Personnel:
Anand Varadaraj, Festival Founder/Director
Nikhil Bharadwaj, Festival Coordinator
Submission Policy:
Season: Summer (usually August)
Deadline: Regular deadline is February.
Entry: Karnataka Competition Section, Script Competition is Free; Indian Competition Section, Queer Qorner is $8; International Competition Section, Animation Competition Section, Let's Include is $10.
Content:
Shorts
Comments:
The festival showcases shorts from across the world, creating a physical space for a great audience experience and bringing together a keen audience for the filmmakers. BISFF also exhibits works by past masters who have dabbled in short filmmaking that today is viewed as an art form that needs a unique approach. Additionally, the festival presents talks and panel discussions with leading thinkers and industry practitioners, enabling budding makers to interact with the best in the industry. BISFF also includes hands on learning experiences in workshops and demonstrations by professionals, putting together an exclusive audience experience and perhaps space for makers to find what they are looking for.