NISFF Annual AWARDS & HONORS

Celebrating the vision, talent, and passion of global filmmakers across multiple genres and technical categories.

Major Film Awards

Short Films (0–60 Minutes)

FIRST SHORT FILM
Cash Prize: ₹30,000 + Crystal Memento + Certificate
SECOND SHORT FILM
Cash Prize: ₹20,000 + Crystal Memento + Certificate
THIRD SHORT FILM
Cash Prize: ₹10,000 + Crystal Memento + Certificate

Feature Films (Over 60 Minutes)

FIRST FEATURE FILM
Cash Prize: ₹30,000 + Crystal Memento + Certificate
SECOND FEATURE FILM
Cash Prize: ₹20,000 + Crystal Memento + Certificate
THIRD FEATURE FILM
Cash Prize: ₹10,000 + Crystal Memento + Certificate

Genre & Subject Excellence

These honors are selected from short films with a length of **0 to 60 minutes**.
All winners in this category receive a Premium Memento + Certificate.

Best Social Subject

Best Health Subject

Best Short Documentary

Best Web Series

Best Educational Subject

Best Experimental Subject

Individual & Technical Honors

Celebrating the artists behind the camera and on screen.
All winners receive a Premium Memento + Certificate.

Best Director
(Male & Female)

Best Actor
(Male & Female)

Best DOP
(Cinematography)

Best Cameraman

Best Story

Best Child Actor

Best Dialogue

Best Editing

Best Negative Actor
(Male & Female)

Best Comedy Actor
(Male & Female)

Award of Excellence
(Honorable Mentions for Exceptional Merit)