Central India International Children & Youth Film Festival (1)

Festival start: 14 November 2025      Festival end: 16 November 2025

The Central India International Children & Youth Film Festival (CIICYFF) stands as a beacon of cinematic excellence in the heart of India, celebrating the diverse voices and stories that define contemporary filmmaking.

Nestled in the cultural heartland of India, CIFF has emerged as a premier platform that bridges the gap between emerging talent and established filmmakers, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of creative expression.

GRAND AWARDS

- Golden Award - Best Feature Film (Handcrafted Golden Trophy + Certificate of Excellence + Feature Coverage)

- Silver Award - Best Director (Sterling Silver Trophy + Certificate + One-Year Mentorship)

- Crystal Award - Best Screenplay (Crystal Trophy + Certificate + Script Development Support)


FEATURE FILM CATEGORY

Best Actor - Bronze Trophy + Certificate + Industry Portfolio Session

Best Actress - Bronze Trophy + Certificate + Industry Portfolio Session

Best Supporting Actor - Trophy + Certificate + Networking Access

Best Supporting Actress - Trophy + Certificate + Networking Access

Best Cinematography - Trophy + Certificate + Equipment Access Program

Best Music Director - Trophy + Certificate + Recording Studio Session

Best Editing - Trophy + Certificate + Post-Production Mentorship

Best Production Design - Trophy + Certificate + Design Workshop Access

Best Sound Design - Trophy + Certificate + Audio Equipment Access


SHORT FILM CATEGORIES

Children's Short Film

Best Children's Short Film - Trophy + Certificate + Educational Workshop Package

Best Child Actor - Trophy + Certificate + Acting Workshop Access

Best Direction (Children's) - Trophy + Certificate + Filmmaking Toolkit



Youth Short Film

Best Youth Short Film - Trophy + Certificate + Advanced Filmmaking Course

Best Young Director - Trophy + Certificate + Industry Mentorship

Best Youth Performance - Trophy + Certificate + Acting Masterclass

Eligibility

Films must be suitable for children aged 7 to 12 and fall under one of the accepted categories.

All entries must be submitted By, Parents, Principal, Teachers & School.

Films must be suitable for Young aged 13 to 18 and above.
Inter Collage / Institution Short film Competition Over 18 years.

Both amateur and professional filmmakers are welcome

International submissions accepted with English subtitles

Filmmakers must own all rights to submitted content

No prior festival screening restriction applies



Technical Requirements

Format: Digital files in MP4, MOV, or AVI format

Resolution: Minimum 1080p (Full HD) preferred

Audio: Stereo or 5.1 surround sound acceptable


Duration Limits:

Children's Short Films: Maximum 1 ti 15 minutes (including credits)

Youth Films: Maximum 1 to 30 minutes

Inter Collage / Institution Short film Competition 1 to 30 minutes (Amateur and professional filmmakers)