New wave film school is a prominent film institute located Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
The idea behind the film festival is to promote and support documentary and short film culture (both viewing and making) in the state of Kerala especially in student community.

Awards & Prizes

Best Indian Short Film ( Short Documentary or Short Fiction duration less than 40 minutes) : Rs.25,000/
Best Director
Best Script
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Music
Best Performance [Acting]

Rules & Terms

1. Competition category is only for Indian short films and documentaries ( Below 40 minutes)
2. There will not be any competition category for international documentaries and short films; they will be screened under non competition section.
3. No screening fee will be provided to selected and non selected films
4. No travel support will be provided to the filmmakers who attend the film festival.
5. The films should have subtitles in English.
6. Entry fee will not be returned.
7. Selected films cannot be withdrawn by the filmmakers.
8. The decision of the selection committees and jury is final.
9. The film should have been produced within last 24 months.
10. Downloadable film files (MP4) should be sent for the selection process
7 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
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Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Ivan Cordeiro

    One of the few Festivals that actually watched our film as most of them just take our money and give us funny excuses. We monitor the viewing from our back office and we know what we are talking about. We recommend this festival for the excellent curation and communication. Could not attend the actual festivities do to production schedule thus not allowing us to judge Hospitality and Networking. We will submit again in the near future. Thank you for the inclusion and consideration towards our film!

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much. We are proud.

  • Rupam Malakar

    Me and the entire team of "Ekaki" are extremely grateful to be a part of your prestigious film festival. Best wishes for your future editions.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much

  • Jinesh P K

    Quality of protection , place etc were very good

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much

  • Brenda Kovrig

    They are a small festival but I feel like they were honest and did in fact screen my film. Good luck to them!

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much

  • Richard E Haywood

    It was a great festival, can wait for next year!

    April 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you.