Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) is delighted to introduce the 15th edition of International Inter-University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF).
In 2007, a handful of film activists ventured to launch the first international platform for university-going filmmakers in Bangladesh with a view to bridging the gap between homegrown and international student filmmakers – a tireless pursuit that resulted in the consolidation of this globally recognized film festival over the course of the last fourteen successful editions.
With the slogan, “Take Your Camera, Frame Your Dream.” IIUSFF has evolved into a platform where myriad diverse, young voices from across the world are heard, platformed and elevated today.
Calling all student filmmakers with compelling stories to share. Let us bring your stories to the big screen and present them to a global audience.
Submission Deadline: August 16, 2023 - October 10, 2023.
Submission Categories:
Competition: In this category, short films under 15 minutes will be eligible to compete for awards.
Panorama: In this category, short films over 15 minutes are received and will be eligible for screening; however, they will not qualify for competition.
One Minute Short: This category receives short films with a duration of one minute or less.
One Earth Short Film: This category, introduced for the first time in the 15th edition of IIUSFF, is dedicated to raising awareness about the pressing issue of climate change through youth filmmaking, encompassing live-action, animation, and documentary formats. The goal is to platform a variety of stories of resilience and crises in the context of climate change from around the world.
Zahir Raihan Best Short Award: Including a crest, certificate and a prize money of 300 USD, this award is given to the director of the best short film of the festival.
Tareque Masud Best Emerging Director Award: Including a crest, certificate and a prize money of 200 USD, this award is given to a Bangladeshi student filmmaker for his exemplary short film.
Best One Minute Short: Among the short films submitted under the One Minute Short category, the best film will be awarded this title, along with a crest, certificate and a prize money of 200 USD.
One Earth Short Film: The winner of this category will receive a crest, certificate and a prize money of 200 USD and runner-up will get 100 USD respectively. The selected top 50 short films under this category will be both nationally and internationally screened for a wider audience.
Honorable Mentions: The following titles apply to the short films submitted in the Competition, Panorama, One-minute Short and One Earth Short Film categories:
-Best Sound
-Best Editing
-Best Cinematography
-Best Screenplay
-Best Documentary
-Best Animation