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SUMMARY:Bangalore International Short Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 16th edition of BISFF returns as India’s only Oscar®-accredited short film festival. Recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an official qualifying festival for short films\, BISFF 2026 presents a line-up of films from across the globe\, showcasing stories from established and emerging filmmakers. Competition sections include International\, Indian\, and Animation—each Oscar® qualifying—alongside Karnataka\, Asian Eye\, Women’s Cinema Collective\, Queer Qorner\, Let’s Include\, AI-Film\, Dancing Lens\, and a Non-Competition section\, reflecting the diversity and evolution of contemporary short filmmaking.  \n  \nDay 1 | 14 August | Friday | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Ritwik Ghatak Retrospective: Cinema\, Restoration & Legacy\nThe session presents three films by legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak\, accompanied by a discussion with Aparna Subramanian and Nikhil Waikar on film preservation\, restoration\, and archiving. It offers an opportunity to revisit Ghatak’s cinematic legacy while reflecting on the importance of safeguarding India’s film heritage for future generations. \nFear | Nagrik Sanrakshan | Rendezvous \nDay 2 | 15 August | Saturday | 10:00 am – 8:30 pm \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm: International Competition\nLa Ligne De Vie (The Lifeline) | Please Hold | The Final Appeal | The Written Hour | Unexpected Connections | Yonne \n12:30 pm – 2:10 pm: Indian Competition\nBarber of the Gods | Deva Aaj Pan Vhay | Gudgudi (Giggles) | Mehta & Co. | Small Clouds \n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Asian Eye\nA Million Ways to Return Home | Ali | Incident on The Mountain | My Plastic Mother | Subal | Tadji | The Frustration \n5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: Animation Competition\nFolktales of India – Tales From Kashmir – A Malcontent Cured | Kali (Bud) | Mai Nagin Mai Sanpera | Nirvana | Our President Is a Crocodile | Post It | Silver Jubilee | That Ugly Green Planet | What About Her? \n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Indian Competition\nA Virtuous Woman | Abja and Her Pickled Eggs | Abracadabra  | Guest for A Day | The Pact \nDay 3 | 16 August | Sunday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \n10:00 am – 11:30 pm: Janato Cinema at BISFF 2026\nThe Last Rites | Kambakhat  | Laiba Ka Ghar | Khelne Chalogi \n12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Indian Competition\nBandini (Absent Ties) | Hudke ki Pyaang Pyaang | Nyingma…Through Her Eyes  | Shadows of the Moonless Nights | Toy Gun \n3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Indian Competition\nAasmani | That’s a Wrap | The Alter Echo | The Leopard | Tulsi \n  \nIn collaboration with: \n \nVenue: Seminar Halls\n\n\nStories from Established and Emerging Filmmakers\nRSVP here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVn3U4S9mfELxiwq7jmgZe6tqHsvzMwgp0BTnb7u7UNs6Q6A/viewform?usp=publish-editor)\n*Event Categories*: Film
URL:https://bangaloreinternationalcentre.org/event/bangalore-international-short-film-festival/
LOCATION:Bangalore International Centre\, 7\, 4th Main Road\, Domlur II Stage\, Bangalore\, Karnataka\, 560071\, India
CATEGORIES:Film
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