Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) in association with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) presents the 14th edition of the International Inter University Short Film Festival, also known as the IIUSFF. It is a festival that aspires to promote and inspire the work of university-going filmmakers with the slogan "Take Your Camera, Frame Your Dream".
In 2007, International Inter University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF) started its journey with the goal to provide a platform for young and talented student filmmakers in Bangladesh and overseas to showcase their talent. Over the years, it has succeeded in creating a name of its own and to work as a cross-cultural platform to portray the different styles and dimensions of young University-going filmmakers throughout the world.
1. Zahir Raihan Best Short Award: This award will be entitled to the best short film of the festival. It was first introduced in 2009. The award includes Crest, Certificate and Token money.
2. Tareque Masud Best Emerging Director Award: The 9th edition of IIUSFF introduced a new award in memory of the legendary Bangladeshi filmmaker Tareque Masud. This award is given to the best Bangladeshi filmmaker participating in the festival. The aim is to encourage Bangladeshi filmmakers to produce more quality films. The award includes Crest, Certificate and Token money.
3. Short Film on Refugee- Winner: The best short film featuring the context of the refugee crisis around the world will be honored with this award. The award includes Crest, Certificate and Token money.
4. Short Film on Refugee- Runner-Up: The runner-up in the Short Film on Refugee category will be entitled to this award. Includes Crest, Certificate and Token money.
5. Best One-Minute Short: Among the short films submitted under the One-Minute Shorts category, the best short film will be awarded this title. The award includes Crest, Certificate and Token money.
6. Honorable Mentions: Short films will receive Honorable mentions for pioneering in different aspects of film making like Cinematography, Screenplay, Animation, Editing and many more. Includes crest and certificate.
7. Best Documentary Short: The best documentary short film in the festival will be awarded this award. The award includes Crest, Certificate and Token money.
8. Others: The directors of the top 50 shortlisted films will receive a certificate, crest, and a festival kit.