Rajgir, meaning "The City of Kings," is a historic town in the district of Nalanda in Bihar, India. As the ancient seat and capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty and the Mauryan Empire, as well as the dwelling ground of such historical figures as The Buddha and The Mahavira, the city holds a place of prominence in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain scriptures.
The Rajgir International Film Festival, Nalanda provides the kind of intimate festival experience that will change your life. Don't miss it. "
We are enthusiastically dedicated to promoting new filmmakers' projects and showcasing their films to international audiences. Our mission is to screen independent films of all genres from all around the world! Are you going to miss out on being a part of such an awesome event?
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All the Winners will receive the Official Laurels and the winning - Category achievement certificate With Trophy after the Live Event. Jury will choose from the Official Selection a film that will receive the JURY'S DISTINCTION AWARD.
All Participants get TROPHY + CERTIFICATE + SILVER COIN 🪙

Awards & Prizes

Best MIIFA Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Student Short
Best Animation Short
Best Drama Short
Best Comedy Short
Best Romantic Comedy Short
Best Dark Comedy Short
Best International Narrative Short
Best Canadian Narrative Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Short
Best Experimental Short
Best Micro Short
Best Covid 19 Film
Best Student Short Film
Best Music Video
Best Actor in Short
Best Actress in Short
Best Ensemble Acting in Short
Best Female Directing in Short
Best Male Directing in Short
Best Script in Short
Best Editing in Short
Best Music in Short
Best Canadian Feature Film
Best Canadian Documentary
Best International Feature Film
Best Human Right's Film
Best Female Directing in Feature Film
Best Male Directing in Feature Film
Best Actor in Feature Film
Best Actress in Feature Film
Best Music in Feature Film
Best Cinematography in Feature Film
Best Long Feature Script
Best Human Right's Film
Best Social Justice Film
Best LGBT'S Film
Best Environmentalist Film
Best Women's issue Film
Best Culinary Film
Best First Time Filmmaker
Best Horror
Best Comedy
Best Dark Comedy
Best Animation
Best Action
Best Web Series
Best TV Pilot
Audience Choice Award
Best Film in Category
Jury's Special Mention
Best Screenplay
Best Thriller Short
Best Film Noir Short
Best Mystery Short
Best Action Short
Best Crime Short
Best Fantasy Short
Best Horror Short
Best Sci-Fi Short
Best Western Short
Best Parody Short
Best Children Short
Best Women Short
Best LGBTQ Short
Best Screendance Short
Best Web Series/TV Pilot
Best Web and New Media
Best Microfilm
Best Music Video
Best Mobile Short
Best Producer
Best Director (Female)
Best Director (Male)
Best First Time Director (Female)
Best First Time Director (Male)
Best Student Director (Female)
Best Student Director (Male)
Best Young Filmmaker (Female)
Best Young Filmmaker (Male)
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Child/Young Actress
Best Child/Young Actor
Best Acting Duo
Best Acting Ensemble
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Sound Mixing
Best Sound Editing
Best Original Score
Best Original Song
Best Original Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Short Script
Best Special FX
Best Visual FX
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Best Special Makeup
Best Production Design
Best Trailer/Teaser

All Participants Get TROPHY + CERTIFICATE + Silver COIN (Paid)

Rules & Terms

1) Once submitted, a film cannot be withdrawn from consideration.

2) If a film is selected for acceptance into the Official Program, it cannot be withdrawn for any reason by the filmmaker.

3) If a film is submitted with incorrect, erroneous or false information, MIIFA reserves the right to disqualify the film from consideration and the entry fee will not be returned.

4) Entries will not be returned.

5) Rajgir International Film Festival will post the accepted entries on its Facebook page. This may constitute the only form of acknowledgment for those not accepted.

6) Entries must be received, not postmarked, by the dates outlined above to qualify for fees and/or acceptance of entry.

7) Entry fees Non- Refundable.

8) Film language - All languages Accept.

9) Film Duration No Limits

10) Result given by judges will be Final.

11) All link, languages are accepted subtitles Not compulsory.
15 Reviews
Overall Rating
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  • Oluwatoyin Adewumi

    Thank you for selecting our film OFFSHOOT. We are glad for the opportunity to showcase the movie to audiences across cultures.

    We were informed that we won 3 awards. But despite multiple follow-up messages, the team has yet to send us a certificate of awards.

    November 2025
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  • Leslie Streit

    Thank you for the award of Best Foreign Film for Egypt Mon Amour. We were very excited to receive it.

    October 2025
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  • maahi singh

    "Kudos to the Rajgir International Film Festival for providing a platform for independent filmmakers like us! We're truly humbled that our film 'Mandi House Ka Mental' was recognized., got two awards. Thanks to the esteemed jury, organizers, and the entire team for their dedication. Rajgir International Film Festival is a fantastic opportunity for emerging talent. Wishing the team all the best for future events!"

    October 2025
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  • mark ridley

    We were so Happy to have our film Otis, as a selected film. Although I was not able to be there in person, the warmth I felt from the festival staff was very nice.

    October 2025
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  • Marcos Almada

    I am very pleased to have received this award for my film Rosetta Code. From Mexico a strong hug to all the people of RIFF from the other side of the world.

    October 2025
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