Bollywood USA International Film Festival

United States · Years Running: 4 Years

The Bollywood USA International Film Festival (BUIFF) is a prestigious event celebrating the vibrant and diverse world of Indian cinema in the United States. We serve as a platform for filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals to showcase their work and connect with audiences from around the globe. The festival showcases a wide range of films including feature films, documentaries, short films, music videos, screenplays, and novels-all highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Bollywood and Indian storytelling. Through this festival, we promote cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for Indian cinema on an international scale. From the creators of the Depth of Field International Film Festival, Docs Without Borders Film Festival, and the WRPN.tv Women's International Film Festival, BUIFF operates under the umbrella of the WRPN.tv Network, bringing decades of festival experience to filmmakers worldwide. VERY IMPORTANT: Screenplays, novels, and stage plays must be written in English by an Indian writer or feature an Indian theme or main character. BUIFF has instituted a unique system where entries do not compete against each other, but are recognized for their own individual merits. Each entry is judged on its inherent value, ensuring judges focus entirely on your work without comparisons to other submissions. Top-winning films receive guaranteed distributor review by: All for selected "Best of Festival" winners. Winning scripts are submitted to Polaris Pictures, a.

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