Embark on a creative journey with NAFA's First Marathi International Film Festival organized in collaboration with Pune International Film Festival – an eagerly awaited platform for your brilliance to shine. We invite you to bring your stories to life through the lens of cinema and captivate audiences worldwide.

Submission Categories:
1) Feature film in Marathi language
2) Craft a compelling short film under 15 minutes (In Marathi).
3) Dive into the art of storytelling with a silent film under 5 minutes.

Global Inclusion: Spread the love beyond borders! We extend a warm invitation to international Marathi film entries, embracing a diverse array of narratives

Recognition: The spotlight awaits! The top three films in each category will be showcased at the prestigious NAFA International Film Festival, celebrating the finest in Marathi cinema

Please Note: No submissions will be accepted after May 31.

Rules & Terms

• Film must be produced between January 1, 2022, and May 31, 2024
• Film must not have been previously released (DVD/Blu ray or television or OTT)
• Dubbed/ remade versions are not eligible for competition
• Promotional, educational, student and documentary films are not eligible for competition
• Films selected for the festival will be screened in the theater. The submitter of the film accepts to provide DCP or MP4 file with English subtitles for festival screening
• By submitting the film to the festival, it is assumed that the submitter holds all rights in and to the film and material and that they have authority and capacity to submit the film and material for NAFA Film Festival
• The submitter shall indemnify and hold harmless NAFA and NAFA Film Festival against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered
• Festival rules & regulations are subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances

-- Additional Rules for short-film competition/non-competition --
• A film produced prior to January 1, 2022, can be submitted, but won’t be eligible for competition
• If the film is already released through DVD/Blu-ray or available online, it can be submitted, but won’t be eligible for competition