A fusion of art, education, and intercultural exchange; an expansive platform for showcasing a diverse range of cinematic works in West Bengal
Festival Name: Sundarban International Film Festival
Location: West Bengal, India
Dates: October 31, 2026
Edition: 3rd Edition
About the Festival:This is a one-month in-person film festival that hosts a live screening program each year. The main goal of the festival is to create and strengthen a culture that encourages public interest in the art of filmmaking and to provide a venue for artists to gather and engage in cross-cultural innovation. The festival strives to enrich the lives of its audience through cinema by blending information with entertainment, serving both as a source of amusement and education.
Awards:Best Director (Narrative & Documentary), Best Producer (Narrative & Documentary), Best Actor (Narrative), Best Actress (Narrative), Best Supporting Actor (Narrative), Best Supporting Actress (Narrative), Best Cinematography (Narrative & Documentary), Best Editing (Narrative & Documentary), Best Sound Design (Narrative & Documentary), Best VFX Artist, Best Original Score/Background Music, Freedom of Expression Award.
Accepted Genres:Experimental, Performing Arts, Feature Narrative Film, Documentary, Short Film, Women’s Film, Animation, Web & New Media, Family/Children’s Film, Young Filmmaker, First-time Filmmaker, Mobile Film, Trailer/Teaser, Music Video, Film/Video Poster, Drone Film, Disability-related Film, Religious Film, Advertising/Commercial, Nature/Environment/Wildlife Film, Educational Film, TV Program or Series/Pilot, Script/Synopsis, Women-centric Film, Travel Film, Horror/Sci-Fi Genre Film, Silent Film, VR/AR/360° Video, One-minute Film, Amateur Film, Quarantine Film, Student Film, Travel Photography, Nature & Landscape Photography, Fashion Photography, Food Photography, Other Commercial Photography, Fine Art Photography.
Runtime:No runtime limit
Language and Subtitles:Films not made in English must have English subtitles; otherwise, the work will be completely disqualified.
Submission Fee:$30 USD
Submission Deadline:August 29, 2026
Additional Notes:A director or producer may submit more than one film into a single category and across multiple categories. The top films in each category will receive an official Laurel and a certificate.
