16th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-27 (16)

영화제 시작: 13 6월 2027      영화제 끝: 13 6월 2027

16th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-27 (BSFF-27) is more than a film festival—it's a celebration of cinematic voices, creativity, and independent storytelling. Since its inception in 2012, BSFF has been dedicated to discovering, recognizing, and promoting the work of emerging as well as established filmmakers from India and around the world.

The festival was founded to commemorate the 100 years of Indian cinema and to pay tribute to the invaluable contribution of the Kannada film industry to the growth of Indian cinema. Over the years, BSFF has evolved into a vibrant platform where filmmakers showcase their work, connect with industry professionals, and explore opportunities for collaboration, distribution, and career growth.

Our mission is to nurture a strong short film culture by encouraging new talent, creating sustainable revenue opportunities for independent filmmakers, and helping transform short filmmaking into a commercially viable creative industry. The previous editions, BSFF-12 to BSFF-26, witnessed outstanding participation from filmmakers representing diverse cultures and countries, establishing the festival as one of India's leading destinations for short cinema.

BSFF-27 promises to be our most ambitious edition yet. Along with an exceptional selection of films from across the globe, the festival will feature an expanded lineup of industry workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking sessions designed to empower filmmakers at every stage of their journey.

A major highlight of this edition will be the Miniboxoffice Film Market, offering filmmakers a unique opportunity to connect with producers, distributors, investors, and production houses, especially those looking to take the next step into feature filmmaking.

With world-class screenings, meaningful networking opportunities, industry recognition, and a vibrant celebration of independent cinema, 16th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-27 continues its commitment to shaping the future of filmmaking—one remarkable story at a time.

BSFF-27

Production Awards

Best Short Film
Best Animation
Best Documentary
Best Music Video
Special Festival Mention
Honorable Jury Mention
Best Director
Best Ad Film
Best AI Film
Best Web Series

Creative Awards

Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Screenplay
Best VFX

Performance Awards

Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress

Music Awards

Best Original Music
Best Background Music

16th Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-2027

1. Awards for both professional and students category-

PRODUCTION AWARDS

❏ Best Short Film
❏ Best Animation
❏ Best Documentary
❏ Best Music Video
❏ Honorable Jury Mention
❏ Best Director
❏ Special Festival Mention
❏ Best Ad Film
❏ Best AI Film
❏ Best Web Series



CREATIVE AWARDS

❏ Best Cinematography
❏ Best Editing
❏ Best Screenplay
❏ Best VFX

PERFORMANCE AWARDS

❏ Best Actor
❏ Best Actress
❏ Best Supporting Actor
❏ Best Supporting Actress

MUSIC AWARDS

❏ Best Original Music
❏ Best Background Music

2. Every official selected film in BSFF will enjoy following benefits-

Promotion & Marketing:

Listing on fest website in official selection section.

Lifetime dedicated film page on fest website in catalogue.

Film team video interviews will be published in Filmmaker’s Cut and promoted on social media.

Film Pitch video will be published in Film Market and promoted among industry professionals.

Film article in News & blog on festival website.

Film Market & Distribution:

Miniboxoffice Film Market subscription for 03 months.

Film Distribution, Sales, Pitching & networking opportunities.

Personal page, project listing & future opportunities.

Recognition & Awards:

Every submitted film will get certificate of participation.

Every officially selected film will get Certificate of Excellence- Official Selection certificate.

Every Award Winner will get Certificate of Excellence- Award Certificate & Trophy.

Every festival attendee will get festival mementos.

Feedback & Criticism:

Festival provide a unique opportunity for every filmmaker to get Jury score sheet in order to understand ‘how the movie performed in festival’ and for scope of improvement.

Audience interaction after film screening.

Learning & Exchange

Master Classes on various current topics & trends.

Culture & business exchange with fellow filmmakers.

3. Entry FEE: Submit the film without paying festival fee via Festhome and pay the fee only if selected.

Production Awards

❏ Best Short Film
❏ Best Animation
❏ Best Documentary
❏ Best Music Video
❏ Honorable Jury Mention
❏ Best Director
❏ Special Festival Mention
❏ Best Ad Film
❏ Best AI Film
❏ Best Web Series

Entry Fee: For all production awards Short Film, Documentary, Animation, Ad Film, AI Film & Music Video:
Regular Students: €37
Regular Professional: €40

Creative Awards

❏ Best Cinematography
❏ Best Editing
❏ Best Screenplay
❏ Best VFX

Entry Fee: For all creative awards Short Film, Documentary, Animation, Ad Film, AI Film & Music Video:
Regular Students: €37
Regular Professional: €40

Performance Awards

❏ Best Actor
❏ Best Actress
❏ Best Supporting Actor
❏ Best Supporting Actress

Entry Fee: For all performance awards Short Film & Music Video:
Regular Students: €37 Regular
Professional: €40

Music Awards

❏ Best Original Music
❏ Best Background Music

Entry Fee: For all Music Awards Short Film, Documentary, Animation, Ad Film, AI Film & Music Video:
Regular Students: €37 Regular
Professional: €40

Late Entry Fee: € films: up- to 10 in addition to regular entry fee ` Entry Fee can be paid electronically in the following account:

Account Name: Miniboxoffice A/C No: 19620210002643
IFSC Code: UCBA0001962
Swift Code: UCBAINBB242
Bank: UCO Bank Branch: B-7/2, Site-IV, Greater Noida-201306, U.P,

India International filmmakers can pay the fee by using PayPal at id info@miniboxoffice.com.


4. Eligibility:

Films participated in earlier editions of Bangalore Shorts Film Festival are not eligible for participation in this year.

Year of production: Jan-2025 onwards

Short Films, Short Documentaries, Short Animation: up-to 60 min (equal or less than 60 min)

Music Video, Ad films: up- to 10 min

Films must be subtitled in English if language is other than English.

5. BSFF-27 stages/process:

Entry submission as per rules & regulations.

Notification of officially selected regular entries by the festival office on 27 May 2027 and the late entries list shall be out on 01 June 2027.

Results of the festival will be declared on 13 June 2027.

Festival Date: 13 June 2027, Bangalore, India.

6. Delegate Registration

• Delegate registration to attend BSFF-27. All shortlisted filmmakers must have registered as delegate to attend the festival. Hospitality charges are applicable for filmmakers & attendees, which include lunch, tea/coffee with cookies & master classes.

• Festival movies screening & workshops followed by award ceremony on 13 June 2027 at Bangalore.

7. The decision of the Jury will be final and can’t be challenged.

8. Bangalore Shorts Film Festival-27 does not take any type financial commitment for the expense incurred on the correspondence by the participant. All Travel, Lodging & Boarding and other miscellaneous expenses will have to be borne by the participant himself for attending the festival. No request for the same will be entertained.

9. Once the film submitted can’t be withdrawn in any circumstances, however festival director reserve the rights to disqualify any film on certain grounds.