An opportunity for independent short and feature films, documentaries, experimental works, animations, mobile films, music videos, series, and screenplays to compete across a wide range of specialist awards; dedicated to supporting the arts and independent filmmakers
Festival Name: Bollywood Film Awards
Location: Mumbai, India
Festival Dates: February 28–March 1, 2027
Edition: 4th Edition
About the Festival: The Bollywood Online Festival was established to support the arts and independent filmmakers.
Awards:
- Best Experimental Short Film Awards: Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Screenplay.
- Best Feature Film Awards: Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Actor / Actress, Best Supporting Actor / Actress, Best Cinematographer.
- Best Short Film Awards: Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Actor / Actress, Best Supporting Actor / Actress, Best Cinematographer.
- Best Documentary Film Awards: Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Cinematographer.
- Best Music Video Awards: Best Director, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Actor / Actress, Best Supporting Actor / Actress, Best Cinematographer, Best Singer, Best Songwriter / Lyricist.
- Best Animated Short Film Awards: Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Animator.
- Best Smartphone Short Film Awards: Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Actor / Actress, Best Supporting Actor / Actress, Best Cinematographer.
- Best Screenplay Awards; Best Commercial Film Awards; Best Trailer Awards; Best Film Poster; Best Game Awards; Best Virtual Reality Film Awards.
- Best Web Series Awards: Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Actor / Actress, Best Supporting Actor / Actress, Best Cinematographer.
- Best Television Series Awards: Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Actor / Actress, Best Supporting Actor / Actress, Best Cinematographer.
- Other Special Awards for Specific Categories: Best Producer, Best Director, Best Writer, Best Editor, Best Music, Best Actor / Actress, Best Supporting Actor / Actress, Best Cinematographer.
Eligible Categories:Experimental Short Films, Smartphone Short Films, Animated Short Films, Short Films, Feature Films, Documentary Films, Music Videos, Web Series, Television Series, and Screenplays.
Running Time:
- Short Films: Under 25 minutes
- Feature Films: Over 50 minutes
Production Year: After January 1, 2009
Language & Subtitles: English subtitles are required.
Submission Fee: USD 9
Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026
