Years running: 2 (since 2023)
Chennai World Cinema Festival
International Feature & Short film festival
About
More Than Just A Festival!
Art, in all forms, inspires us. From the first drawings of prehistoric man to Artificial Intelligence driven illustrations, the journey of art has been one of curiosity, progress, and redemption. The form of cinema is the most impactful of them all. It is only this art form that has the power to blend time with space. The real and the images correspond to one another in films. It is only in cinema that we can reflect, introspect and often modify our realities as well as our history. It is a medium to look into our past and our future.
The transnationality of films often translates one civilization to another. Cinema is a calling card for the universal values of humanity.
We are here to celebrate this power of films: the power to unite, the power to transform and transcend. We are at the Chennai World Cinema Festival!
Tamil cinema has a history of 100 years.
Rangaswamy Nataraja Mudaliar (1885 – 3 May 1971) is known as the father of the Tamil Nadu film industry and was a pioneer in producing silent films. He had, directed, and released South India’s first silent film ‘Keesaka Vatham’ in 1918. The first Tamil talking feature film, Kalidas, a multilingual directed by H M Reddy was released on 31 October 1931. More than 100 Tamil movies are produced every year. Chennai is the Capital of the Tamil Cinema Industry.
Chennai World Cinema Festival is a unique film competition organized by working professionals from the film industry.
Our programming team focuses on Feature Films & Short Films, as our main mission is to promote talent and their vision. This festival encourages filmmakers from all countries to enter the Film Competition where we will be screening Indian and International feature-length films and short films. The festival will consider any film in any genre. From entertaining to educational, inspirational to thought-provoking, comedic to ironic, CWCF is the place to showcase your films to the widest possible live audience.
So, if you’re a Feature Film filmmaker or a filmmaker who creates innovative short films – whether they’re Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, Animation, or Experimental – you’re welcome to enter.
Awards
Awards & Prizes
INR 2,500,000 Cash Award Festival.
LAURELS, CERTIFICATES, CASH PRIZES & TROPHIES FOR WINNERS
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS & NOMINEES GET ONLY LAURELS & DIGITAL CERTIFICATES.
INTERNATIONAL WORLD CINEMA SECTION (AWARDS & PRICES):
LAURELS, CERTIFICATES, CASH PRIZES & TROPHIES FOR WINNERS
BEST FEATURE FILM (CASH PRIZE INR 200,000/-)
[‘Best Feature Film Award’ A Cash prize of INR 200,000/- to be shared equally between the Director and Producer]
BEST DIRECTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST SCRIPT WRITER (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST SOUND DESIGN (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST EDITOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST ART DIRECTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST ACTRESS (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST ACTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
INDIAN WORLD CINEMA SECTION (AWARDS & PRICES):
LAURELS, CERTIFICATES, CASH PRIZES & TROPHIES FOR WINNERS
BEST FEATURE FILM (CASH PRIZE INR 200,000/-)
[‘Best Feature Film Award’ A Cash prize of INR 200,000/- to be shared equally between the Director and Producer]
BEST DIRECTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST SCRIPT WRITER (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST SOUND DESIGN (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST EDITOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST ART DIRECTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST ACTRESS (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
BEST ACTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM SECTION (AWARDS & PRICES):
LAURELS, CERTIFICATES, CASH PRIZES & TROPHIES FOR WINNERS
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM (CASH PRIZE INR 100,000/-)
[‘Best Short Film Award’ A Cash prize of INR 100,000/- to be shared equally between the Director and Producer.]
BEST DIRECTOR (CASH PRIZE INR 50,000/-)
Rules
1. Censor certificate is not mandatory for the festival.
2. All Films must have been released/produced between 1st January 2020 and September 30, 2024.
3. Duration:
a)Short films: maximum 50 minutes.
b) Feature films: 50 minutes and more.
4. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category and each film, in case of multiple submissions.
5. All films must be subtitled in English.
6. All films should be without any watermarks and advertisements.
Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirement
Jury and Organizers
Festival Founder & Director
Seerkatchi Packil Pandian Bhaskaran
Festival program Director
Senthil Kumaran Shanmugam
Festival Selection committee member
Daksha Dayal
Festival Selection committee member
Kottravai
Festival Selection committee member
Artist Ilangovan
Jury Chairman
Swarnavel Eswaran
Jury
Amudhan R. P.
Jury
MOHAN DASS
Jury
Kasim Jeshi
Jury
Jeyanthan Jesudas
Documents
Place
India
Chennai
Official Website
Contacts
Mobile: +919003917667
Contact Emails
chennaiworldcinemafestival2023@gmail.com
Social Networks
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- Opening DateNovember 07, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineMay 15, 2024
- NotificationsMay 31, 2024
- Event Dates7 — 13 June 2024
FIAPF WORLD CINEMA NON-COMPETITION SECTION: Winner of any categoriy INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FILM PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION-FIAPF ACCREDITED FESTIVALS of the period 2021-23 has the privilege of free submission in the festival. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FILM PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION-FIAPF ACCREDITED FESTIVALS: Cannes Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, Fajr International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Warsaw International Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival, Mar del Plata Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Cairo International Film Festival, International Film Festival of India, International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Cartagena Film Festival, Festival de Cine Global de Santo Domingo, Gijón International Film Festival, Istanbul International Film Festival, International Film Festival of Kerala, Kitzbühel Film Festival, Kolkata International Film Festival, Kyiv International Film Festival, Lisbon International Horror Film Festival, Milan Noir in Festival, Mumbai Film Festival, Sitges Film Festival, Cinedays Film Festival, Sofia International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Torino Film Festival, Transilvania International Film Festival. [All Submitted films get screening & Digital certificate.]
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Earlybird Deadline — free
'Best Short Film Award' A Cash prize of INR 100,000/- to be shared equally between the Director and Producer. Any Short film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Short films: Under 50 minutes. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, Animation, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Biography, Historical, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, Animation, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, Animation, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, Animation, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, Animation, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, Animation, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
'Best Feature Film Award' A Cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000/- to be shared equally between the Director and Producer.
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Earlybird Deadline — free
Cash Prize INR.100,000/- Any Feature film worldwide can participate in this category. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Feature films: 50 minutes and more. Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
A Cash prize of INR.50,000/- Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit to submission. One film can be entered into multiple categories. It is necessary to pay the entry fee for each category. Short films: Under 50 minutes Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Historical, Biography, Horror, LGBTQ, Children, Animation, or Experimental - you're welcome to enter. Welcome on board!
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Earlybird Deadline — free
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