Tier 2 · FIAPF accredited
International Film Festival of India
Goa, India
- Submission deadline
- 31 August 2026
- Entry fee
- Free to submit
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental
- Next edition
- 2026
Last verified 30 September 2026
About International Film Festival of India
India’s oldest and largest film festival, held annually in Goa under the government’s Directorate of Film Festivals.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
International Film Festival of India submission FAQ
When is the International Film Festival of India submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for International Film Festival of India is around 31 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to International Film Festival of India?
International Film Festival of India is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
Does International Film Festival of India require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. International Film Festival of India accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is International Film Festival of India held?
International Film Festival of India takes place in Goa, India.
Is International Film Festival of India a scam, or is it legitimate?
International Film Festival of India is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it holds FIAPF accreditation, an internationally recognised mark of a legitimate competitive festival; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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