IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival

IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival

Also known as: IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival, 2020, AWFF
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Films by women of Asian origin, wherever they live, are the focus of the IAWRT Asian Women’s Film Festival in New Delhi. Organized by the India Chapter of the International Association of Women in Radio and Television, the non-competitive festival dates back to 2005 and marks International Women’s Day. Its screenings span documentary, fiction, animation and experimental work, alongside seminars, masterclasses and exhibitions. Curated selections also travel to other Indian cities and international festivals.

The dates for the 21st edition are 13–15 March 2026 at the India International Centre. Its programme includes 75 films, a focus on Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic, and short-film selections from AniMela and Asanjo.

Country

India

Awards and prizes

The festival is non-competitive.

Festival rules

For the 2026 edition, submissions are open to women directors of Asian origin living anywhere. Eligible original films have completion dates from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025. Documentary, fiction, animation and experimental films are accepted, including student films and work of short, medium or feature length. Films in languages other than English require English subtitles. Prior CBFC certification is not required; the festival applies for clearance for selected films, and screenings depend on approval from India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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