1. The Bangalore Documentary Film Festival accepts documentary and nonfiction films made by Indian filmmakers or produced in India.
2. Films must be submitted through FilmFreeway.
3. Eligible films must have been completed after January 1, 2025.
4. Documentary Shorts must have a runtime of less than 60 minutes.
5. Documentary Features must have a runtime of 60 minutes or longer.
6. Films in languages other than English must be subtitled in English.
7. Works-in-progress may be submitted. Selected films must provide a final screening version before the festival.
8. Multiple entries are permitted, but each film requires a separate submission and entry fee.
9. Submission fees are non-refundable.
10. The applicant confirms that they hold all necessary rights for exhibition of the submitted work and that all music, images, footage, and other copyrighted materials used in the film have been properly cleared.
11. Selected filmmakers will be notified by email and must provide screening materials, publicity stills, synopsis, director biography, and other promotional materials requested by the festival.
12. Screening files must be provided in high-quality MP4 format. The festival does not currently accept DCPs or Prores at the moment.
13. The festival reserves the right to use film stills, trailers, excerpts, and promotional materials for publicity and festival-related promotion.
14. The festival programming team reserves the right to determine the final screening schedule and presentation format.
15. By submitting a film, the applicant acknowledges and accepts all festival rules and regulations.
