THE FESTIVAL DATE HAS BEEN MOVED FROM 23 APRIL, DUE TO THE OUT BREAK OF THE CORONA VIRUS. A NEW DATE FOR THE EVENT IS OCT 15- 1 NOV. PLEASE KNOW, THIS MAY CHANGE BASED ON HOW WE ARE DOING AS A COUNTRY. ACCORDINGLY, WE HAVE CHANGED THE NOTIFICATION DATE TOO.
The Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati is the only Indian/ South Asian Film Festival of its kind in Cincinnati and Ohio. We screen premieres of feature, and short films made in and about the Indian/South Asian subcontinent, or it's people or made by Indians. Designed to engage diversity through film, the festival selects films that speak to an American audience through topics and issues that that embrace the common human values across our cultures. SPECIAL THIS YEAR, n an effort to bring the cultural film makers together, WE WILL DEDICATE ONE DAY TO LOCAL OHIO FILM MAKERS, Local Ohio film makers can choose any genre as long as it speaks to diversity and our common human values, the Asian element is not a requirement for Ohio film makers. The festival is organized and hosted by the India Cincinnati Sister city in collaboration with the Art Museum.of Cincinnati. Please make sure your film speaks to a topic that cuts across cultures.
Films that have not been/will not be publicly screened or premiered in Ohio prior to IFFCincy 2020, and meet the following criteria, are considered.
Indian Diaspora Films:Films that feature the work of filmmakers, actors, writers, directors of Indian heritage.
Indian & South Asian inspired Films:Films made by Non-Indians that feature significant Indian content, inspiration, subject matter.
Indian Filmmakers: Films produced and directed in India. Filmmakers working in all Indian regional languages, and those working on animation and children's films are encouraged to apply.
CATEGORIES
FEATURE NARRATIVE - Narrative works under 100 minutes
SHORT NARRATIVE - Narrative works under 30 mins
DEADLINES ARE NOW PAST
The festival encourages films on Pride (LGBTQ), Trafficking, Immigration and women’s issues.
Awards for Best film , Best Director, Best actor, Best Cinematographer for both short and feature films . Awardees will be informed and certificates and trophies awarded. We hope to award cash prizes in a few years as we grow. No cash prizes.
Local Ohio Film Makers. This is a different category for awards. Award for Best film, Best director ( cash prize )
Come to the festival and stay free! We have some funds for local travel and for panels. We will provide you free accommodation and provide other festival hospitality as our VIP guest. If you are located in the US, we will pay up to $200 in travel funds for you.