VINDHYA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL MADHYA PRADESH (7)

Festival start: 10 January 2026      Festival end: 12 January 2026

Coming together to explore new cultures and celebrate creativity will always be important and VIFFMP is the perfect medium for that. Visual literacy is an aptitude for this century and VIFFMP brings together the highest-quality stories to learn from. VIFFMP exists to inspire audiences and keep the excitement alive for cinematic experiences.

VIFFMP is a meeting place for filmmakers and people who are interested in the world in its variety, different approaches to life, film as an art form, a medium and a tool of social expression. VIFFMP offers filmmakers a platform to introduce their work and discuss topics shown in the film as well as the filmmaking process. Helping at the frontline of an increasingly polarized world. Speaking multiple languages, VIFFMP gives the ability to hear a rich diversity of voices from the divided areas.

VIFFMP is not out there just for the sake of films. We enliven with an idealism that enables filmmakers and diverse communities to share their ideas in close personal contact.

Feature Film Section

· 2 Best Film - International - Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Best Film - National - Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Best Film – State (MP) - Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Special Jury Awards

2 Best Feature Documentary - International - Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Best Feature Documentary - National - Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Best Feature Documentary – State (MP) - Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Special Jury Awards

Creative Awards (Feature Category)
· Best Director
· Best Cinematography
· Best Editing
· Best Screenplay
· Best Sound
· Best Music Director
· Best Actor Male
· Best Actor Female
· Best Child Artist

Short Film Section

· 2 Best Short Film - International - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Best Short Film - National - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Best Short Film – State (MP) - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Special Jury Awards

Short Documentary Film Section

· 2 Best Documentary Film - International - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Best Documentary Film - National - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Best Documentary Film - State (MP) - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· 2 Special Jury Award

Music Video Section
· Best Music Video - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· Best Music Video - National - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· Best Music Video - State (MP) - Cash, Trophy, Certificate
· Special Jury Award

Creative Awards (Short Category)
· Best Director
· Best Cinematography
· Best Editing
· Best Screenplay
· Best Sound
· Best Music Director
· Best Actor Male
· Best Actor Female
· Best Child Artist

General
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Categories

· Feature film & Documentary- International / National / Madhya Pradesh Special

· Short Film /Documentary
International / National / Madhya Pradesh Special

· Music Video
International / National / Madhya Pradesh Special

1. The film must have been completed after January 2011.

2. Entries in any format (PAL/ NTSC) is accepted. Festival Management will not be responsible if the film is not screened due to technical problem with the film.

3. Total running time must be less than 30 minutes in length, including credit titles. There is no minimum running time.

4. The short film can be in any language or any genre. All non-Hindi and English films must have English sub-titles for festival presentation.

5. The original film may be produced on 35 mm, 16 mm, HD, DIGI BETA, BETA SP, U-MATIC, DV, DVD, But the film must be available for preview purpose for the technical committee, the selection committee, and jury panel.

6. One DVD/ Removable Storage needs to be submitted along with the entry. Each Preview DVD should be labeled with the title, Running time, Contact E-mail and Phone number,
OR
Submit films via a private online link through Vimeo, Google Drive, or We Transfer, etc. scanned entry form & fee payment details at viffmp@gmail.com

7. Multiple entries can be submitted, but with separate entry forms, preview DVD, synopsis/description, should be enclosed. Each film is considered as a new entry.

8. Once the film is submitted can’t be withdrawn in any circumstances, however, the festival director reserves the right to disqualify any film on certain grounds.

9. By submitting films to Vindhya International Film Festival Madhya Pradesh, the filmmaker/producer takes the whole responsibility of copyright issues of music, script, and other creative and technical aspects of the film.

10. Short films/Documentary/ Music Video that is submitted must be the entrant's original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties, the entrant agrees that the Vintage International Film Festival will not be held liable for any copyright infringements perpetrated by you or your short film.

11. For promotional or publicity purposes, excerpts from any film entered in the festival may be shown on any Television Network/Internet or related media during the festival period.

12. Transportation and insurance costs of DVDs, related documents, photographs, and publicity materials from the country of origin to the Festival Office shall be borne by the applicant.

13. Entry Forms with incorrect/inadequate/illegible / ambiguous particulars will not be considered. The festival committee reserves the right to accept or refuse any film without assigning any reason whatsoever.

14. The competition is open for professionals as well as students. No separate section for student filmmakers.

15. Entrant agrees to be bound by all terms of these official festival rules and regulations as established herein. The Vindhya International Film Festival Madhya Pradesh reserves the right to extend the Festival deadline and to change the festival venue for any unforeseen reasons if needed.

16. Entrants will retain all ownership rights to their films submitted.