8 JANUARY - 12 JANUARY 2027, JAIPUR, INDIA

The 2026 edition of the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) was organized for the first time in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Now, the 18th edition of the festival will be held in Jaipur.

The Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2027 and 14th International Screenplay Competition - ISC@JIFF (Mind to Audience) edition will be organized in Jaipur.

The ISC Screenwriting Competition continues to empower global connectivity between Screenwriters, Filmmakers, Producers and Innovators.

Our goal is to discover new exciting screenwriting talent from around the world. Top finalists will get their scripts read by industry professionals.

Top finalists will get their scripts read by industry professionals.

Ex. Chairman for Writer's Meet and Screenplay Festival / Competition
Mr. Anjum Rajabali, Noted Film Writer, India

For more about Mr. Anjum Rajabali: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjum_Rajabali

Awards & Prizes

In each category, there will be top 3 awards. (top 3 winner/s).

CATEGORIES:

- Features Film (Fiction)
- Documentary Feature Film (Non-Fiction)
- Short Film (Fiction)
- Documentary Short Film (Non-Fiction)
- Television Features & Shorts including TV Shows and Serials (TV)

http://jiffindia.org/entryform.html

Rules & Terms

Rules & Regulations:

1. One person can submit a maximum of 2 entries. For features: page limit (paper size A4, with one enter space & font (any font) size-12) 2-250 & for Shorts: page limit (A4, with one enter space, font (any font) size-12) 2-80.

2. Screenplay other than language Hindi, English, Rajasthani, Urdu, Sanskrit, French, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi should be dubbed or translated into Hindi or English.

3. All entries produced/written/recorded after 1st January 2023 are eligible for the competition.

4. Entries will be accepted till final deadline only.

5. In each category, there will be the top 3 awards. (top 3 winner/s)

6. All selected entries will get a participation certificate.

7. After submitting the entry, JIFF will not return any submitted material.

8. If in any category JIFF will receive less than 5 submissions, in that condition, there will be no competition.

9. The script/screenplay/story should be your fundamental composition (मौलिक रचना). Your entry to any misinformation will be cancelled automatically.

10. The result will be announced during the closing ceremony or after the festival, if more entries are received than expected.

Rule No:- 17. Prize and certificate will be awarded to the director/writer (s) or producer(s) of the film/script. For any duties, fees and charges accrued from the transporting of the trophy, will be covered by the recipient, not the Festival organisers.

Rule No:- 18. All shortlisted entries will receive a certificate. (Cost of certificate production and courier charges will be covered by the submitter, Director or producer)

http://jiffindia.org/entryform.html
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  • chand pathak

    It was an honour to participate in the event of this stature. I really enjoyed the Two days at the event.

    I wish to thank NDFF & the jury for selecting my screenplay – “Babu Bhai Stand Up” for a special jury award. – Thank you!

    Right from beginning & through out, the communication was excellent and I was kept updated on everything.

    Venue chosen was GRAND! Registration at venue was smooth and friendly, The event was conducted highly professionally! Kudos to the entire Jiff/Ndff team! - Great job!

    An event this big however well managed may have few hiccoughs and further scope of improvement.

    March 2026
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  • ANIRUDDHA DATTA

    A well-organized event. Communications were clear and accurate. The venue for the festival, Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, was large, well-equipped and prestigious. The participants were noteworthy, both in number and variety. My screenplay 'Eyewitness' was ranked in the top three. It was a great honour to receive the award in front of the august and distinguished audience. Thank you ISC @ JIFF for the splendid experience and the cherished memory.

    March 2026
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  • John Ervin

    A great opportunity to showcase my feature screenplay "Washington State of Mind" in an international setting. I will be sure to submit more scripts to future editions.

    January 2025
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  • Saurabh Jain

    WORST SCREENPLAY COMPETITION. A COMPLETE SCAM. I have give one star to everything because it doesn't allow to rate lower than this. They don't even bother to respond to mails or calls. They don't even communicate properly to the participants. Also, they don't stick to the rules. DON"T WASTER YOUR MONEY.

    March 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Mr. Saurabh Jain JIFF family has responded to all your emails. The certificate has been sent to you. We move forward on the right path in dialogue. If you still have problems, write. Personal problems are not a part of our communication. Thanks for joining us. श्री सौरभ जैन जिफ परिवार ने आपकी सभी ईमेलस का जवाब दिया है. प्रमाण पत्र आपको भेज दिया है. हम संवाद में सही रास्ते से आगे बढ़ते हैं. फिर भी परेशानी हैं तो लिखें. व्यक्तिगत परेशानियां हमारे संवाद का हिस्सा नहीं है. हमसे जुड़ने के लिए शुक्रिया.

  • Dale Melgaard

    Excellent organization and communication. Highly recommend submitting your work to this festival.

    March 2024
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