INDO DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (IDIFF) is the first collaborative program of recognizing and acknowledging talents all over the world. It is an annual and a monthly qualifying festival open to all aspiring filmmakers across the globe. All the award winning artists of the monthly editions are further nominated for the annual awards and the red carpet ceremony which will be covered by media at the annual function. INDO DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL not only aims at giving out trophies and certificates but recognizing talents and supporting the career of artists working in the film industry as writers, directors, producers, actors, cinematographers, editors, composers etc. As we are in the process of expanding our footprints, the festival would be truly a international platform for all filmmakers beyond language barriers across the globe. We truly care about the language of cinema, independent film making, filmmakers, arts and all the artists involved in each film project. We have dedicated board members who are professionals with great experience about the film industry. Every month we invite new board of well renowned juries for the selection process from various crafts.

Awards & Prizes

All entries are promoted through our social media and website with a featured page with a synopsis, film stills and trailer.For this purpose, we recommend that projects must be fully entered on FilmFreeway, including film stills, production pictures, downloadable poster, and trailer or teaser. All projects officially selected in each season receive INDO DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL laurel and a custom digital certificate. Some of the award-winning films are screened at the Mentioned Venue, and their crews are invited to attend and participate in a public Q&A of INDO DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
Finally, the most competitive films are invited to join our Annual Live Screening Events.
ANNUAL AWARDS
Based on the highest rates, the pools of monthly IDIFF given during the annual cycle are eligible for nominations for the annual awards. Our judges' committee can decide to nominate other award-winning or finalists projects. All annual nominees are screened also at the Rotary Sadan (Venue can be changed by our authority), during the annual event, which follows the traditional format of annual festivals. At the annual events, award winners will also receive INDO DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Awards official trophy. These trophies can be ordered by any award winner from the monthly rounds.
Judges gives scores based on the quality and creativity of entries on a performance scale and winning entries are recognized and awarded monthly at four levels.It can be also given by Honorable Mentions and Outstanding Achievement Awards (special jury mentions).
Some categories or level of awards can have no winners if there are submissions not meeting the requirements.

Rules & Terms

All films must have English language subtitles.
Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted, but a separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
No fee waiver.
All entry fees are non-refundable.
The decision of the jury committee will be final.
INDO DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (IFIFF) reserves the right to change or re-schedule the dates, venue, awards & categories without consent or information to contestants.
The organizers reserve the right not to award any or all of the prizes.
By submitting, you agree that you own all copyrights and intellectual properties to your work.
We reserve the right to use any part of your submission for promotional purposes on our website and social media accounts.

DUBAI or KOLKATA city is our monthly event screening places.
Annual event will be held in KOLKATA.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
1. Amateur videos.
2. Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations.
3. Projects involving politics/films promoting political agenda.
4. Pornography.
5. Films with a poor production standard (bad sound, lack of subtitles for non-English films, poor resolution).

DISCLAIMER:

(i) INDO DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL any resemblance to other events is purely coincidental. We do not represent or can be represented by any other organization.
(ii) Also, we do not disclose any kind of information with third parties.
(iii) Finally, please be aware that we do not ask for or accept any kind of donations.
INDO DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 © All Rights Reserved.
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  • Aichurok Borukeeva

    A wonderful festival and a very sociable, professional team of organizers. Bravo! God willing, I'll see you at the annual festival parade.
    Once again we express our gratitude for
    OF ACHIEVEMENT
    PROUDLY PRESENTED TO
    Aichurok Borukeeva
    Best Debut Filmmaker
    "Stone"
    From Kyrgyzstan You are the best! Good luck to you INDO DUBAI!

    April 2024
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  • Hadif Ahmed alias Hadi I Hussain

    This is a fantastic experience for me with Indo Dubai International Film Festival achieving the Best Short Film award. Film freeway is a helpful organisation. Thank you all.

    April 2024
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  • Stephen Campbell

    It was a great honour to be selected for this festival.

    April 2024
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  • Leah Rowell

    Thank you for give my script an honorable mention.

    April 2024
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  • Sijith Valliyankal

    Wonderful festival. Thank you for including our project as part of the event.

    April 2024
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