Karnavati International Film Festival

Serving as Ahmedabad’s upcoming Premier Film Festival, the Karnavati International Film Festival (KAIFF) is founded to showcase the talent of the Gujarat region and especially Ahmedabad as the upcoming regional Film Industry and the gateway to the serial makers in the heartland of Gujarat. With an aim to exhibit the most captivating and innovative content, the two day KAIFF 2023 festival is slated to inspire many talented film makers.

KAIFF's mission is to present quality films from around the world as well as support, recognize and honor budding and talented film makers from across the globe. With an aim and focus to to connect the audiences of Ahmedabad, Vadodara and even Surat and Rajkot and acclaim them with world cinema, this platform is also created to bring about greater understanding of the art of film making.

With film festivals now becoming a paid ticket affair and caters only to a selected range of audiences, the two day KAIFF will be a “Free for All” film festival to enjoy films from various countries including Germany, Italy, UK, USA, Russia, Bangladesh, Iran, Poland in English and the country's own languages. Indian regional language films like Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, and in south Indian language including Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu and Kanada will be showcased.

The following Awards are constituted in FOREIGN / INDIAN categories for Feature Films / Short Films / Documentary / Animation & Music Videos
BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM
BEST SHORT FILM
BEST CHILDREN FILM
BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM
BEST FILM ON SOCIAL ISSUES
BEST ENVIRONMENTAL FILM
BEST DEBUTANTE DIRECTOR
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST ACTOR
BEST SOUND
BEST EDITOR
BEST MUSIC
BEST STORY
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST FILM - LOCAL TALENT
BEST VFX FILM
BEST PUBLIC SERVICE FILM
SPECIAL JURY MENTION CERTIFICATE

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR SUBMISSION & PARTICIPATION
The festival will not interact with anyone except the submitter and/ or the producer of the film. If any person - be it the actor, writer, director or anyone from the production crew tries to forcibly extract information about the status of the film from the festival authorities, the festival will have absolute rights to >>DISQUALIFY THE FILM<< from competition and/ or screening which you may kindly note. At the same time, the festival may take the decision to ban the production house completely from sending entries to the future editions of the festival.

Open to filmmakers worldwide, all genres and lengths depending on the categories mentioned.

- Filmmakers can submit more than one entry to the festival in any category.
- All films that are not in English must have English language subtitles.
- Each entry must be a separate submission which includes form and payment for each submission.
- To apply for special categories including Best Film / Best Director / Best Experimental film and the like, Filmmakers have to submit in the main category and only then you will be eligible for the special categories.
- Any entry that comes only in the Special categories will not be eligible unless you have sent your entry in the main category - Shorts / Features / Documentary
- The Festival reserves the right to determine eligibility of any work submitted.
- Entry fees are payable through FilmFreeway payment systems and are non-refundable.
- The decision of the Festival committee will be final and binding.

Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

Naresh Prajapati

One which does the work to motivate the film industry. Do submit your film.

April 2021

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Melanie de Klerk

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be part of the festival and for naming us an award winner.

April 2021

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Brijesh Gurnani

It is a great festival, very much for content orient cinema.I can see future is very bright for this festival. we are winner here. Wish you all the luck.

April 2021

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Madhu R

Our film "Death Offers Life - last moments of Vincent Van Gogh" got the award for Best Experimental Film which is a great encouragement for us. We thank the entire festival team with our hearts.

April 2021

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Gopal Bose

Outstanding Film Festival . Thank You.

March 2021

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Dates & Deadlines

April 2, 2022
Opening Date
May 31, 2022
First Deadline
July 15, 2022
Second Deadline
September 3, 2022
Third Deadline
October 15, 2022
Fourth Deadline
November 26, 2022
Fifth Deadline
December 31, 2022
Sixth Deadline
February 4, 2023
Last Deadline
March 3, 2023
Extended Deadline
March 4, 2023
Notification Date
March 18 – 19, 2023
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Feature Film
Feature Films of duration more than 70 minutes
- First Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Gold Members: $63
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $80
- Gold Members: $72
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $90
- Gold Members: $81
Feature Films (Indian)
Indian Regional Language Feature Films of duration more than 70 minutes
- First Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $75
- Gold Members: $67.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
Short Films - Long
Short films of duration over 10 mins and under 30 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Short Films - Short
Short films of duration under 20 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $9
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
Animation Films - Short
Animation Films of duration lesser than 15 minutes
- First Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $9
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
Mobile Films
Films shot and edited on mobile unto duration of 20 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $9
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
Micro Short Films
Micro Short Films upto duration 10 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $8
- Gold Members: $7.20
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $9
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $12
- Gold Members: $10.80
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $18
- Gold Members: $16.20
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $22
- Gold Members: $19.80
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
Documentary - Short
Documentary films of duration under 30 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Documentary - Long
Documentary Films of duration above 30 mins and below 60 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Gold Members: $63
Music Videos
Music Videos of duration less than 15 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $10
- Gold Members: $9
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
Web Series
You can submit either a promo or one episode of your series..
- First Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $9
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
Best Feature Film
Special Category for Best Feature Film - Feature Film Segment for films above 70 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $75
- Gold Members: $67.50
Best Experimental Film (Feature)
Special Category for Best Experimental Film - Feature Film Segment for films above 70 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Gold Members: $63
Best Director - Feature Film
Special Category for Best Director - Feature Film Segment for films above 70 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Gold Members: $63
Best Regional Film - Indian (Feature)
Special Category for Best Regional Film (Indian Films only) - Feature Film Segment for films above 70 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $70
- Gold Members: $63
Best Director - Regional Film
Special Category for Best Director - Regional Film (Indian Films only) - Feature Film Segment for films above 70 mins
- First Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $30.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Gold Members: $49.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
Best Short Film
Special Category for Best Short Film segment
- First Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Best Experimental Film (Short)
Special Category for Best Experimental Short Film Segment
- First Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $45
- Gold Members: $40.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
Best Regional Short - Indian
Special Category for Best Regional Short Film (Indian Films only)
- First Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54
Best Director - Short Film
Special Category for Best Director (Short Film) in the Short Film segment
- First Deadline
- Standard: $15
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Second Deadline
- Standard: $20
- Gold Members: $18
- Third Deadline
- Standard: $25
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Fourth Deadline
- Standard: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- Fifth Deadline
- Standard: $35
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Sixth Deadline
- Standard: $40
- Gold Members: $36
- Last Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Gold Members: $45
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $60
- Gold Members: $54

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