World Student Film Festival (WSFF) - Jaipur, India (2)

Festival start: 26 August 2026      Festival end: 27 August 2026

World Student Film Festival (WSFF) - Jaipur, India

World Student Cinema Summit (WSCS)
26 – 28 August 2026 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The World Student Film Festival is a global celebration dedicated to students studying cinema from around the world. It offers a unique platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work, engage in discussions, and contribute to the evolving landscape of world cinema. Recognizing the absence of such festivals in India, this initiative has been launched to fill that gap. Alongside the festival, the World Student Cinema Summit (WSCS) will also be held annually, fostering interaction, learning, and collaboration among student filmmakers. Jaipur is excited to welcome these young visionaries who are shaping the future of cinema.

Organised by

Jaipur Film Market-JFM, International Cinema Centre-ICC, Jaipur International Film Festival JIFF Trust & Aryan Roj Foundation

For more:

https://jaipurfilmmarket.org/WorldStudentFilmFestivalJaipur.php

AWARDS

FIVE TOP FILMS IN EACH CATEGORY

OR

For SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM CATEGORY
BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM
SPECIAL JURY MENTION

For SHORT FICTION FILM CATEGORY

1. BEST SHORT FILM
2. BEST SCRIPT
3. BEST DIRECTOR
4. BEST EDITOR
5. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
6. BEST SOUND EDITOR
7. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE
8. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE
9. SPECIAL JURY MENTION
10. BEST FILM FROM EACH CONTINENT (LIKE ASIA, EUROPE, AMERICA & AFRICA)

For ANIMATION FEATURE
Top Five films

For SHORT ANIMATION FILM
BEST SHORT ANIMATION FILM
SPECIAL JURY MENTION

For WEB SERIES
TOP FIVE WEB SERIES
SPECIAL JURY MENTION

For MOBILE FILM
TOP FIVE MOBILE FILMS

For AD FILMS
Top Five Ad Films

For SONG/MUSIC ALBUM
Top Five Ad Films


FOR FEATURE FICTION FILM

1. GOLDEN CAMEL - For Best Director
2. RED ROSE - For best released film between September 2026 and August 2026
3. GREEN ROSE - For a film which gives global message
4. YELLOW ROSE - For upcoming film- with World/Asian/Indian premier
5. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE(National and International)
6. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE (National and International)
7. BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
8. BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
9. BEST DEBUTANTE DIRECTOR
10. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTRESS
11. BEST DEBUTANTE ACTOR
12. BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
13. BEST SOUND EDITING & MIXING
14. BEST FILM EDITING
15. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
16. BEST COSTUME DESIGN
17. BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
18. BEST MUSIC
19. BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
20. BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

21. BEST FILM FOR INDIAN PANORAMA (From India Only)

22. BEST CRITICS FILM
23. BEST FILM FROM EACH CONTINENT (LIKE ASIA, EUROPE, AMERICA, AFRICA)
24. SPECIAL JURY MENTION


For DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
GOLDEN CAMEL (Documentary Feature) - For best Director
GREEN ROSE (Documentary Feature) - For a film which gives global message
YELLOW ROSE (Documentary Feature) - For upcoming film- with world premier
BEST SOUND & EDITING
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
SPECIAL JURY MENTION

World Student Film Festival (WSFF) – Jaipur, India

World Student Cinema Summit (WSCS)

26–27 August 2026 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India


SUBMIT YOUR FILM IN ANY ONE OR MORE CATEGORIES OUT OF 10 GIVEN BELOW

1. Feature Fiction (45 minutes to 180 minutes)

2. Animation Feature (45 minutes to 180 minutes)

3. Documentary Feature (45 minutes to 180 minutes)

4. Short Fiction (up to 30 minutes)

5. Short Documentary (up to 30 minutes)

6. Short Animation (up to 30 minutes)

7. Song/Music Album (up to 10 minutes)

8. Mobile Film (up to 30 minutes)

9. Web Series (submit maximum 10; if selected only one will be shortlisted)

10. Ad Film (up to 7 minutes)

TEN CATEGORIES AND ONE FORM

Duration: up to 30 minutes for shorts; 45 to 180 minutes for features

All formats, genres, durations and languages accepted.

