The North News
The Haryana International Film Festival (HIFF) has invited filmmakers from across the world to submit their work for its ninth edition, scheduled for February 2027, with entries being sought across eight categories.
In a call for entries posted on its Instagram account, @hiff.india, the organisers have invited submissions in feature films, short films, documentaries, animation, web series, screenplays, mobile films and Instagram reels.
The announcement advertises prizes worth more than Rs 5 lakh and a submission fee of Rs 2,000. Filmmakers, directors, producers, writers and independent creators have been encouraged to participate.
According to the festival’s official website, HIFF is organised by the Sanskriti Society for Art and Cultural Development, a registered non-profit cultural organisation working to promote cinema, art, culture and heritage.
The website’s past-editions archive lists the eighth edition in March 2025 at the Main Auditorium of the Kurukshetra University. Earlier editions were held at venues in Kurukshetra, Karnal and Hisar.
The festival aims to provide a platform for independent filmmakers and young talent, while bringing regional stories and international cinema to wider audiences. Its website also describes film screenings, workshops, seminars, networking opportunities and cultural programmes as part of its festival activities.
The latest call for entries directs applicants to festival website www.hiffindia.com and email address hiffindia@gmail.com for submission-related information.
While the Instagram announcement specifies February 2027, the festival website is yet to publish a detailed programme for the ninth edition, including its exact dates, venue and submission deadline.
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