The International Sports Film Festival of India (ISFF) is a revolutionary initiative in the festival circuit taken up by the Federation of Film Societies of India (Estd.1959) Eastern Region in collaboration with the Social Sports Foundation Kolkata. So far three editions of the festival have taken place with huge success (1st) from 22 to 25 June 2023, (2nd) from 25 to 28 Feb 2024, and (3rd) from 10 to 15 Feb 2025, all at NANDAN- the Film Centre in Kolkata showcasing selected films on sports and adventure from all over the world. From 2nd edition, the festival became competitive with cash awards in different sections. From 3rd edition the festival is travelling to some other cities of India (viz. Siliguri, Shantiniketan, Delhi, Lucknow etc.) after the main festival in Kolkata, as Satellite Festivals, where some selected films are screened without any competition. 4th edition of the festival was held from 04 to 08 Feb 2026 at NANDAN- the Film Centre in Kolkata, where the 5th edition will also be held from 12 to 17 January 2027,

Awards & Prizes

1. Best Fiction Film Rs.10,000/-
2. Best Non-Fiction Film Rs.10,000/-
3. Best Film on Extreme Sports Rs.10,000/-
4. Best Student Film Rs.10,000/-
5. Best OTT Series Rs. 10,000/-

Rules & Terms

Eligibility:
* Fiction and Non-Fiction Films on Sports, Adventure, Mountaineering, Expeditions, Extreme Sports (maximum 120 mins) made after 1st January 2022 in any country with English subtitles are eligible to apply.
* Films in Students Film Category should not be more than 60 minutes.
* OTT Series - minimum 03 episodes (min. runtime 90 minutes)
* Synopsis (brief story) of the film (minimum 200 words or more) should be submitted (mandatory).
* Festival Committee will decide which films will be shown in competition section and which in non-competition section.
* One can submit more than one Entry, but separate submission forms should be filled up for each Entry with separate Entry Fee.
* Films already available in any platform are also eligible, no condition of premiere.
* Films already submitted in any previous edition of the International Sports Film Festival of India, World Film Festival Kolkata or South Asian Short Film Festival organised by the Federation of Film Societies of India are not eligible.
* Decision for selection of any film for competitive or non-competitive section or rejection of any film is the sole prerogative of the festival committee. No negotiation will be entertained in this respect.
* Any individual or organization holding the due ownership rights of the films can submit any number of entries.
* Download permission of a high resolution file should be given through FilmFreeway on request as final screener for the selected films.
* Festival authorities will have the right to screen any selected film (max. 10 screenings) in different cities of India on non-commercial basis.
* For promotional/publicity purposes, excerpts from any film (max. 60 secs) may be used on non-commercial basis.
* Film submitted can not be withdrawn after decision notified.
* Legal jurisdiction: Calcutta High Court.
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  • Erhun Altun

    I was delighted to be part of this wonderful event, where we experienced the power of cinema to bring together different cultures and stories. I would like to thank the festival organizers, the jury members, and all the audience members for recognizing the value of my documentary and my hard work.

    June 2026
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  • Rostam Nazari

    I am happy to announce that I have received a cash prize, a bull statue and a certificate of honorary diploma from the festival. Thank you for working hard and bringing this award to me. Thank you, Mr. Rangon.

    March 2025
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    Response from festival:

    As per our commitment, we have successfully handed over your AWARD TROPHY (A BULL), CERTIFICATE & CASH (10K in INR, duly counted & received by Mr Mahadi) to the 1st Secretary of Embassy of your esteemed country in New Delhi as advised by you on 13th October 2025.

    Please acknowledge.

    Regards
    Sd/-
    Rongon Majumder
    Secretary - Bulls Eye ISFFI
    Organising Committee
    Bulls Eye - International Sports Film Festival of India
    (An Initiative of SOCIAL SPORTS FOUNDATION in collaboration with
    Federation of Film Societies of India-Eastern Region)

    Phone - +91 6289172689, 9836050606

    Festival Secretariat : Flat No. 403, Block-1
    Ganapati Vihar, IG-6/2, Aswininagar, Baguiati,
    Kolkata - 700159, West Bengal, India
    website - https://bullseyeisffi.com/

  • ROBERTO PILI

    We are really proud to parteciped at this Festival with our docufilm "LUCY - A pioneer destiny"!

    March 2024
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