Cinema is considered as one of the most powerful media with its accessibility and strength of communication. But the accessibility of cinema has to be mirrored by representation of a multitude of voices.
Art may be a mirror, a pioneer, a kaleidoscope of voices and numerous other elements the creator intends to create. But art and the artist are part of the world they seek to speak about or speak to.
The bridges between these voices and perspectives and the mainstream viewer and the market are Film Festivals!
Film festivals encourage and engage with diversity of art and representation. They foster critical thinking with respect to stories, facets of art work, social issues, human relations and political spectrum and seek out better representationof the world.
We welcome you to CIFFI 2023- Cineaste International Film Festival of India.
Launched in 2019, CIFFI is a pioneering voice in the international film festival circuit.
In addition to film screenings from around the world, the 4-day film festival CIFFI 2019 saw a hitherto unseen level of deliberation and discussion on cinema with filmmakers, cinema academics and artists – a tradition that continues in subsequent editions of this film festival.
Pandemic hitCIFFI 2020 was the world’s first 7-day Hybrid Film festival organised by educational institutions of two continents. Following the path set in 2019, the second edition was also organised jointly by DME Noida and Deakin University Melbourne.
Academic pursuits seek to challenge and broaden every known horizon of knowledge and perspective. This perspective ledCIFFI 2021 and it was the uniqueness of the festival. While collaboration between DME and Deakin University continued, the third edition of the festival marked the entry of more than three thousand films from 111 countries.
In the age of OTT platforms and omnipresence of digital media, filmmaking has changed from idea to screen. So, in CIFFI 2023, we seek a change in the experience of watching films while expecting that the horizon of films will broaden and expand.
In CIFFI 2021, we celebrated the cinematic rejuvenation while saying a good bye to COVID-19. In CIFFI 2023, we are striving to strengthen the spirit of togetherness. With all collaborations intact in the fourth edition of the film festival, we are looking forward to make it an enriching experience for all.
Stay tuned for various screening sessions, workshops and Master classes by eminent experts.
CIFFI is open to college students and independent filmmakers from across the globe.
Awards & Prizes
Short Films - Up to 5 minutes
Best Short Film I
Trophy and INR 5000
Best Short Film II
Trophy and INR 5000
Fiction Films - 5 to 20 minutes
Best Fiction Film – I
Trophy and INR 10000
Best Fiction Film – II
Trophy and INR 10000
Documentary - 5 to 20 minutes
Best Documentary – I
Trophy and INR 10000
Best Documentary – II
Trophy and INR 10000
Ad Films - Up to 3 minutes
Best Ad Film – I
Trophy and INR 3000
Best Ad Film – II
Trophy and INR 3000
Musicals - Up to 5 minutes
Best Musical Film – I
Trophy and INR 5000
Best Musical Film – II
Trophy and INR 5000
Animation Films - Up to 10 minutes
Best Animation Film – I
Trophy and INR 7000
Best Animation Film – II
Trophy and INR 7000
School Student Film - Up to 5 minutes