Welcome to IMAGINATION FILMS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026

"Imagination Films" one of the renowned film production company is going to organize it's 3rd international film festival. Imagination Films has produced feature film "Main vaada Nibhahu" and a short film "My Mother My World" which has received 22 awards, 19 official selection and 2 honorable mention in various film festivals. for more information kindly refer to our website www.imaginationfilms.in

The 1st Imagination Films International Festival 2024 was successfully conducted at Hotel Central Park, BHILAI on 25th August 2024 in which the festival has received 53 films from 25 countries.

The 2nd Imagination Films International Festival was conducted on 8th June 2025 at the same venue i.e. Hotel Central Park,Bhilai. This time the festival has received nearly 3 times the entries i.e. 147 entries from 40 countries.

The 3rd edition will also be conducted in Bhilai on 16th August 2026.

IFIF believes:
Let your imagination soar high
&
If you think you can, you can

The objective of IFIF is to empower short films across the globe and to nurture the development of newborn filmmakers.

Along with Short Films, Short Documentaries, Music Videos, short Animation film will also be eligible to submit their creations.We have added Best AI Short Film in our 3rd edition.

IFIF is committed to nurture regional art and culture and we are providing equal opportunity to local artist to show their talent hence local film makers can submit their short film and music video in Chhattisgarhi language also without English subtitles.We have added one more category for Chhattisgarh i.e best animation short film (Chhattisgarh).

There are overall 21 categories !

There are 3 Awards for each categories as mentioned below:

1. Best Student Short Film (Chhattisgarh - School/College/University)
2. Best Short Film (International)
3. Best Short Film (India)
4. Best Short Film (Chhattisgarh)
5. Best Animation Short Film (International)
6. Best Animation Short Film (India)
7. Best Animation Short Film (Chhattisgarh)
8. Best Student Animation Short Film
9. Best Documentary
10. Best Director
11. Best Music Video (Chhattisgarhi)
12. Best Music Video (International)
13. Best Music Video (India)
14. Best Experimental Film
15. Best One Minute Short Film
16. Best Student Short Film (International)
17. Best Student Short Film (India)
18. Best Social Short Film
19. Best Children Short Film
20. Screening short Film (Non-Competition)
21. Best AI Short Film

All participants will receive certificate of participation in digital format.

RULES AND TERMS:

1) Short Film/ Documentary Film Duration: 1 min to 40 min
2) Music Video Album Duration : 1 min to 10 min
3) Films can be in any language, but have to be subtitled in English. English subtitle is optional for the films in Hindi/Chhattisgarhi language.
4) No production completion deadline ( Any production year is eligible)
5) One filmmaker can submit any number of entries but a separate submission form should be submitted for every entry with separate entry fees. While submitting as student project student ID must be submitted.
6) Films once submitted cannot be withdrawn and there is no refund.
7) After a film has been official selection, the filmmaker will be notified, and eventually the film will be listed on the festival website (www.imaginationfilms.in) and social media platform under Official Selections. The Official Selection status doesn’t mean that your film will be screened at the festival. It means that your film has been appreciated by our judges of the panel and you can use the festival logo on your poster.
8) For promotional/publicity purposes, excerpts from any film (Max. 1min) may be used on a non-commercial basis.
9) IFIF 2026 reserves the right to store a copy of selected films in the festival digital archive. The films may be used for future non-commercial screenings
10) The Festival committee has the right to accept or refuse any film without assigning any reason whatsoever.
11) Only the Directors/Producers of the Selected Films will be notified. List of Selected Films and Winners will be published on our social media platform official portal & web site.
12) Decision of the Jury regarding film selection will be final. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
13) Deadlines, programs, venues and dates may change.

14) Festival authority doesn't take the responsibility of copyrighted items.
IFIF 2026 will not be held responsible for any unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted and/or trademarked content or materials within or relating to the submitted project, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any Third Party Claim/s for copyright infringement and/or trademark infringement, trademark dilution or unfair competition.

15) IFIF 2026 does not take any type financial commitment for the expense incurred on the correspondence by the participant. All travel, lodging and boarding, and other miscellaneous expenses will have to be borne by the participant himself for attending the festival. No request for the same will be entertained.

16) Delegate registration to attend IFIF-2026. All nominated filmmakers must have registered as a delegate to attend the festival. Hospitality charges are applicable for filmmakers and attendees.

ENTRY FEE
If you are submitting the
film by Filmfreeway.com no need to send anything to us
Entries MUST be PAL format only. NTSC is NOT accepted. The video must be in .MP4 or .MOV format. The Festival Management will not be responsible if film is not screened due to problem with the format or with pen Drive.

Entries can also be paid through;

NEFT/RTGS in favour of Imagination Films
Account number - 62510200000112 ,
IFSC CODE - BARB0VJBHIL (The fifth character is zero),
Bank : - Bank of Baroda,
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh,
India

OR

By PhonePe to the UPI – 9007873467@ybl

Submit your project via Google Forms Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVh5jYqDR0aWjzXCyFp-Pg_sPclhOgnQp657ip-iZKnyyFMA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Overall Rating
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  • Thank you for hosting such a good event. Enjoyed a lot. Looking forward to future events

    July 2025
    Response from festival:

    Dear Prithvi Krishna,
    Thanks for submitting your project in our Film Festival.
    We are looking forward for your next project for our IFIF 2026

  • Hi, Staff

    Thanks for the acceptance into the festival. I appreciate it. My apologies for the delay, I'm currently starting another production soon.

    July 2025
    Response from festival:

    Dear Jamon Holmes,
    Thanks for submitting your film in IFIF 2025.
    We are waiting for your new project for our IFIF 2026.

    Best Wishes!
    Team
    Imagination Films International Festival

  • VOID India

    Very good festival and thank you for considering our demo film and presenting an award!

    July 2025
    Response from festival:

    Dear Mahamkali Vinay Kumar,

    Thank for your review !
    Congratulation for being winner for your shor film "ASTRAM-Chapter 1"
    We are waiting to see your more films
    All the best!
    IFIF

  • I am deeply honored and delighted to have received the Best Documentary Award for my film “Futaba.” The film festival was very heartwarming. Every interaction was thoughtful and warm, and I will cherish those memories. Without this film festival, I might never have had the opportunity to learn about the steel town of Bhilai. I look forward to visiting one day and meeting the organizers and audience members. Thank you for everything.

    Imagination can change the world for the better. I truly believe that.

    June 2025
    Response from festival:

    Dear Michiyama Rain,

    Thanks for your encouraging words and submitting your documentary "Futaba".
    congratulaton for winning the Best Documentary award for your project, your imagination,your masterpiece.
    You are most welcomed to visit our country India and we would love to interact with youand learn from you...

    Wish you all the best!

  • 제 영화작품을 선택해주셔서 정말 너무 기쁘고 감사합니다.
    앞으로도 좋은 영화제가 되기를 바라고 저도 좋은 작품으로 또 인사드리겠습니다.

    June 2025
    Response from festival:

    "I’m truly honored and grateful that my film has been selected.
    I wish continued success for the festival, and I look forward to greeting you again with another great work in the future."

    Dear Dong Hyun Lee,
    We could understand as above, Thanks for submitting your film in IFIF 2025.
    We are looking to see your project again in our IFIF 2026