Chambal International Film Festival Season 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 were grand success.
In Season 1, 316 films from 28 Countries were submitted and 160 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Harishchandrachi Factory’ (2009) was also screened under special focus in Season 1.

In Season 2, 492 films from 35 Countries were submitted and 243 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Court’ (2015) was also screened under special focus in Season 2.

In Season 3, 604 films from 40 Countries were submitted and 398 films were selected for screening. India’s official entry to Academy awards ‘Shwaas’ (2004) was also screened under special focus in Season 3.

In Season 4, 701 films from 54 Countries were submitted and 464 films were selected for screening.

In Season 5, 809 films from 63 Countries were submitted and 494 films were selected for screening.

In Season 6, 903 films from 71 Countries were submitted and more than 300 films were selected for screening.

In Season 7, 1007 films from 82 Countries were submitted and more than 250 films were selected for screening. Loksabha Speaker Hon'ble Mr. Om Birla Sir inaugurated the opening ceremony.

The highlights are:
1. Free Hospitality to all the film makers including stay at hotel, meals and conveyance (hotel to venue).
2. Awards in 75 categories.
3. Jury members are from INDIAN FILM INDUSTRY.
4. Excellent media coverage.
5. Great Exposure (5000 plus audience)
6. Support for releasing films on leading OTT platforms.
7. World’s one of the most loved and best reviewed film festivals.
8. Workshops, Networking and Seminars.
9. Certificate Of Official Selection to all the Nominated Films.
10. Certificate Of Participation to all the participants.
11. The films were screened on multiple screens

Chambal International Film Festival, India is a platform where film makers will get an opportunity to showcase their talent to film loving great audience. Also the audience will get a chance to watch some wonderful short films, documentary films, animation films and music videos of various film makers of the World. The Honorable Jury members Mr. Sayeed Quadri (Renowned Lyricist), Mr. Kshitij Tarey (Famous Singer and Music Composer) and Mr. Ranjan Das (Eminent Editor and Writer) from Indian Film Industry are reputed names. Late Mr. Suresh Naik (Highly Experienced DOP and Special Effect Co- Ordinator) was also a part of the jury.

Categories:
Best Feature Film (Fiction)
Best Feature Film (Documentary)
Best Featurette Film (Fiction)
Best Featurette Film (Documentary)
Best Short Film (Fiction)
Best Short Film (Documentary)
Best Animation Film
Best Music Video
Best Ad Film
Best Feature Film Runner Up (Fiction)
Best Feature Film Runner Up (Documentary)
Best Featurette Film Runner Up (Fiction)
Best Featurette Film Runner Up (Documentary)
Best Short Film Runner Up
Best Short Film (Documentary) Runner Up
Best Animation Film Runner Up
Best Music Video Runner Up
Best Ad Film Runner Up
Best Director (Feature)
Best Director (Featurette)
Best Director (Short)
Best Director (Documentary Feature)
Best Director (Documentary Featurette)
Best Director (Documentary Short)
Best Director (Animation)
Best Director (Music Video)
Best Director (Ad Film)
Best Actor (Feature, Featurette, Short)
Best Actress (Feature, Featurette, Short)
Best Child Actor
Best Director Of Photography (Feature, Featurette, Short)
Best Editor(Feature, Featurette, Short)
Best Background Score
Best Production Design
Best Story (Feature, Featurette, Short, Animation)
Best Screenplay (Feature, Featurette, Short, Animation)
Best Narrative (Feature, Featurette, Short, Animation)
Best Sound (Feature, Featurette, Short)

Awards will be given in Professional and Students category separately.
Student Category Awards- Best Short Film, Best Animation Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Music Video, Best Director (In All Categories).

Mentioned in official website i.e www.ciff.co.in

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  • Kota is always known as an Education hub, and not for film festival, but Chambal International Film Festival is changing that perception. I have been to many film festival before with in Mumbai and other cities and to be honest, I was expecting this one to be a Tier 2 or Tier 3, but I was wrong, I will surely participate in the upcoming seasons.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your beautiful compliments ! It is because of wonderful film makers like you whose fantastic films make Chambal International Film Festival a great festival. Hope to see your one more excellent film again in next Season.
    Regards :)

  • Dear collaborator of CIFF,

    Your continuous work to provide a great experience is greatly appreciated by the whole team of 'Body Stories: Together.'

    Thank you very much for your communication quality, amiability and professionalism. Being selected and award winner as Best Inspirational Movie (Short) in you prestigious festival is a great honor as 'Body Stories: Together' team.

    Wishing you all the best in your future editions,

    Mariluz Guerra-Ariza
    Filmmaker & Founder
    Body Stories Project Inc.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much. Your compliments have greatly elevated Chambal International Film Festival spirit. It is because of wonderful film makers like you that we are able to do such a grand festival. Hope to see your wonderful film again in next Season.
    Regards :)

  • Mauricio Ovalle

    Although I was not able to attend and we didn't win. I must say, I'm very thankful for their communication and presentation. All the best.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Chambal International Film Festival sincerely thanks you for the kind words in appreciation. Your compliments have really encouraged our team to do even better in future. Hope to see your marvelous creation again in next Season.
    Regards :)

  • David Llauger Meiselman

    Thank you for considering us... was an honor... very cool and exciting.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your inspiring compliments. Chambal International Film Festival team is really overjoyed to hear from you. Our team is really blessed with your words. Hope to see your another awesome film again in next Season
    Regards :)

  • Such a great festival with a streamlined process!

    January 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for the response. Chambal International Film Festival team is so happy to receive your attention and appreciation. Your words are really inspiring and motivating. Hope to see another beautiful film from you in next season.
    Regards :)