Online screenings of all chosen films will be held once a month on our social media channels. The jury will select ten finalists for the annual festival each month and e-certificates will be awarded online.

At our grand finale festival in December 2022, all of the nominated films from each month compete for the best film award and other awards. Screening of the best films along the award ceremony will be the showcase of the festival,

Various Categories for Grand awards are:

Best International Short Film

Best Indian Short Film

Best Student Short film

Best Director & Producer

Best Actor & Actress

Best Junior Artist Male & Female

Best Cinematographer & Editor

Best Music & Script

Best Poster & Title

Best Social Message,etc.

All of the winners will receive social media marketing to help them advance their career in film and media industry.

The honours will be presented at ISFF Grand Finale in 2022. All participants will get an E-Certificate of participation through email. The winners will be offered opportunities to work on short films and other types of media. Winners will be interviewed, and the live telecast will be published on all social media platforms to recognize the victors on their outstanding effort as well as to promote and acknowledge them globally.

ISFF will be held as a web-based event. All official selected short films will be screened online, on our social media platforms, to promote worldwide involvement.

In order to participate in the film festival, you must follow certain rules and guidelines, As submitting a film requires complete acceptance of the rules and guidelines, please read them carefully before submitting your short film.

1. All of the films will be screened by a distinguished jury. For acknowledgment, the shortlisted films will be posted on our official website, YouTube channel, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.

2. Plagiarism shall not be accepted in any form.

3. Submissions must be completed before or on the deadline. There will be no consideration for rewards if a video is submitted after the deadline.

4. Nudity or vulgar content is strictly prohibited and may result in the film's disqualification.

5. A film tale can be screened or read at the event.

7. All genres are welcome.

8. You may submit multiple entries. Filmmakers may submit multiple films to the festival as long as each one is submitted independently and meets the ISFF 2022 standards.

9. Submissions for the Ist edition are free of cost. Each submission will be accompanied with the appropriate charges in the future.

10. The submission money will not be refunded.

11. Any and all personal contact information must be kept private and not shared with any third parties.

12. All award-winning choices are regarded final and irreversible.

13. Please test your material before submitting it to ensure that it functions well and is not damaged.

14. Films can be submitted electronically through Google Drive, together with a completed online submission form and the necessary submission cost (free entry for Ist Edition).

15. Filmmakers are responsible for ensuring that all entry materials are received by the specified deadline. If your film does not arrive or is not uploaded by the deadline you registered for, you may be compelled to pay a higher charge or your registration may be cancelled.

16. The entrants submitting the film must have the essential legal rights as well as clearance for public display.

17. All submission and intellectual property rights are retained by the filmmakers.

18. Films claiming copyright while uploading on our youtube & other social media channels will be denied.

19. The film's images, soundtrack, and other elements must be copyright-free. Infringement of copyright regulations results in the film's disqualification. Any film deemed to be in violation of the festival's rules and regulations will be rejected.

20. The jury will decide whether or not a film that does not exactly fulfill the Criteria is eligible to participate in the festival.

21. We reserve the right to change the festival's date and location in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

22. The Festival Organizers reserve the right, at any time, to update, modify, or alter any rule, part, or event of this competition.

23. Your entire shortfilm will never be shared with anyone without your permission.

24. Short films selected for final screening will be unable to withdraw under any circumstances until the festival is completed.

25. The jury's decision is final and binding.

26. You can only post your video once via online form.

27. For multiple entries with different films, submit each film independently via online form by using different email ID respectively.

28. Film conversations must be subtitled in English electronically except films in English, Hindi, Punjabi & Harayanvi Language.

29. Your film scenes, images can be used for promotion of the festival.

30. All the traveling , lodging & other expenses will be beared by the participant if applicable .