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River Stone International Film Festival (3)

Deadlines

30 Jul 2025
Call for entries

21 Aug 2025
Early deadline

23 Oct 2025
Standard deadline

20 Nov 2025
Late deadline

22 Jan 2026
Extended deadline

4
mths

05 Feb 2026
Notification date

21 Feb 2026
22 Feb 2026

Address

Aram Nagar - 1, 400031, Versova, Mumbai, India

Festival description

Short film festival

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Any Genre

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

Production date: Any

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films

AI Tools

Any language

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Festival description (Edition: 3)

Festival start: 21 February 2026 Festival end: 22 February 2026

Creativity is everywhere - we are proudly open to all kind of projects with no restriction as long as it is inventive and full of creativity. We are excited to be part of your journey and devoted to supporting and encouraging all-new content creators. All winners receive a River Stone International Film Festival laurel, certificate and will be shared across all of our social platforms.

Prizes and qualifications

The winner will get Laurel and Certificate of award one winner from each category announced.

Rules

1) submissions through online platform only.

2) Download file is needed for the screening purpose.

3) All Genre acceptable.

4) Films selected for screening will be notified through email.

5) There is no production year barrier for submission.

6) You can submit as many as films you want.

7) Entry will not be valid without an entry fee.

8) No refund will be processed if the film is withdrawn/no accepted/disqualified or not shown for any other reason.

9) Festival committee's decision is final.

10) Rules & regulations may be changed by the festival committee without any intimation.

11) Festival does not deal with any copyright issues. All copyright issues should be resolved by the film submitter.

12) Filmmakers are allowed to use River Stone International Film Festival laurels on their winning/nominated/selected films ONLY. They can be used on posters as well as on other media available.

13) If you have submitted your film in the earlier season and would like to compete again for the next season then write us an email to get a special Waiver code (only applicable for the same film if the film is accepted as official selection/winner in the last edition, Non selected films not qualified under the rule).

Screenplay (Written Only)

Script / Pitch

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 12.3$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 15$ 13.8$ 12.3$ 23 Oct 25

Late 15$ 13.8$ 12.3$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 15$ 13.8$ 12.3$ 22 Jan 26

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Short Film (All Genre Films)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Short Student Film (All Genre Films)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Documentary Film

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Animation Film

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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LGBTQ Film

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Drama Film (Genre Specific Award)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Comedy Film (Genre Specific Award)

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Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Horror Film (Genre Specific Award)

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Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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Thriller Film (Genre Specific Award)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Romantic Film (Genre Specific Award)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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Sc-Fi Film (Genre Specific Award)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Experiment Film (Genre Specific Award)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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Music Video

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Web Series

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Director (Director's Award)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Female Director (Director's Award)

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Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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Best Young Director [(Under 18 Year) (Director's Award)]

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Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

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Best First time Director (Director's Award)

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Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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Best Cinematographer (Technical Award)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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Best Editor (Technical Award)

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Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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Best Screenwriter (Talent Award)

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Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Actor (Talent Award)

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Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Actress (Talent Award)

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Fee

-8%

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Actor (Supporting Role) (Talent Award)

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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Best Actress (Supporting Role) (Talent Award)

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Fee

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Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Child Actor (Under 14 year) (Talent Award)

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Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Child Actress (Under 14 year) (Talent Award)

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Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Young Actress [(Under 18 year) (Talent Award)]

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Fee

-8%

PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

Extended 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 22 Jan 26

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Best Young Actor (Under 18 year) (Talent Award)

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Fee

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PRO 18%

Early 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 21 Aug 25

Standard 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 23 Oct 25

Late 5$ 4.6$ 4.1$ 20 Nov 25

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