14th Noida International Film Festival-2026, India (14)

映画祭の開始: 24 1月 2027      映画祭の終了: 24 1月 2027

The Noida International Film Festival occurs every year to honor the art of cinema, exhibit a variety of film genres from different countries, and highlight up-and-coming filmmakers. Through film screenings, panel talks, Film Market, Networking and workshops, the festival encourages conversation and cooperation in the film industry as Noida itself is the house of world's largest film city. As a result, the festival seeks to enhance the recognition of international cinema and facilitate the exchange of cultures, establishing itself as a significant event in Noida's film scene and beyond.

Miniboxoffice has named it on the name of India’s fastest developing city ‘NOIDA’. It’s a tribute to the city where Miniboxoffice starts in year 2010 and the city itself is the house of North India’s largest Film City.

14th Noida International Film Festival-27 objective is to feature great cinema of worldwide filmmakers in a big way & at the same time providing professional networking & introducing current trends of cinema to the participants. The festival goal is to empower independent filmmakers and committed to become premium movie going event which foster the growth of independent filmmakers.

The 2014 to 26 edition of NIFF was huge success with participation of filmmakers from more than 90 countries. The NIFF-27 is expected to achieve many milestones towards the development of Independent Cinema. With this I welcome all filmmakers to come and join the movement which brings highest level of thoughts & culture of different nations in the form of enriching & entertaining cinema.

NIFF-27

Production Awards
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Animation
Best Documentary
Best Music Video
Best Web Series
Best Director
Best Debut Director
Special Festival Mention
Honorable Jury Mention
Best Ad Film


Creative Awards
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Screenplay
Best VFX


Performance Awards
Best Actor
Best Actress

Music Awards
Best Original Music
Best Background Music

1. Every official selected film in NIFF 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.

2. Film must be subtitled in English if language is other than English and Hindi.

3. Films participated in Noida International Film Festival-2014 to 2026 are not eligible for participation in 2027.

4. Year of production & accepted movie duration:

Year of production: Jan-2025 onwards
Feature Films & Feature Documentary & Animated Feature Films: more than 60 min
Short Film, Short documentary & Short Animation: up-to 60min
Music Videos: up-to 8 min

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

6. NIFF-27 stages/process:

• Entry submission as per rules & regulations.
• Notification of shortlisted regular entries by the festival office on 06 Jan 2027 & shortlisted late entries notification on 11 Jan 2027.
• Delegate registration to attend NIFF-27 at Noida, India. All filmmakers must register 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 in Noida on 24 Jan 2027.

7. Noida International 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.

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

9. By submitting movie to Noida International Film Festival, filmmaker/producer takes the whole responsibility of copyright issues of music, script and other creative and technical aspects of film.