New wave film school is a prominent film institute located Kozhikode, Kerala, India. The idea behind the film festival is to promote and support film culture (both viewing and making) in the state of Kerala especially in student community. This is the 7th edition of iesfk (New wave international documentary and short film festival). 

 

Awards & Prizes

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Best Film (Fiction Film or Documentary duration below 40 minutes): Rs.50,000/-
Best Director
Best Script
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Design
Best Music
Best Performance [Acting]

 

Rules & Terms

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1. Competition category is common for fiction films and documentaries (below 40 minutes)
2. No screening fee will be provided to selected and non selected films
3. No travel support will be provided to the filmmakers who attend the film festival.
4. The films should have subtitles in English.
5. Entry fee will not be returned.
6. Selected films cannot be withdrawn by the filmmakers.
7. The decision of the selection committees and jury is final.
8. The film should have been produced within last 24 months.
9. Downloadable film files (MP4) should be sent for the selection process