Celebrate cinematic excellence at the 4th The Empty Space International Film Festival in Pune, India. Immerse yourself in the world's finest short films, as we spotlight exceptional talent from across the globe. Join us in fostering a vibrant community where the art of filmmaking thrives, providing filmmakers with a platform to showcase their work and expand their networks

Awards & Prizes

1st Prize- 10000 (INR) + Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
2nd Prize- 7000( INR) + Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
3rd Prize - 5000 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel

Following Individual Prizes

Best Director- 2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Actor-2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Actress-2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Editor-2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Cinematographer-2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Sound Designer-2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best VFX-2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Screenplay -2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Music Director-2100 (INR)+ Trophy + Certificate + Laurel

Best VFX - Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Child Artist - Trophy + Certificate + Laurel
Best Art Direction - Trophy + Certificate + Laurel

Rules & Terms

1) The Festival is open to filmmakers from all over the world.
2) The Film submitter should be an authorized person or an organization , Film Director
or Film Producer or Production Organization.
You can submit as many films as you wish.
3) The film must have been made from the 1st January 2020 till the deadline for
registration, and it is not a problem if they have been previously screened, shown on
the Internet or in other festivals. The film can be experimental, narrative, fiction, non fiction or animation
4) The films may be in Marathi, Hindi, English, or in any other language with English
subtitles.
5) We accept movies in all the formats.
6) Jury / judge’s decision will be final decision
7) Important Note: There will be physical public screening

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  • Nicky Naudé

    Thank you so much to be part of The Empty Spac Film Fest with our film " Chocolate Monsters 2 ( baseball ), it was a real pleasure !!!

    June 2023
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  • Ellen Weisberg

    Great festival! Thank you for the experience!

    June 2023
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  • Akshay Chavan

    Its really one of the best festivals. It was great experiance to be part of it as a maker as well as audiance.

    February 2021
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  • Josh Funk

    The Empty Space Film Festival did an excellent job of communicating and providing hospitality.

    February 2021
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  • Richard Slater

    A well-organised online festival I was thrilled to have my film screened at.

    February 2021
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