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French cinema takes center stage at F5IFF. 🇫🇷🎬We are pleased to announce that France is our esteemed Focus Country for t...
19/06/2026

French cinema takes center stage at F5IFF. 🇫🇷🎬

We are pleased to announce that France is our esteemed Focus Country for the third edition of the Fest5 International Film Festival. To honor France’s rich cinematic legacy and diverse storytelling traditions, we are delighted to offer a complete waiver of entry fees for all French films and filmmakers.

We are actively seeking more bold, evocative voices to join our official selection. We invite filmmakers to submit their work and contribute to this meaningful cross-cultural dialogue.

Current French Submissions:

The Timeline

On which foot to dance

SAVING PARADISE: The Grand Canyon

Side by Side

STRIKE

Featuring the vision of: | | | | .fr.uk

Submissions for our Festival Focus categories remain open and free of charge. Join us in shaping this year’s program—submit your film today and be part of our international cinema community.

These works represent the spirit of creative exploration we aim to champion at F5IFF. We look forward to evaluating new entries as we prepare for the festival, taking place from November 17 to 21, 2026.

Our third session at the LP4Y Centre, Howrah was all about the Youth taking the lead. It was inspiring to watch them exp...
15/06/2026

Our third session at the LP4Y Centre, Howrah was all about the Youth taking the lead. It was inspiring to watch them experiment with new angles and bring their original scripts to life.
We spent the day reviewing their footage, providing insights, and using our workshop guides to refine their shot composition, audio, and pacing. Seeing the participants apply this technical feedback in real-time to sharpen their storytelling was incredible.
A huge thanks to the coaches and the catalyst of LP4Y Howrah. Their progress and dedication to mastering these tools continue to shine!

At Fest5 International Film Festival, we receive a wide array of creative work, and we value the effort every filmmaker ...
12/06/2026

At Fest5 International Film Festival, we receive a wide array of creative work, and we value the effort every filmmaker puts into their project. We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the following submissions that have been sent to our desk.

Thank you to these directors for sharing their vision and trusting us with their work:

Bow Barracks: Beyond the Red Bricks – Vaidyanath Nishant
Maya - Based On The Story By Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay – Agnik Mondal
Rocketship – Arjun Menon
The Accused – Subhankar Das

Vish Amrit – Subhash Jha

JOIN OUR LINEUP

Independent filmmaking is a challenging journey, and we appreciate the passion required to bring these stories to life. If you have a project you would like to share with our audience, we invite you to be part of our growing community.

👉 Submit your films here: www.f5iff.com/film-submission

We look forward to seeing your work and continuing to celebrate the spirit of independent cinema.

Note: This post is intended to acknowledge the submission of these films and their respective directors.

Our programming team is continuously updating the submission queue with new Indian films. The latest entries officially ...
06/06/2026

Our programming team is continuously updating the submission queue with new Indian films. The latest entries officially received for evaluation include:

Whisper In The Valley" by Diptarup Das

THE 50MM GRAVE" by Abhishek Das

Jasmine's Anklet Bells" by Shankhamala Ray

NEVER SAY GOOD BYE ( a Calcutta Jewish Journey )" by JAYASHRI MUKHERJEE

Manmuradein" by Bhargi Desai

The submission portal is currently open for independent features, shorts, and documentaries.

To submit your work, visit the link- www.f5iff.com/film-submission

Every corner of our planet has a story worth listening to, and protecting it is up to us. It's about looking closely at ...
05/06/2026

Every corner of our planet has a story worth listening to, and protecting it is up to us. It's about looking closely at the spaces we share and doing our part to keep them intact. 🌍🌿
​See how these stories come to life at www.f5iff.com. 🎬

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The festival tracking board continues to expand with a fresh wave of incoming projects by student filmmakers, highlighti...
05/06/2026

The festival tracking board continues to expand with a fresh wave of incoming projects by student filmmakers, highlighting a rich variety of storytelling lengths and structural forms.

TITLE: SPECTRE // CREATOR: Parth Chandel

TITLE: BORIKOTHA // CREATOR: Abhishek Das

TITLE: 2 hours // CREATOR: Niranjan Dhanaji Salte

TITLE: Theanchittu Catering Service // CREATOR: Pragadeesh

TITLE: Lemon Chillies // CREATOR: Sampurna Saha

THE GATEWAY IS OPEN

We believe in supporting next-generation talent, which is why film submissions are completely free of cost in this student category. To place your film on our radar and join this international cohort, submit your work directly at f5iff.com/film-submission.

Our latest tracking queue features a dynamic range of cinematic formats, from feature narratives to shorts and documenta...
04/06/2026

Our latest tracking queue features a dynamic range of cinematic formats, from feature narratives to shorts and documentaries. Here are the newest additions officially entered for consideration:

Project: The Fire In Our Hearts
By: Josias Tschanz

Project: MÀQUINA
By: Joaquim Adrià Pujol

Project: Dreams
By: Parth Chandel

Project: Radio Awesome
By: Indrajit Nattoji

Project: MEOW
By: Siva Krishna Dammalapati

SUBMIT YOUR WORK Our call for entries is active across all categories.

Whether you have a short film, documentary, feature narrative, or student project, we want to see your unique perspective.

Send your project to our screening committee: f5iff.com/film-submission

The F5IFF team is thrilled to share a look at some of the incredible submissions landing on our radar this season! We ar...
01/06/2026

The F5IFF team is thrilled to share a look at some of the incredible submissions landing on our radar this season! We are proud to highlight these phenomenal projects and creators making waves in our lineup:

Featured Submissions:

The League of Extraordinary Employees — Melissa Arcak

Angst — Fjolnir Baldursson

Étouffe-moi Seul - Vivian Kay Quintero

Madam Driver — Indrajit Nattoji

Dharau — Manish Suresh Shinde

Want to see your project featured next? Submissions for F5IFF 2026 are officially open. Share your story, voice, and vision with our global audience.

Submit Your Film Here: https://www.f5iff.com/film-submission

Stay tuned to our page for more creator highlights, updates, and official schedule announcements as we approach the festival!

A look at the recent entries exploring environmental narratives, ecological impact, and the global climate crisis:Naad N...
25/05/2026

A look at the recent entries exploring environmental narratives, ecological impact, and the global climate crisis:

Naad Nadi by Dr. Mihika Sengupta & Ayush Nair

BREAD OF HOPE by Jazeer Thekkekara

The Fire In Our Hearts by Josias Tschanz

Poachers to Protectors by SAMAR Kanti Prasad

The Pulse Beneath The Steel by Krishnungshu Gangopadhyay

Submissions are currently open for the 2026 edition of the festival. We are seeking original, independent narratives, documentaries, and short films across all categories.

Apply at f5iff.com/film-submission

The F5IFF 2026 Student Submissions Showcase.A collective look at the emerging directors and independent student projects...
23/05/2026

The F5IFF 2026 Student Submissions Showcase.

A collective look at the emerging directors and independent student projects currently entering the festival pool:

Afterlife Lobby / Directed by Tharun Greegor

The Malevolent Relic / Directed by Utpal Chatterjee

DESH MERA RANGREZ....YE BABU & BAITHI HAI / Directed by Raunak Sanger

Yeh Raina / Directed by Pritam Debnath

MANODDWAND / Directed by Siddhartth Dessai

Are you a student filmmaker?

Submit your project to our festival pool with zero submission fees. We are actively looking for fresh, independent perspectives for the 2026 cycle.

Apply directly at f5iff.com/film-submission

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