Following the grand success of our Feature Film Festival, Village Talkies Entertainments is thrilled to announce the launch of the next chapter: The Village Talkies International Short Film Festival!
We officially opened our call for entries recently, and we invite filmmakers from around the globe to share their unique visions with us. All submissions must be made exclusively through our official FilmFreeway page.
Here are the essential details you need to know:
Dates & Deadlines
Mark your calendars! Here is our official schedule:
- Opening Date: September 26, 2026
- Earlybird Deadline: October 31, 2026
- Regular Deadline: November 30, 2026
- Late Deadline: December 20, 2026
- Notification Date: January 5, 2027
- Mega Event & Screening Dates: January 30 – 31, 2027
Categories
We are accepting submissions across a diverse range of categories:
- Short Fiction / Non-Fiction films, Documentaries, AI Films, Campus Films: Runtimes of 50 minutes or below (including credits).
- Music Videos: Total runtime of 10 minutes or less (including credits).
Awards & Cash Prizes
The Village Talkies International Film Festival is dedicated to recognizing outstanding cinematic achievements. This year’s main category cash prizes include:
- VTIFF Signature Award for Best Film (Fiction, Campus Films, or AI Films): INR 25,000 (Equally shared between the director and producer).
- VTIFF Golden Award for Documentary: INR 10,000.
Individual Excellence Awards Winners will receive an official certificate, a custom trophy, and an award laurel. Separate awards will be given for:
- Best Film
- Best Director
- Best Script
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Sound Design
- Best Music
- Best Performance (Acting)
- Special Jury Mention: Handpicked by our jury to honor exceptional storytelling and unique global perspectives.
Submit your masterpieces via FilmFreeway today and join us for our two-day Mega Event Show!
