A platform for cinematic talent from around the world to shine in Maharashtra; accepting a diverse spectrum of cinematic works, from dramas to cutting-edge AI projects
Festival Name: iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Location: Sillod, Maharashtra, India
Date: April 18, 2027
Edition: 6th Edition
About the Festival:The festival is held in the state of Maharashtra, near the famous Ajanta Caves. The festival’s goal is to create a platform for introducing and supporting emerging talents in the fields of art and cinema, and to provide opportunities for artists and actors from different countries. The festival features sections such as World Competition, Marathi Competition, Global Cinema, Country Focus, and Retrospective, showcasing works from various cultures and nations. Competitive category awards are determined by the festival’s jury.
Special Sections:Best Experimental Film, Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Best Film on Women’s Empowerment, Best Mobile Film, Best Screenplay, Best Social Film, Best Film about COVID-19, Best Music Video, Best Animation, Best Promotional Video, Best Horror Film, Best Project/Film in Other Formats, Best Experimental Short Film, Best Student Project, Best Drama, Best Thriller, Best Action, Best Sci-Fi, Best Visual Effects, Best AI Feature Film, Best AI Short Film, Best AI Documentary, Best AI Music Video.
Awards:
- 1st Prize: 5100 + Trophy & Certificate
- 2nd Prize: 4100 + Trophy & Certificate
- 3rd Prize: 3100 + Trophy & Certificate
- 4th Prize: 2100 + Trophy & Certificate
- 5th Prize: 1100 + Trophy & Certificate
Accepted Genres:Experimental Short Film, Experimental Film, Feature Film, Short Film, Documentary, Women’s Empowerment Film, Mobile Film, Screenplay, Social Film, COVID-19 Related Film, Music Video, Animation, Promotional Video, Horror Film, Project/Film in Other Formats, Student Project, Drama, Thriller, Action, Sci-Fi, Visual Effects, AI Feature Film, AI Short Film, AI Documentary, AI Music Video.
Submission Fee:$10 USD
Submission Deadline:November 10, 2026
