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Symbiosis Film Festival
January 2025
2nd Edition
( International Festival for Short Fiction & Documentary Films )

A new year, a new energy!


Welcome to the 2nd Edition of Symbiosis Film Festival

Continuing the energy and warmth received from the inaugural edition, Symbiosis International University is now gearing up to support the creativity and entrepreneurship of budding filmmakers with the 2nd Edition of Symbiosis Film Festival (SFF) 2025, with a special emphasis on screenplay writing. SFF provides a platform for national and international short fiction & documentary film directors, artists, technicians, industry experts, and cinephiles to come together and immerse themselves in cinematic magic!

The two-day event is scheduled to be held at Symbiosis Pune campuses in January 2025.

Want to showcase your stories to the whole cinephile community? Here is your chance! Watch this space for more updates.

Encouraging Budding Filmmakers!

Aiming to bring together industry newcomers and experts, SFF 2025’s primary objective will be to promote the art of screenplay writing by providing opportunities for young writers to engage with film professionals, while simultaneously showcasing their short-form cinematic craft. In addition, SFF aims to:

  • Foster a sense of community among young filmmakers and screenwriters
  • Encourage creative collaboration between screenwriters and filmmakers
  • Provide educational and networking opportunities for participants
  • Celebrate artistic expression through diversity and inclusivity in storytelling

Competition Overview

Short Fiction

Around 8-10 films will be shortlisted for the award consideration.
Duration: not more than 20 minutes

Short Documentary

Around 8-10 films will be shortlisted for the award consideration.
Duration: not more than 30 minutes

SUBMISSIONS

Indian Films & Documentaries

International Films & Documentaries

  • Opening Soon!

Official Organizers

SIU

Contact Us

For any queries, contact us at: sff@siu.edu.in


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Information

Submission Deadline:
December 10, 2024

Notification to the selected filmmakers:
December 30, 2024

Festival Dates:
January 2025

Where?

Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Gram: Lavale, Taluka: Mulshi,
Pune - 412115
Maharashtra, India.