FILM SUBMISSION DEADLINES

Early bird deadline: 31 December 2025
Regular deadline: 28 February 2026
Late deadline: 30 April 2026
Extended deadline: 30 June 2026
Final deadline: 30 July 2026


SUBMISSION FEE FOR ALL CATEGORIES

For feature films (45 to 180 minutes):
Rs. 2000 / US$40 (early bird)
Rs. 3000 / US$50 (regular)
Rs. 4000 / US$60 (late)
Rs. 5000 / US$70 (extended)

For short / documentary / mobile / web series / ad & student films (up to 30 minutes):
Rs. 1000 / US$25 (early bird)
Rs. 1500 / US$35 (regular)
Rs. 2000 / US$45 (late)
Rs. 2500 / US$55 (extended)

Online submission:

Via Festhome.com



ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS

1. Films shot between January 2024 and August 2026 (30 seconds to 180 minutes) are eligible.

2. Accepted formats: DVD, Blu-ray or online screener.

3. Ten competition categories as listed.

4. Non-English films must have English subtitles.

5. Films may be submitted by any organization or individual.

6. Selection committee decisions are final.

7. Selected films announced online on 21 August 2026.

8. Transport and insurance costs borne by applicant.

9. Publicity materials will not be returned.

10. Student films cannot be treated as director’s first film.

11. No censorship required.

12. Up to 5 screenings permitted.

13. Excerpts may be used for promotion.

14. Incorrect forms will not be accepted.

15. DVDs submitted are final.

16. Awards go to directors or producers.

17. Shortlisted entries receive a certificate.

18. Unlimited submissions allowed.

19. Films selected cannot be withdrawn.

20. Festival decisions are final.


DELIVERY ADDRESS

World Student Film Festival (WSFF) – Jaipur, India
F1, T-138, Narayan Vihar
Near SBI & Bhakhar Paradise
Gopalpura Bypass Road
Jaipur – 302020
Rajasthan, INDIA

Phone: 8003937961
Email: jaipurfilmmarket@gmail.com


SUBMISSION PROCESS

You may submit through:

1. Festhome
2. Post/Courier with DVDs and form

Required materials:

1. Completed entry form
2. 2 DVDs or online screener
3. Synopsis (150 words + 20 words)
4. Director bio (150 words)
5. Entry fee proof
6. Director photo
7. Film stills (minimum 2)
8. Production stills (minimum 2)
9. Poster (if any)
10. Censorship certificate (optional)
11. Customs invoice (international entries)

Notification date: 15 August 2026

Festival programme online: 15 August 2026

AWARDS

Short Documentary:
1. Best Short Documentary Film
2. Special Jury Mention

Short Fiction:
1. Best Short Film
2. Best Script
3. Best Director
4. Best Editor
5. Best Cinematographer
6. Best Sound Editor
7. Best Actor
8. Best Actress
9. Special Jury Mention
10. Best Film from each Continent (Asia, Europe, America, Africa)

Animation Feature

Top Five Films
Short Animation
1. Best Short Animation Film
2. Special Jury Mention

Web Series
Top Five Web Series
Special Jury Mention
Mobile Film

Top Five Mobile Films
Ad Films

Top Five Ad Films
Song/Music Album

Top Five Works

Feature Fiction:
1. Golden Camel – Best Director
2. Red Rose – Best Released Film
3. Green Rose – Film with Global Message
4. Yellow Rose – Upcoming Film
5. Best Actress (National/International)
6. Best Actor (National/International)
7. Best Supporting Actress
8. Best Supporting Actor
9. Best Debut Director
10. Best Debut Actress
11. Best Debut Actor
12. Best Original Screenplay
13. Best Sound Editing & Mixing
14. Best Film Editing
15. Best Cinematography
16. Best Costume Design
17. Best Makeup & Hairstyling
18. Best Music
19. Best Production Design
20. Best Visual Effects
21. Best Film for Indian Panorama
22. Best Critics Film
23. Best Film from each Continent
24. Special Jury Mention

Documentary Feature:
1. Best Documentary Feature
2. Golden Camel – Best Director
3. Green Rose – Global Message
4. Yellow Rose – Upcoming Film
5. Best Sound & Editing
6. Best Cinematography
7. Special Jury Mention