Film Fiesta Take 06

Film Fiesta Take 06

Deadline: 30th September, 2026

We are looking for cinematic works that are grounded, meaningful, and thoughtful, treating folklore and reality not as distant subjects but as forces that shape people and societies today.

Accepted Categories

1. Short Film
2. Short Animation
3. Short Experimental

Submission Guidelines

Eligibility

• Submissions are open to filmmakers worldwide, regardless of nationality, cultural background, race, or language.
• Both student and independent filmmakers are eligible to submit.
• Only short films will be accepted.
• Films completed at any time are eligible for submission, with no restriction on the year of production.

Categories

FF06 accepts films under three sections only:

• Short Film
• Short Animation
• Short Experimental

Films must clearly fit one of these categories to be considered.

Duration

Maximum runtime: 25 minutes, including opening and end credits.

Poster & Teaser Requirements

Two Posters:

• Vertical
• Horizontal

Posters must clearly display the film's title in English

Teaser:

• Duration: 25–30 seconds
• Format: MP4 (1080p preferred)

Language & Subtitles

• Films can be in any language.
• English subtitles are mandatory for all non-English films.
• Poor or missing subtitles may lead to disqualification.

Submission Format

• Films must be submitted via online screener link (Google Drive / equivalent).
• Download access must remain active until the end of the festival.
• Files should be in HD format (minimum 1080p).

Selection Process

• All submissions will be reviewed by the Film Fiesta Selection Committee.
• Selection decisions are final and non-negotiable.
• No individual feedback will be provided for unselected films.

Curation & Selection

Film Fiesta Take 06 is a curated, non-competitive festival. Every submission will be reviewed for:

• Narrative depth and originality
• Thematic relevance to Horror and Humor
• Cinematic intent and storytelling craft

Selected films will form a thoughtfully curated program, designed to encourage discussion, reflection, and engagement between filmmakers and audiences.

Filmmakers of selected works will be invited to participate in Film Talk, Post-screening discussions, Adda sessions, and interactive conversations with Film enthusiast, audiences.

Submission Fee

• No fee at the time of submission or selections

We believe filmmakers should be judged on their work, not on their ability to pay upfront.

Why Submit?

Film Fiesta 6 creates a space where cinema can terrify, entertain, and connect, exploring the unexpected relationship between fear and laughter. From unsettling stories that linger in the dark to comedies that find humor in the absurdities of life, we invite filmmakers to explore the many ways these two forms of storytelling can meet.

If your film makes audiences scream, laugh, or perhaps do both at once, we invite you to share your work with us. Whether rooted in folklore, everyday life, imagination, or the bizarre corners of human experience, your story belongs on our screen — Where Fear Meets Laughter.