February 2021 Indian Film Festivals:
I start this post with an interesting film festival quote by Keanu Reeves.
The whole aspect of cinema and film festivals should be a moment to come together and celebrate art and humanity. It would be a shame if there was such a divide.
Keanu Reeves
What’s the purpose of attending the February 2021 Indian Film Festivals? It’s a first comes to every filmmaker whenever they start applying to any film festival event.
Let me try to answer this question:
Film festivals offer filmmakers a platform to introduce their work and discuss topics shown in the film as well as the filmmaking process. Hence festivals encourage and create a dialogue between people. In one word i would say, “it’s a best place for networking among filmmakers”.
Here’s the list of 5 film festival events going to happening in FEB 2021 from filmfreeway:
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival
Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (CICFF) is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization and an IMDb Award Listing Qualifier.
The event is a monthly live screening film festival with an annual live screening mega award event in the City of Joy. The monthly live screenings take place at the end of each month at the auditorium of HLC Studios in Kolkata. The Golden Fox Awards gala will take place in January 2020 at Rotary Sadan (A historical film venue in the heart of the city). Venue- Kolkata
CrownWood International Short Film Festival
Crown Wood International Film Festival is a venture of ‘CROWN WOOD CORPORATION’. CWIFF is an IMDB Qualifying monthly film festival held in the heart of Kolkata, the City of Joy. It celebrates films from all around the world with awards in different categories and genres. CWIFF gives opportunity to indie filmmakers to compete their dream project with other ingenious filmmakers around the world. It is loyal to showcasing truly independent projects because we respect your aspiration. Venue – Kolkata.
CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI International Film Festival
It’s dedicated to showcasing the spirit, passion, and skill of the best new filmmakers from around the world for audiences around the world.
We are also including and actively supporting not only the finest examples of classic moviemaking but works that are experimental, breaking ground in new non-narrative forms and crossing over into the video arts. All films will be reviewed as they are submitted, and the best in each category will be chosen to screen at the festival. A jury of industry professionals will then view the finalists and choose the winning selections. Filmmakers planning on attending should notify the film festival as soon as possible, so their names may be listed in the scheduled program at the venue where their film will be shown. Venue – Pune.
Indian Panorama International Film Festival
Indian Panorama International Film Festival is one of the February 2021 Indian Film Festivals aims at providing a common platform to the cinemas across the world to project the excellence of the art of film making and promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between India & other nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos. It also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.
Though film festivals have become a regular affair in most countries, yet most of them cater only to a selected audience as well as entertain commercially successful filmmakers and related personalities. However, the Indian Panorama International Film Festival intends to organize a festival that connects film fans & moviegoers with the world, especially the serious filmmakers & their associates so as to bring about a greater understanding of the art of filmmaking. Venue – Mumbai
Shortfundly Annual Film festival 2021
SFAFF(Shortfundly Annual film festival) is a unique event in India which showcases talents in short film making. It is the only annual International Short Film Festival happening in India with awards in all categories.
Additionally, Whoever submits your film to our festival gets the opportunity to stream in our shortfundly premium platform. It will help you to earn throughout life. Don’t miss this golden opportunity. All the best for your efforts in filmmaking.
We are looking forward to reviewing your artworks and critically analyze the masterpiece in depth.
Why SFAFF?
We believe Awards and recognitions are not just honors that will feature prominently in a person’s obituary. Rather, it shapes an emerging artist by giving more responsibility on their shoulders as a filmmaker. By hosting a diverse range of awards in the key departments of audio-visual media, we provide the best opportunities for emerging filmmakers, musicians, and photographers to receive such recognition. Also, SFAFF has no barriers to submitting films. The festival will showcase the worldwide submission of Fiction, Drama, Experimental, Horror, Human Rights, Religious, Sci-Fi, Women, Underground, Comedy, Asian, African, Adventure, or any genre in the art of visual storytelling. Venue – Chennai
Note: Actor Aari Arujunan Joined as Chief Guest.
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival
This year the Bangalore film festival event will be a HYBRID Version, having both Online and Venue Screenings. Online Screenings will be only for INDIAN Geography
The festival showcases shorts from across the world, creating a physical space for a great audience experience and bringing together a keen audience for the filmmakers. BISFF also exhibits works by past masters who have dabbled in short filmmaking that today is viewed as an art form that needs a unique approach. Additionally, the festival presents talks and panel discussions with leading thinkers and industry practitioners, enabling budding makers to interact with the best in the industry. BISFF also includes hands-on learning experiences in workshops and demonstrations by professionals, putting together an exclusive audience experience and perhaps space for makers to find what they are looking for. Venue – Bangalore
The Jehlum Short & Long Film Festival is a festival with the specific goal of supporting and promoting photography and fresh filmmaking talent. It is a festival where films from a wide spectrum intersect. Having a film in the festival is one of the most exciting experiences you can have with your short film. Venue – Srinagar
I hope you like these 5 film festival info and start prepare yourself to nominate your short films in those events.
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