The Cinetaria International Film Festival is now open for nominations, inviting a diverse range of cinematic and musical works. Filmmakers and artists from around the globe have the opportunity to showcase their talent across various categories.
Feature Films, both released and un-released, are a major highlight of the festival.
International feature films are specifically invited to participate in the Cinema: Beyond the Borders category, celebrating global storytelling. Indian-made feature films have a dedicated space in the National Panorama category, showcasing the rich tapestry of national cinema. Furthermore, all feature films, regardless of their origin, are encouraged to submit to the Film for Purpose/Cause category, emphasizing cinema's power to address social issues and inspire change.
Beyond feature films, the festival extends its invitation to a wide array of cinematic and musical forms. Independent films, short films, documentary films, animation films, and musical albums/songs are all welcome, provided they adhere to the same censor date restrictions (January 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026).
The Cinetaria International Film Festival promises to be an exciting event, bringing together creative talents and showcasing compelling narratives from across the world. Prospective nominees are encouraged to review all specific terms and conditions on the official festival website for detailed submission guidelines.
- Feature Films: (Duration: 90 Min to 150 Minutes)- (3 Categories: 1. Cinema: Beyond the Borders, 2. National Panorama, 3. Film for Purpose/Cause)
- Independent Films: (Duration: 30 minutes to 80 minutes)
- Short Films: Duration: (60 Seconds to 40 Minutes)
- Documentary Films: (Duration: 3 Minutes to 40 Minuts)
- Animation Films: Duration: 3 Minutes to 90 Minutes)
- Musical Songs/Albums: (Duration: 60 Seconds to 7 Minutes)
- Advertisement Films: (3 Seconds to 60 Seconds)
Cinema: Beyond the Borders: International Platform:
- Open to feature films of any genre from all countries outside of India.
- Open to feature films of any genre produced in India.
- Submissions must be in original language and include English subtitles.
Indian Panorama:
- Open exclusively to feature films produced in India.
- Submissions should be in their original language with English subtitles if the original language is not English.
Film for Cause:- Open to all feature films (both international and Indian) that address a significant social, environmental, humanitarian, or cultural cause.
- A brief synopsis explaining the film's relevance to a cause should be included with the submission.
Independent Films, Short Films, Documentary Films, Animation Films, Advertisement Films:
- Films must adhere to the general eligibility dates (January 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026).
- Specific length requirements for short films and documentaries will be detailed on the official submission platform.
- Submissions must be in original language and include English subtitles.
Musical Songs/Albums:
- Songs or albums must have been released or produced between January 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
- Submissions should include audio files and, if applicable, a link to a music video.
- All necessary rights for public performance and display must be cleared.
Advertisement Films:
- Advertisement Films or Promotional Advertisements must have been released or produced between January 01, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
- Submissions should include video and audio files.
- All necessary rights for public performance and display must be cleared.
- Visit the (Submit Film) Page for more details
- Download the nomination form
- Fill the Form with required details
- Attach the required details, including Movie weblink/url/google drive link/ vimeo link, Posters and Images, payment screen shot, etc
- Send the Nominations Form and all the details to official Email IDs info@cinetaria.com / cinetaria@gmail.com
Please review the following terms and conditions carefully before submitting your work to the Cinetaria International Film Festival.
Dates for Nominations: Nominations invitng from December 01, 2026 to January 10, 2027.
- Nominations inviting from Filmmakers for Feature Films
- Same dates will be applicable for all other film categories, such as Independent Film, Short Films, Documentaries, Musical Albums and Advertisement Films, etc.
General Eligibility:
- Submissions outside this date range will not be considered.
- All entries must be submitted through the official festival platform by the stated deadline.
- The submitter must hold all necessary rights and clearances for the submitted material, including music, images, and other intellectual property.
- Submissions with incomplete information or materials may be disqualified.
- The festival reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any submission.
- Dubbing or Remake movies are not eligible for film festival.
Rights of CIFF:
- The Cinetaria Foundation reserves the right to exhibit nominated and selected films for the Cinetaria International Film Festival screening only during the festival dates and times, and only within the celebrations organizing city. The Cinetaria Foundation retains the full right to change or reschedule the dates, or cancel the festivals, screenings, events, etc., without providing notice to participants. However, a public announcement on the official festival website, www.cinetaria.com, is mandatory.
Cinetaria International Film Awards 2027 will select its winning films through the 100-Point Cinetaria Film Score, a distinctive and transparent evaluation system combining professional judgment with audience participation. Every nominated film will be evaluated on four parameters: Professional Jury – 50%, Verified Public Voting – 25%, Film Professionals & Critics – 15%, and Cinetaria Innovation & Impact Panel – 10%. The scores from all four components will be combined to determine the final ranking, ensuring that award-winning films demonstrate artistic excellence, professional recognition, audience appreciation, innovation and international impact. This balanced methodology gives Cinetaria a credible, participatory and globally oriented awards-selection process beyond conventional jury voting.
For further details and to submit your work, please wite us to info@cinetaria.com.