Welcome to the SF Bay Area Indian Short Film Festival (Second year), a celebration of Indian language short films, in the heart of the Bay Area organized by Navarasa Media. This festival is more than just a screening of films; it's a testament to the vibrant and growing Indian community in our region. We believe that the Bay Area, with its rich history of innovation and collaboration, is the perfect stage to showcase the incredible talent of filmmakers from US/Canada and all over the world.

Our mission is to foster a culture of collaboration and mutual support among filmmakers. The SF Bay Area Indian Short Film Festival is a platform where ideas are shared, partnerships are formed, and the collective voice of our community is amplified.

Our festival strives to achieve a balance between films that inspire with a meaningful message and films that entertain the audience with a high production value. We accept short films under two categories, Inspirers and Entertainers, to reflect this goal.

Join us as we celebrate the power of storytelling and the spirit of collaboration. Let's come together to build a thriving cinematic movement that is uniquely our own.

Rules & Terms

A) BAISFF Eligibility Requirements

1. We accept films of all genres.
2. Films completed anytime in the last 2 years including the festival year are eligible for consideration.
3. All entries must be either in an Indian language subtitled in English or in English with relevance to Indian audience.
4. The short film's duration must be under30 minutes.
4. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.

B) BAISFF Submission Guidelines

1. All entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway. Filmmakers must submit an online screener of their film through the platform, or by providing a link to an external site (e.g. Vimeo, Youtube) with any necessary passwords.

2. Only complete entries (including fee payment) will be considered. Entry fees are non-refundable.

C) BAISFF Judging & Selection

Films will be selected by the Festival selection committee. If a film is selected, the Festival office will contact the entrant by email.

The Festival does not provide feedback on the entries that are not selected.