Bengaluru International Short Film Festival

Bengaluru International Short Film Festival What you intend to do with your film is what the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival is all about. We will be what you create.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences designated Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF) as an official qualifying film festival for live-action. After the tremendous success that was BISFF 2021we are all set to host the 12th edition in August. Just as every year, this is an attempt to understand the medium a little better and go a little further in inventing new forms of storytelling as filmmakers. 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.

Our Festival Director, Anand Varadaraj, is featured in Forbes India! A proud moment for the Bengaluru International Shor...
04/09/2026

Our Festival Director, Anand Varadaraj, is featured in Forbes India!

A proud moment for the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF) and the larger independent film community.

In the feature, Anand discusses the very relevance of fundraising for independent film festivals, and the challenges of sustaining spaces that champion diverse voices, new filmmakers and meaningful cinema, especially in a changing funding landscape.

Because keeping independent cinema alive isn’t only about screening films - but also about creating the ecosystems that allow them to be made, seen and remembered.

Here’s to keeping cinema alive, accessible and independent. https://www.forbesindia.com/article/showstoppers-2026/film-festivals-face-the-funding-cut/2997604



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3/3 - Visit our profile page to checkout the full picture.A festival this big takes a team that shows up, steps up and w...
20/08/2026

3/3 - Visit our profile page to checkout the full picture.
A festival this big takes a team that shows up, steps up and works together. ❤️🎬

With a huge team of wonderful volunteers and seamless coordination, BISFF 2026 came together smoothly. This is what teamwork looks like when everyone plays their part! 🙌✨

Photography Shoutout: Swaroop Diddi


[BISFF, BISFF2026, Short Film Festival, Short Films, Bengaluru, Volunteers, Teamwork, Coordination, Film Festival, Community, Collaboration, Filmmakers, Cinema, Festival Team, Togetherness]

2/3 - Visit out Profile page to see the full picture.A festival this big takes a team that shows up, steps up and works ...
20/08/2026

2/3 - Visit out Profile page to see the full picture.
A festival this big takes a team that shows up, steps up and works together. ❤️🎬

With a huge team of wonderful volunteers and seamless coordination, BISFF 2026 came together smoothly. This is what teamwork looks like when everyone plays their part! 🙌✨

Photography Shoutout: Swaroop Diddi


[BISFF, BISFF2026, Short Film Festival, Short Films, Bengaluru, Volunteers, Teamwork, Coordination, Film Festival, Community, Collaboration, Filmmakers, Cinema, Festival Team, Togetherness]

1/3A festival this big takes a team that shows up, steps up and works together. ❤️🎬With a huge team of wonderful volunte...
20/08/2026

1/3
A festival this big takes a team that shows up, steps up and works together. ❤️🎬

With a huge team of wonderful volunteers and seamless coordination, BISFF 2026 came together smoothly. This is what teamwork looks like when everyone plays their part! 🙌✨

Photography Shoutout: Swaroop Diddi


[BISFF, BISFF2026, Short Film Festival, Short Films, Bengaluru, Volunteers, Teamwork, Coordination, Film Festival, Community, Collaboration, Filmmakers, Cinema, Festival Team, Togetherness]

Glimpses from Day 2 at BISFF 2026! 🎬✨Another day filled with incredible short films, inspiring conversations, workshops,...
19/08/2026

Glimpses from Day 2 at BISFF 2026! 🎬✨

Another day filled with incredible short films, inspiring conversations, workshops, and cinema lovers coming together across Bengaluru. ❤️🎥

Here’s a little look at the energy, stories, and magic from Day 2 at BISFF!



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18/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Artistic Director, Anand Varadaraj Anand Varadaraj and to all our wonderful sponsors, partners, volunteers, filmmakers, and cine lovers who made the 16th edition of the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival so special.

Gratitude to all the filmmakers who shared their incredible films with us, and to every cine lover who joined us at the festival and watched films across our OTT platform. Your passion and enthusiasm are what keep the spirit of cinema alive.

As they say, “We will be back bigger, better, and with an amazing lineup of films!”

Until then, thank you for being part of our journey!

17/08/2026

Couldn’t make it to our BISFF Awards ceremony yesterday?
We have got you covered! Highlights from the event last night!

Once again congratulations to all the winners! 🏆

Video Credits : Ganitoons

Karnataka Competition 🎬🌿Celebrating the winners who brought the richness, voices and stories from namma Karnataka to the...
16/08/2026

Karnataka Competition 🎬🌿
Celebrating the winners who brought the richness, voices and stories from namma Karnataka to the screen. 🏆



[Karnataka Cinema, Kannada Cinema, Kannada Filmmakers, Short Films, Regional Cinema, Storytelling, New Voices, Independent Cinema, Filmmaking, Karnataka Stories]

International Competition 🌍🎬Celebrating the winners who brought extraordinary stories, diverse voices and bold visions f...
16/08/2026

International Competition 🌍🎬
Celebrating the winners who brought extraordinary stories, diverse voices and bold visions from around the world. 🏆



[International Cinema, Global Filmmakers, Short Films, World Cinema, Storytelling, Independent Cinema, Filmmaking, Global Stories, New Voices, Cinema]

Asian Eye 🌏🎬Celebrating the winners who brought diverse voices, cultures and powerful stories from across Asia to the sc...
16/08/2026

Asian Eye 🌏🎬
Celebrating the winners who brought diverse voices, cultures and powerful stories from across Asia to the screen. 🏆



[Asian Cinema, Asian Filmmakers, Short Films, Cultural Stories, Storytelling, Independent Cinema, Filmmaking, New Voices, Asian Stories, Cinema]

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