Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival
Also known as: MSIFF
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Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival focuses on short filmmaking, with competitions for short fiction, documentary and animation alongside music videos and advertising films. Organised by Miniboxoffice, MSIFF dates back to 2012 and accepts work from students and professionals internationally. Its programme combines screenings and audience discussions with jury feedback, master classes, film market activities and opportunities for distribution and professional exchange.
The 15th edition takes place on 6 December 2026 at Hotel Residency in Andheri East, Mumbai, India. Selected filmmakers receive a dedicated catalogue page and access to promotional activities, including filmmaker interviews and film pitch videos.
Country
India
Categories
Animation, Documentary, Music Video, Short, Student
Dates
6 December 2026
Awards and prizes
Production awards recognise short film, documentary, animation, music video, advertising film and direction, alongside jury awards and festival mentions. Creative awards cover screenplay, cinematography, editing and visual effects; performance awards recognise actors and actresses; music awards cover music and background score. Selected films receive an official selection certificate; award winners receive a certificate and trophy.
Festival rules
2026 eligibility: films produced from January 2024 onwards; short fiction, documentary and animation up to 60 minutes; music videos and advertising films up to 10 minutes. All genres and languages are accepted. Films in languages other than English or Hindi require English subtitles. Films entered in previous editions are ineligible. Students and professionals may submit. Entry fees are non-refundable, and submitted films cannot be withdrawn. Entrants are responsible for the necessary rights to their films. See the official entry form for complete terms and fees.
Contacts
- miniboxoffice.com
- info.mumbai@miniboxoffice.com — Festival office and film submissions
- Wegmans Signature Tower, 12th Floor, E-12, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida-201308, India. — Festival office