INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MINDNEST (IFFM)
Short Films | Meaningful Stories | Indian Voices
The Indian Film Festival of Mindnest (IFFM) is a curated short film festival based in Palakkad, Kerala, India, dedicated to showcasing meaningful cinema from around the world.
The inaugural edition (2026) featured 16 officially selected short films from countries including Spain, France, the United States, Iran, and India. The festival created a vibrant platform for filmmakers to explore diverse narratives, cultural perspectives, and powerful human experiences.
IFFM focuses on psychologically rich, socially relevant, and artistically expressive storytelling, reflecting Mindnest’s vision of integrating cinema with emotional and mental well-being.
Beyond screenings, the festival encourages interactive dialogue between filmmakers and audiences, fostering deeper engagement with cinema as an art form.
IFFM aims to grow as a global platform connecting emerging voices and international cinema.
Mindnest Short Film Fest – Season 1 (2026)
The first edition of the Indian Film Festival of Mindnest was held at VT Nest Hall, Chandranagar, Palakkad. The festival showcased 16 short films from across the globe, including entries from Spain, France, the USA, Iran, and India.
The event concluded with an engaging closing ceremony attended by cultural and community leaders, followed by an interactive session between filmmakers and the audience. The festival successfully created a space for dialogue between local and global cinema.
UNDER 5 MINUTES CATEGORY
Best Film: Swallow (France)
Best Director: Swallow
Best Editor: Swallow
Best Cinematography (DOP): Swallow
Best Actor: Swallow
Best Script: Swallow
Special Jury Mention: Innocent Prisoner
UNDER 30 MINUTES CATEGORY
Best Film: Everything We Lost – Belén Mayordomo (Spain)
Best Director: Mohammadreza Rahmani – A Little Gold Fish (Iran)
Best Director (Special Mention): Abhishek Tata & Chirag Patel – Malaal
Best Script: Belén Mayordomo – Everything We Lost
Best Actor: A Little Gold Fish (Child Actor)
Best Actor (Special Mention):
Naosheen Ahmed (Malaal),
Kyrpien (Driver),
Pasqui (Chonna Manga)
Best Cinematography (DOP): Everything We Lost
Best Cinematography (Special Mention): A Little Gold Fish – Kyrpien
Best Editor: Kyrpien
Best Editor (Special Mention): Everything We Lost, Malaal