KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is based on South India Tamil cinema.
We are inviting short script, feature script, television script, short film and feature films.
And we are encouraged to promote every project.
We are happy to invite wonderful projects around the world

The Certificate Awards are given in the following categories:
Best International Feature Film
Best Indian Feature Film
Best International Short Film
Best Indian Short Film
Best Director
Best Debut Filmmaker
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Musical Theme
Best Original Score
Best Sound Designing
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Experimental Film
Best Horror/Thriller/Fantastic/Science Fiction Film
Best Women’s Film
Best Film on Women
Best Animated Film
Best LGBT Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Single Shot Sort Film
Best Family/Children Film
Best Film on Nature/Environment/Wildlife
Best Poster
Best Trailer

Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film.
By submitting your film into competition in the

KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these Rules & Terms.

Submitting your film to the KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is not a guarantee of selection.

All the winning films will receive an award or certificate.

We treat every filmmaker equally.

Do not submit industrial or instructional works.

1. Films made in languages other than English must have English subtitles otherwise they will be summarily rejected.

2. The KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL reserves the right to refuse entries.

3. The KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL will not refund any fees if the filmmaker fails to submit the film in the correct category. Films submitted without the correct fees or proper submission media may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL programming director or executive director. The festival does not cover any of the expenses incurred by the filmmaker.

4. After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified, and eventually the film will be listed on the festival website under Official Selections. The Official Selection status doesn’t mean that your film will be screened at the festival. It means that your film has been appreciated by our judges of panel and you can use the festival logo on your poster.

5. A nominee will be privately screened for the KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL judging panel, and will not be screened initially to the public.

6. A filmmaker’s submission fee will not be reimbursed if they decide to withdraw their submission. All entry fees are non-refundable.

7. KOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL may without advance notice amend these Rules & Terms from time to time. Each and every such amendment shall become effective immediately. It is your responsibility to periodically check for updates of these Rules & Terms.

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  • Tom Logan

    Great festival. I will enter more films in the future.

    Tom Logan

    March 2026
  • Bitta Ko

    Kollywood International Film Festival gave me the courage to believe in this path once more, and it has become one of the most unforgettable moments of my life. It is such an honor, and I am truly grateful to receive the Best Women’s Short Film Award. Thank you for planting seeds of courage and change through this remarkable international film festival and for the meaningful support you offer to filmmakers around the world. I truly believe the Kollywood International Film Festival is growing into a powerful platform that will continue to inspire and uplift visionary filmmakers across the globe! 🌍❤️💚

    November 2025
    Response from festival:

    Thanks for your kind review

  • Thanks you guys for the selection. I’m wasn’t able to attend but thanks you.

    October 2025
  • Beautiful to have won an award for our micro short "Feels like home". Thank you for your great work.

    October 2025
  • I am proud to have won an award at this festival, an example of professionalism and seriousness.

    October 2025