Welcome to the CIFF2026!

Casablanca Independent Film Festival is an IMDb Qualified yearly film festival with live screening event which showcases independent movies around the world. This Kerala-Based festival is organized by Casablanca Film Factory, a leading film production company in Kerala.

Festival Director: Nirmal Baby Varghese
Find more about him on Google: https://g.co/kgs/iKjTmdX

Winners may upload their credits on IMDb.
IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0073321

Awards & Prizes

There are many award categories

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πŸ‘‰ Free Video Interview (YouTube) for every submitters!

πŸ‘‰ Each selected film will receive Casablanca Film Factory's digital distribution services in free of charge if required

πŸ‘‰ Free direct Official Entry to Casablanca Film Factory Awards
(IMDb Qualifying - https://imdb.com/event/ev0039833)
Selection Guaranteed - Worth upto $120.
More details: https://bit.ly/CFFilmAwards

πŸ‘‰ The winners and selected films will be awarded with official laurels and digital certificates!

πŸ‘‰ All the winners/nominees are eligible to add their accolade on IMDb

πŸ‘‰ Each selected film will receive special discounts on our next edition.

πŸ‘‰ Each selected film will receive special discounts on our partner festivals.

Rules & Terms

We accepts submissions from around the globe.

β€’ Feature Films (Over 40 min)
β€’ Short Films (Up to 40 min)
β€’ Documentary (Feature/Short)

A) Eligibility Requirements
1. We accept films of all genres.
2. Short feature films that are available for public online viewing are eligible
3. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
4. The films should have subtitles in English. Dialogue lists are not accepted.

B) Judging & Selection
If a film is selected, the Festival office will contact the entrant by email. The Festival does not provide feedback or screening notes to entries that are not selected. Selected films cannot be withdrawn by the filmmakers. The decision of the selection committees and jury is final.
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  • Alfred Caudullo

    Wonderful festival. I am so honored as a VR Immersive Filmmaker to be a part of it.

    March 2026
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  • Mikheil Gabaidze

    I wish the festival organizers great success and many victories, the filmmakers the creation of compelling films, and cinema-loving audiences many enjoyable screenings. <3

    March 2026
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  • mary weems

    It was a wonderful experience. Thanks!

    February 2026
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  • Ava Ferrera

    A very special thank you to this wonderful festival for awarding β€œEchoes of the Past” Best Documentary.

    January 2026
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  • Nancy Kimmel

    It was an distinct honor to have been chosen by the Casablanca Independent Film Festival. I want to extend my deepest appreciation for their dedication to film and creativity. Can't wait to do it again next year. Congratulations to all of the participants and winners.
    Kimmel Screen Productions
    N Kimmel

    January 2026
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