BCIFF is founded by industry professionals from Disney, Zee Studios, and award-winning filmmaking backgrounds.
We bring global sensibilities + Mumbai’s cinematic energy together to create:

• A trusted platform for indie filmmakers
• A career springboard through jury exposure
• A festival ecosystem that prioritizes storytelling, not celebrity noise

Filmmakers submit to BCIFF because they see it as a genuine pathway to visibility and recognition.

Yes.
BCIFF is a global festival and welcomes films from every country, in every language.
All non-English films must include English subtitles.

We primarily focus on:

• Fiction Short Films
• Documentary Shorts
• Animation & Experimental Shorts

We look for:

• Strong storytelling
• Bold creative voices
• Films with emotional, cultural, or visual impact
• Stories worth discovering and promoting to the world

BCIFF celebrates original voices, regardless of budget.

No.
Your film does NOT need to be a world, national, or city premiere.
We understand filmmakers distribute across platforms and don’t penalize prior screenings.