New wave film school is a prominent film institute located Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
The idea behind the film festival is to promote and support film culture (both viewing and making) in the state of Kerala especially in student community. Minimal Cinema is a registered film society under FFSI Kerala. New wave film school is running under minimal cinema film society.

Awards & Prizes

Best Indian Film ( Feature Film or Documentary duration above 40 minutes) :Rs.50,000/
Best Director
Best Script
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Music
Best Performance [Acting]

Rules & Terms

1. Competition category is only for Indian films and documentaries ( Above 40 minutes)
2. There will not be any competition category for international documentaries and fiction films; they will be screened under world cinema section.
3. No screening fee will be provided to selected and non selected films
4. No travel support will be provided to the filmmakers who attend the film festival.
5. The films should have subtitles in English.
6. Entry fee will not be returned.
7. Selected films cannot be withdrawn by the filmmakers.
8. The decision of the selection committees and jury is final.
9. The film should have been produced within last 24 months.
10. Downloadable film files (MP4) should be sent for the selection process
10 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Datta Gund

    One of the best there is. Great atmosphere and hospitality. Amazing opportunity for everyone starting.

    November 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much...

  • D I P U None

    Namaskaram.
    I couldn't join the festival for this edition. But it was a joy for a debut filmmaker like me to have my short film Ocha selected for screening at the festival. :)
    Hope to join the next edition.

    November 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much. Will meet next edition.

  • Amos Mann

    It’s a great honour to be hosted by New Wave Film Institute, all the best for the screening!

    It’s so wonderful that the film is representing Aotearoa New Zealand internationally, something filmed and produced in the small coastal village of Paekākāriki, Kāpiti, Aotearoa New Zealand!

    Ngā mihi nui ki te New Wave International Short Documentary Film Festival!

    November 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for your response. For a puppet to live is wonderful work and our audience really enjoyed it.

  • Ivan Cordeiro

    One of the few Festivals that actually watched our film as most of them just take our money and give us funny excuses. We monitor the viewing from our back office and we know what we are talking about. We recommend this festival for the excellent curation and communication. Could not attend the actual festivities do to production schedule thus not allowing us to judge Hospitality and Networking. We will submit again in the near future. Thank you for the inclusion and consideration towards our film!

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much. We are proud.

  • Rupam Malakar

    Me and the entire team of "Ekaki" are extremely grateful to be a part of your prestigious film festival. Best wishes for your future editions.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much