You’ve chosen to film. Chosen to put together a visual piece of art if we may say so. Today when anyone with a camera can, in theory, make a film... how will you make your short film stand out? What you intend to do with your film is what the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival is all about. We will be what you create. 

After the tremendous success that was BISFF 2024, we are all set to host the 15th edition. Just as every year, this is an attempt to understand the medium a little better and go a little further in inventing new forms of storytelling as filmmakers.

This year the Festival will be a HYBRID Version, having both Online and Venue Screenings. Online Screenings will be only for INDIAN Geography

The festival showcases shorts from across the world, creating a physical space for a great audience experience and bringing together a keen audience for the filmmakers. BISFF also exhibits works by past masters who have dabbled in short filmmaking that today is viewed as an art form that needs a unique approach. Additionally, the festival presents talks and panel discussions with leading thinkers and industry practitioners, enabling budding makers to interact with the best in the industry. BISFF also includes hands on learning experiences in workshops and demonstrations by professionals, putting together an exclusive audience experience and perhaps space for makers to find what they are looking for.  

Best International Film - 3 prizes
Best Indian Film - 3 prizes
Best Karnataka Film - 3 prizes
Best Animation Film - 3 prizes
Best Women's Cinema Collective Film - 3 prizes
Best Lets Include Film - 3 prizes
Best Queer Qorner Film - 3 prizes

INSTRUCTIONS
Genre: Only fiction short films are accepted
Running Time: 30 minutes or less. No exceptions. Running time includes end credits.
Formats: Video Link (any digital format)
Production Country: All
Production Year: The film must have been produced after January 1, 2024 for all.
Language: All languages are accepted.
Subtitles: English subtitles mandatory for all submissions (including English language films).
Screenings: Will be both Online and Venue Screenings
There will NO screenings fees for selected films.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Thank you so much it’s just a wonderful movements

    October 2024
  • Beto Val

    Estamos muy contentos de haber obtenido el primer premio a mejor cortometraje de animación. Es un Festival muy grande e increible! La comunicacion fue amable y fluida en todo momento. Seguro Volveré a participar en el con mi nueva pelicula!

    October 2024
  • Kartik Mahajan

    Attending BISFF'24 was a great experience and I would also like to thank the amazing jury panel for awarding my 2D Animated short film titled "Phool Dei" as the winner of Animation India Category!
    Look forward to attending the future editions!

    September 2024
  • Thank you BISFF for recognising a debut film in the Non-Competetion category. We are highly delighted and we will continue to develop our efforts on making good short films.

    September 2024
  • Arun Bhagath K

    Our film 'Wayfarer' is honoured by getting selected in the highly esteemed BISFF !. The communication, Promotions and Screenings everything was too good and we're embraced to participate.

    September 2024