All Feature Films, Short Films, and Documentaries (in any language with English subtitles) made between 1st February 2023 and 31st October 2025 are eligible.
Title Registration Certificate from a reputed State Producers’ Association is required as proof of production date.
Films must be submitted via Google Drive or Vimeo link.
Non-English films must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
Any organization, agency, producer, or director can submit films.
A jury will select the films. Their decision is final.
Festival authorities reserve the right to reject films that may:
Final selection will be published on the festival website in 2025.
Applicants bear all costs for transporting DVDs/BLURAYs/DCPs and publicity materials to the festival office.
NIRI9 may use submitted photographs and materials for promotions. These will not be returned.
No censorship certificate is required.
Excerpts may be used for promotion via TV, internet, or media during the festival.
Incomplete, ambiguous, or illegible forms will be rejected.
Prizes are awarded to the director(s) or producer(s). Winners bear all fees for trophy shipment.
All shortlisted entries receive a certificate.
Submitter bears certificate and courier cost, unless collected in person at the event.
Unlimited entries allowed per submitter.
No withdrawal allowed after final screening selection until the festival ends.
Secure preview links (with password) may be submitted for jury selection.
Participation implies acceptance of all rules and regulations.
All decisions by Festival Authorities are final and binding.
Unsigned declarations will not be accepted.