7th India International Star Film Festival Awards 2027 — AI Short Film
7th India International Star Film Festival Awards 2027 — AI Short Film is a film festival organized by India International Star Film Festival Awards (ISFFA). It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is February 24, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 1, 2026.
Overview
ISFFA is a Kolkata-based international film festival and awards event. Its seventh edition includes a Best AI Short Film category and accepts entries from filmmakers in India and abroad.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in India and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: The festival states that it serves filmmakers from all parts of India as well as the world.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- All languages are accepted. Non-English films must have English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- AI Short Film standard fee rises from USD 6 at the first deadline to USD 12 at the extended deadline; student fees match standard and Gold rates are lower. USD 6–12
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: The awards programme lists 1st, 2nd, 3rd and other prizes for categories and provides certificates; the AI Short Film category is included. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and other prizes; certificates
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- March 25, 2026
- Submission deadline
- February 24, 2027
- Results announced
- March 15, 2027
- Event dates
- March 24, 2027 – March 30, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
The official awards list includes a dedicated AI (Artificial Intelligence) Short Film category; no minimum AI-use threshold is stated.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway to the AI Short Film category. The rules also accept YouTube, Google Drive and Vimeo screeners if links are accessible and remain active through the awards.
Source Verification
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We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 1, 2026.
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