Go to...

• Filmmakers Area

Festivals Area

Industry Area

Festhome TV

Roshani international film festival (8)

Deadlines

10 Oct 2026
Call for entries

25 Nov 2026
Early deadline

20 Jan 2027
Standard deadline

15 Mar 2027
Late deadline

22 May 2027
Extended deadline

31 May 2027
Notification date

11 Jul 2027
11 Jul 2027

Address

Tv sentar road, Aurangabad, 431001, CHHATRPATI SAMBHAJI NAGAR [Aurangabad], Maharashtra, India

Festival description

Short film festival

Feature 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

Feature Films

AI Tools

Any language

Share on Social Networks

Facebook
Tweet

English

Festival description (Edition: 8)

Festival start: 11 July 2027 Festival end: 11 July 2027

Film Education and Welfare Foundation Aurangabad Present,
8th- RIFF- Roshni International Film Festival Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (M.H) INDIA uses media platform as a tool to connect audiences across cities, countries, and continents. With simultaneous screenings (OFFLINE FESTIVALS) and live Q&A’s, audiences are given the chance to experience a film festival from miles away. From the peak of Everest to the penguins of Antarctica, #RIFF brings the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres together. Because the love for cinema stretches beyond borders.

#RIFF2026 established from pride of India, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. City of ancient 65th+ century Mughal Empires now beat with #Digitalindia in 2026
providing wide platform for students to professionals - preview their films on International Stage to prove themselves.

We conduct our Film festival from 10 Oct - 12 July every season with grand arrangements with respected jury board from different continent to judge your films and make Q&A session. Take a step and drop your films on our platform and make your self best.

Prizes and qualifications

CASH PRIZE AWARDS

ALL IN ONE (ONLY ROSHANI FESTIVAL TOP 05 PROJECT)

First Prize All In One Film: 7000/- Trophy & Certificate

Second Prize All In One Film: 5000/- Trophy & Certificate

Third Prize All In One Film: 4000/- Trophy & Certificate

Fourth Prize All In One Film: 3000/- Trophy & Certificate

Fifth Prize All In One Film: 2000/- Trophy & Certificate

MAIN SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

(1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank Winner, Trophy & Certificate for the following categories)

Short Film

Short Feature Film

Feature Film

Music Video

Women Empowerment Project

Mobile Short Film

Documentary

Experimental Film

Horror Film

Web Series Episode

COVID-19 Film

Animation Video

Student Project

Action Film

Advertisement Video

Drama

Thriller

Science & Technology Film

Virtual Reality Short Film

Virtual Reality Feature Film

Social Film

Children Film

Sci-Fi

VFX

Screenplay

Other Project

AI Project (SHORT, FEATURE, MUSIC VIDEO)

ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

(1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank Winner, Trophy & Certificate for the following categories)

Best Male Director

Best Female Director

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Child Actor

Best Child Actress

Best Male Student Director

Best Female Student Director

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

Best Production Design

Best Producer

Best Sound Design

Best Original Score

Best Script

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Performance Negative Role

Comedy Project

AWARD INFORMATION

The Official Selection List will be made from amongst all entries of the festival. [1st Round]

Nominated Film List (Semi Final) will be selected from the Official Selection List. [2nd Round]

251+ Final Awards will be announced from the selected Nominated Film (Semi Final) List. [Final Round]

Rules

❏ Entry fees non- refundable.

❏ Film duration - all duration accept

❏ All link, any languages are accepted, subtitles not compulsory,

❏ No inquiries or arguments will be entertained regarding non-selected films.

The decision of festival selection committee will be final.
(JURY DECISION WILL BE FINAL)

❏ Of the nominated films, only 11+ films will be screened at the competition under
The guidance of a jury member.

❏ We are currently announcing 251+* TROPHY + CERTIFICATE AWARDS that could increase this number.

❏ Only the best project/film will be officially selected from all the entries by the Jury Member/Team Member.

The semi-final (nomination) list will be selected from the official selection.

The final award list will be announced from the SEMI-FINAL (NOMINATION) LIST.

❏ Every information of the festival will be given on the face book page,
Or an attempt will be made to contact by mail.

❏ After presenting the film/project at the festival,

You have given us permission to showcase the project/film on social media for 05-30 seconds. (This does not require your separate permission)

OTHER PROJECT

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

STUDENT FILMMAKER PROJECT

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

VFX

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

DRAMA /THRILLER /SCI-FI/SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FILM/ACTION FILM / HORROR / BEST COMEDY PROJECT

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

ANIMATION VIDEO

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

MOBILE SHORT FILM

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 20 Jan 27

Late 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
3.45$

Submit

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROJECT

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 20 Jan 27

Late 18$ 16.56$ 13.86$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 18$ 16.56$ 13.86$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
3.45$

Submit

EXPERIMENTAL FILM /VIRTUAL REALITY SHORT FILM / VIRTUAL REALITY FEATURE FILM / BEST 360 VIDEO

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

DOCUMENTARY

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 20 Jan 27

Late 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
3.45$

Submit

FEATURE FILM

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 20 Jan 27

Late 17$ 15.64$ 13.09$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 22$ 20.24$ 16.94$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
3.45$

Submit

SHORT FEATURE FILM

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 20 Jan 27

Late 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 15.4$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
3.45$

Submit

MUSIC VIDEO

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

CHILDREN FILM / SOCIAL FILM / COVID-19 FILM /BEST ANIMAL FILM

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

SCREENPLAY / SCRIPT

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

BEST FEMALE DIRECTOR / BEST MALE DIRECTOR / BEST MALE STUDENT DIRECTOR / BEST FEMALE STUDENT DIRECTOR / BEST ART DIRECTOR

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

BEST ACTRESS / BEST ACTOR / BEST CHILD ACTRESS / BEST CHILD ACTOR / BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS / BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR / BEST PERFORMANCE NEGATIVE ROLE

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY / BEST EDITING / BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN / BEST PRODUCER /BEST SOUND DESIGN / BEST ORIGINAL SCORE

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

WEB SERIES EPISODE

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

AI SHORT FILM

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 20 Jan 27

Late 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
3.45$

Submit

AI FEATURE FILM

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 20$ 18.4$ 15.4$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 20$ 18.4$ 15.4$ 20 Jan 27

Late 20$ 18.4$ 15.4$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 20$ 18.4$ 15.4$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
4.6$

Submit

AI MUSIC VIDEO

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 20 Jan 27

Late 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 12$ 11.04$ 9.24$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
2.76$

Submit

SHORT FILM

Short and Feature Films

Fee

-8%

PRO 23%

Early 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 25 Nov 26

Standard 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 20 Jan 27

Late 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 15 Mar 27

Extended 15$ 13.8$ 11.55$ 22 May 27

Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees

Submissions deadline
22 May 27

Save up
3.45$

Submit

Festhome holds accountable fees festivals by holding the payment of the fees of most newer festivals until they have viewed the submissions, held their festivals and other methods.

Discover great films & festivals, one click away