Chambal International Film Festival Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were grand success.
In Season 1, 316 films from 28 Countries were submitted and 160 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Harishchandrachi Factory’ (2009) was also screened under special focus in Season 1.

In Season 2, 492 films from 35 Countries were submitted and 243 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Court’ (2015) was also screened under special focus in Season 2.

In Season 3, 604 films from 40 Countries were submitted and 398 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Shwaas’ (2004) was also screened under special focus in Season 3.

In Season 4, 701 films from 54 Countries were submitted and 464 films were selected for screening.

In Season 5, 809 films from 63 Countries were submitted and 494 films were selected for screening.

In Season 6, 903 films from 71 Countries were submitted and more than 300 films were selected for screening.

In Season 7, 1007 films from 82 Countries were submitted and more than 250 films were selected for screening. Loksabha Speaker Hon'ble Mr. Om Birla Sir inaugurated the opening ceremony.

FESTIVAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUPFuftZLa8

The highlights are:
1. Free Hospitality to all the film makers including stay at hotel, meals and conveyance (hotel to venue).
2. Awards in 75 categories.
3. Jury members are from INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY.
4. Excellent media coverage.
5. Great Exposure (5000 plus audience)
6. Support for releasing films on leading OTT platforms.
7. World’s one of the most loved and best reviewed film festivals.
8. Workshops, Networking and Seminars.
9. Certificate Of Official Selection to all the Nominated Films.
10. Certificate Of Participation to all the participants.
11. The films were screened on multiple screens

Chambal International Film Festival, India is a platform where film makers will get an opportunity to showcase their talent to film loving great audience. Also the audience will get a chance to watch some wonderful short films, documentary films, animation films and music videos of various film makers of the World. The Honorable Jury members Mr. Sayeed Quadri (Renowned Lyricist), Mr. Kshitij Tarey (Famous Singer and Music Composer) and Mr. Ranjan Das (Eminent Editor and Writer) from Indian Film Industry are reputed names. Late Mr. Suresh Naik (Highly Experienced DOP and Special Effect Co- Ordinator) was also a part of the jury.

Categories:
Best Feature Film (Fiction)
Best Feature Film (Documentary)
Best Featurette Film (Fiction)
Best Featurette Film (Documentary)
Best Short Film (Fiction)
Best Short Film (Documentary)
Best Animation Film
Best Music Video
Best Ad Film
Best Feature Film Runner Up (Fiction)
Best Feature Film Runner Up (Documentary)
Best Featurette Film Runner Up (Fiction)
Best Featurette Film Runner Up (Documentary)
Best Short Film Runner Up
Best Short Film (Documentary) Runner Up
Best Animation Film Runner Up
Best Music Video Runner Up
Best Ad Film Runner Up
Best Director (Feature)
Best Director (Featurette)
Best Director (Short)
Best Director (Documentary Feature)
Best Director (Documentary Featurette)
Best Director (Documentary Short)
Best Director (Animation)
Best Director (Music Video)
Best Director (Ad Film)
Best Actor (Feature, Featurette, Short)
Best Actress (Feature, Featurette, Short)
Best Child Actor
Best Director Of Photography (Feature, Featurette, Short)
Best Editor(Feature, Featurette, Short)
Best Background Score
Best Production Design
Best Story (Feature, Featurette, Short, Animation)
Best Screenplay (Feature, Featurette, Short, Animation)
Best Narrative (Feature, Featurette, Short, Animation)
Best Sound (Feature, Featurette, Short)

Awards will be given in Professional and Students category separately.
Student Category Awards- Best Short Film, Best Animation Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Music Video, Best Director (In All Categories).

Mentioned in official website i.e www.ciff.co.in

Overall Rating
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  • Daria Sorokina

    It was a great experience to be part of the festival. We’re grateful for winning the award and for the opportunity to share our film with such an engaged audience.

    February 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for the response. Chambal International Film Festival team is so glad to receive your attention and appreciation. Your words are really inspiring and motivating. Hope to see another fantastic project from you in next season.
    Regards :)

  • Its a very good festival. I will submit my next project.

    February 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for the evaluation. It was wonderful having your project in Chambal International Film Festival. Hope to see another brilliant project from you in next Season.
    Regards :)

  • Urmi Negi

    It was a wonderful experience to be a part of this wonderful festival. Chambal Film Festival has a very well organized and extremely professional team. The communication was excellent from start to finish. I consider myself fortunate that my film *Bathon Subero Ghaam 2 * was selected for this festival and finally won the Best Actress award, which I feel proud to receive. Many congratulations to the entire Chambal Festival for organizing this festival in such a wonderful manner and many best wishes for the future.🎉

    February 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Chambal International Film Festival sincerely thank you for the kind words in appreciation. Your compliments have really encouraged our team to do even better in future. Hope to see your marvelous creation again in next Season.
    Regards :)

  • I am truly honored that COLORS has been selected for your prestigious festival. It means a lot to have our film recognized on a platform that celebrates cultural storytelling and artistic expression.

    Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to share our work with a wider audience.

    February 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for the feedback. It was amazing having your project in Chambal International Film Festival. We were glad to screen your superb work which was appreciated by Jury and audience. Regards :)

  • Fabienne Le Houerou

    Amazing festival. One of the best festival in Rajasthan. Very innovative and open on the international level. Thank you for your welcoming.

    February 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your beautiful compliments ! It is because of wonderful film makers like you whose fantastic films make Chambal International Film Festival a great festival. Hope to see your one more excellent film again in next Season.
    Regards :)