New Delhi, NFAPost: The International Documentary Film Festival Noida (IDFFN) has invited applications for its 14th edition and the last date for submission is May 31st.
IDFFN has emerged as a distinguished platform that showcases powerful documentary films from across the globe and helps Indians to showcase their works to the globe.
Speaking to TheNFAPost, IDFFN founder Sandeep Marwah said the event helps many aspiring filmmakers and documentary makers lay the foundation for their creative journey before moving on to feature cinema.
“I am happy that IDFFN has grown from its inception in 2012 and received 127 submissions from across the country. IDFFN was founded as a national initiative by AAFT with a vision to promote documentary filmmaking in India,” said IDFFN founder Sandeep Marwah.
The event invites applications of short films in the categories of 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes and 60 minutes. The event is organised by Marwah Studios, International Chamber Of Media & Entertainment Industry (ICMEI).
He also said DFFN is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of documentary filmmaking, which captures diverse cultures, real-life incidents, rituals, human behaviour, and the essence of humanity.
“Over a period of 12 years, IDFFN has evolved into a global event. Through this creative form and craft, the festival fosters a deeper understanding of civilisations and chronicles history in a meaningful and artistic way,” said IDFFN founder Sandeep Marwah.
The organisers is going global with a focus on underrepresented regions. This year, the event will also witness the establishment of the IDFFN Documentary Academy for filmmaker training. Creating an international documentary distribution network. Besides reaching 120+ countries, the world’s premier documentary festival will focus on emerging filmmakers.
According to Arvian Research, the short films industry in india today is changing the way stories are told and gaining more attention.
“Indian short films stand out from the crowd, and it is now a reality that they are quietly changing the direction of Indian cinema. They are picking up stories that mainstream films usually skip and talking about things people don’t always see on screen. These films bring in ideas that stay with the audience and often start conversations,” states Arvian Research.
