Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations