Rules & Regulations

  1. All participate films of the festival will be provided a certificates.

All best films will be selected for Screening –

Five main CINEMASCOPE Awards –

  • 1st Best Short Film
  • 2nd Best Short Film
  • 3rd Best Short Film
  • 4th Best Short Film
  • 5th Best Short Film

Eight Category CINEMASCOPE Awards –

  • Best Director
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Editor/DOE
  • Best Screenplay/Script
  • Best Story/Concept
  • Best Director Cinematography
  • Best Background Sound/Music

Five Special CINEMASCOPE Awards –

  • Best Experimental Film
  • Best Social Awareness Film
  • Best Animation Film
  • Best Documentary Film
  • Best Student Film
    1. All Short films running duration of a Maximum of 40 mins. are eligible for the festival. (Including front and back credits), Please Note- 40 mins 01 sec duration is strictly rejected or not eligible for the festival.
    2. Festival authority will not be responsible if the film is not screened due to a problem with the film.
    3. Submit the film in AVI/MOV/VOB/MPEG/MP4 format only (No other formats will be accepted).
    4. Submitted for selection will be considered as final and no changes will be entertained after submission. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant without any physical/quality defects. If there are any problems, then Festival Authority will not be responsible for the same.
    5. There shall be categories in the festival: Animation/Experimental/Fiction/Social Awareness/Student/Audience Choice/Mobile etc.
    6. If the language of the film is other than Bengali, Hindi or English, it must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
    7. Films may be entered by any Organization, Agency, Production House, Individual Producer or Director.
    8. The organization, Agency, Production House, Individual Producer or Director can submit more than one entry. Kindly Note Each film is considered as a new entry with details, entry fees, and synopsis/description.
    9. We would be allowed to use all still photographs and publicity materials received along with the Entry and the same will not be returned to the entrants.
    10. Selection of films for IISFF, CINEMASCOPE AWARDS 2025 will be done by a JUDGES whose decision will be final. However, Festival Authorities reserve the rights to accept or reject any film that is likely to offend sentiments, Rape, Child Abuse, Negative social activities, feelings or sensibilities of any caste, community, religion, and the sector is likely to promote racism or ill will in the society.
    11. Films once submitted or selected for the final screening will not be allowed to be withdrawn under any circumstances.
    12. A major priority for student filmmakers. The competition is open for students and would get a discount.
    13. Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these Regulations.
    14. Pay Online Entry Fees during filled the Entry form and please mention the details.

           IMPORTANT INMORFATION FOR SUBMISSION –

  • Send Synopsis/Description of the film ( Short / Documentary ) – Only English,Hindi and Bengali Language.
  • Send Film Poster, Banner, Still Photographs Soft Copy of the film.
  • Maximum Short Film Duration – 40 mins (Including front and back credits) / Documentary – 50 mins (Including front and back credits)
  • Festival authority will confirm submission to the applicant by mail.
  • The Festival is scheduled for 20th to 21st December, 2025 at Blind School Auditorium.
  • Last Date of Submission – 2nd December 2025
  • Last Date of Notification – 12th December 2025
  • Festival Time – 10 am to 6 Pm
  • Submitted for selection will be considered as final and no changes will be entertained after submission

  • PAYMENT CONSIDER ABOVE DETAILS –

  • (ENTRY FEES – For International – $39 for Regulars, $34 for Students and Gold Membership $25 for all )

    ***50% discount for All Participates from Filmfreeway, Wfcn and Festhome Platforms.

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    FOR ANY INFORMATION –

    Indian International Short Film Festival(IISFF)
    Phone No. – +91 9748275141 (WhatsApp) / 033 4500 5742
    Mail Id – cinemascopeawards@gmail.com / contact@iisff.co.in
    ***Please Note – Venue, Date & Time can be changed as per Rules & Regulations.

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