Bengaluru Short Film Festival Expands Competition Categories
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Bengaluru Short Film Festival Expands Competition Categories

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India’s Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF) is expanding its scope for its 16th edition, adding new competitions focused on artificial intelligence and dance. The festival has also seen a significant increase in submissions this year.

The Oscar-qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF) will feature competition across 10 arenas of cinema this year. Organizers announced the addition of categories for AI-made films and screendance, reflecting evolving cinematic trends. This is the festival’s 16th edition.

According to organizers, BISFF received a record 3,340 submissions from over 100 countries. Of these entries, 1,726 originated internationally, while 756 came from within India. The expansion into AI and dance categories signals the festival’s commitment to embracing new forms of filmmaking and artistic expression.

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