31st edition of International Social Justice Film Festival of India will be held on 18-20 September 2026

The film festival was started by MARUPAKKAM in 2014 in association with Goethe-Insitut Chennai.

We organise 2-3 editions per year depending upon the requests from various educational and cultural institutions across India.

We are happy to inform you that we will be organising our 31st edition.

The upcoming event is organised by MARUPAKKAM in association with various institutions in Chennai.

It is a non competitive film festival.

The rationale behind the film festival is to appreciate and support films on Social Justice from both Indian and international filmmakers, producers and distributors.

Categories : Documentaries, short fiction, animation, music videos and experimental films

To know more about our previous editions : http://socialjusticefilmfestivals.blogspot.com

Awards & Prizes

No competition.

Rules & Terms

1) Films based on Social Justice will be accepted
2) Indian and international & Old and new films are invited
3) One filmmaker / producer can send any number of films
4) Films that promote hatred will not be accepted
5) Both Indian and international films are invited
6) It is a competitive film festival for Indian films
6a) There is no competition for International films
7) No screening fee will be paid.
8) Selection committees' decisions are final
9) One member from the selected films will be invited to the physical event
10) No travel will be provided; a simple stay for 2 days will be provided
11) Only the films with subtitles in English will be accepted
12) Festival will be organised physically depending upon the local rules by administration. If the physical event is not possible, films will be shown online
13) Interactions with the filmmakers will be organised online if required and possible
14) Films screened in the previous editions will not be accepted.
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  • Kathleen Foster

    For more than a decade R P Amudhan, activist-filmmaker and curator of the International Social Justice Film Festival, along with his colleagues In Chennai, India, have been screening an impressive group of films that highlight the struggles of people from around the world.
    The festival’s sole focus on social justice provides a unique opportunity for filmmakers and audiences who, although thousands of miles apart, are united in their commitment to an international movement for social change.
    I'm honored that my films, PROFILED (2022) and Afghan Women: A History of Struggle have been shown by the festival.

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Kathleen! So kind of you!

  • Vittorio Caratozzolo

    We loved your kind hospitality. Very nice experience. Congratulations for your wonderful work!

    September 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Vittorio! Looking forward to screen your films more in Chennai!

  • Ken Fero

    I have been to Chennai before for a Festival and know the great spirit in the air, proud to have shown Ultraviolence with you at your important Festival. Onwards with justice!

    April 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Mr Ken Fero.

  • Jill Daniels

    Really appreciate that you showed Resisters in Chennai Amudhan. So sorry I couldn't make it over maybe next time!

    April 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Jill! Best wishes!

  • Cahal McLaughlin

    A great opportunity to show our film in India. And, although we couldnt make it there, the cinema looks beautiful. Thanks so much, Amudhan.

    April 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Cahal! All the best!