Mumbai: Filmfare India International Film Festival is more than just a festival—it is a powerful platform where cinema meets purpose. Founded with a vision to promote meaningful storytelling, the festival celebrates films that reflect humanity, equality, and social awareness.
Inspired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, FIFF stands as a tribute to knowledge, justice, and creative expression. It supports films that address important issues such as gender equality, racism, caste, and social change—giving filmmakers across the world an equal opportunity to share their voice.
Founder of Filmfare India International Film Festival Mr. Vikrant More, continues to inspire a new generation of filmmakers—not just to tell stories, but to tell stories that truly matter.
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May 4, 2026This year, the festival held on 30th April 2026 At Nehru Centre Worli, Marking the birth anniversary of Dadasaheb Phalke. On this special occasion, FIIFF honoured 30 filmmakers from around the world whose films have created a meaningful impact.
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🏆 HERE ARE THE Winners List
Raja Shivaji sees a strong start at the box office with steady numbers in the first two days and a clear push from its Marathi and Hindi versions
May 3, 2026KUMARI MATA - The Unnoticed Women
Best Feature Fiction Film
Directed By – Deepak Saini
Produced By – Vandana Bhardwaj
Bol Bol Raani, Itta Itta Aani
Best Experimental Short Film (Marathi)
A Film By – Varsha Sunil Rane
The Quran
Best English Feature Film (Portrayal of the Journey of Discovering the Meaning of the Quran)
A Film By – Masood Ali
REDFLAG
Best Political & Social Commentary Short Film
A Film By – Prathap Reddy
RMV: The Kingmaker
Best Documentary Biopic Film on Political Leadership
Directed By – Binu Subramaniyam
Produced By – Thangaraj Veerappan
TANHAI
Best Short Film on Mother Loneliness
A Film By – Krishna Sainanee
Hideaways Unseen Palau
Best Historical Documentary Film (English Language)
A Film By – Neeraj Ashok Sharma, Ambar Sharma
SSIINNKKHHAAII
Best Feature Film on Truth vs Superstition
Directed By – Raja Narzary
Produced By – Mamata Mahilary
Vaarsa
Best Portrayal of Farmer Life in Short Film
Directed By – Shubham Dilip Ghatge
Produced By – Mayur Shekhar Tatuskar
Postman Mummy
Best Film on Modern Parenting & Social Media Influence
Directed By – Bir Matharoo
Produced By – Gurmeet Singh Khandpur, Naunidhh Ahluwalia
SHADOW
Best Short Film on Emotional Healing
Directed By – Ashley Veena Eric
Produced By – Ujjwala Rajesh Kulkarni
NAINA
Best Inspirational Women-Centric Film
Produced By – Eram Faridi
Arsalaan Shaikh
Best Debut Actor
For The Film – OCD
Yusuf Khan
Best Producer
For The Film – OCD
Sambharan
Best Short Film on Rural Mystery
Directed By – Vaibhav Tejaram Choudhari
Produced By – Rakhi Sudhir Ladekar
HOOKED
First Time Filmmaker
Suresh Pandey
Dhundli Yaadein
Best Debut Filmmaker
Naman Mehra
Paro - The Untold Story of Bride Slavery
Best Film on Women’s Rights & Justice
Directed By – Gajendra Vitthal Ahire
Produced By – Trupti Bhoir, Sandesh Sharda
Seven Steps of Shiva
Best Spiritual Journey Film (French Language)
Directed By – Parivesh Singh
Produced By – Ashvin Gidwani
SAANVI
Best Film on Mental Health Awareness (Addiction & Human Vulnerability)
Directed By – Arun Konda
Produced By – Devika Lakalapudi
Ashvin Borad
Best Digital Marketing (IMDb & Wikipedia Contributor)
SIGNAL
Best iPhone Cinema
Written & Directed By – Hari Varma
DEVA DEVA SHANKARA
Best Music Video Using VFX
Directed By – Amit Gupta
Produced By – Sharad Singh
THE CREATOR
Best Social Short Film
A Film By – Baryasinh Raghavbhai Rathod
HIRAETH
Best Debut Women Filmmaker
Disha Rampal
Kashmir 1947
Best Experimental Documentary Film
a Film By - Dr. Amarpreet KOUR, Hemant GOSWAMI
AnAnt - The Infinite Loop
Best Animation Film
a Film By- sarathi sabyasachi sahoo
Mahavatar Narsimha
Best Mythological Animated Film
Directed By - Mr. Ashwin Kumar
Produced By - Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai & Chaitanya Desai
JAHAAN - THE LAST GIFT
Best Global Message Short Film
Directed By - Mr. Rahul Dayanand Shetty
Produced By - Mr. Remo ramesh D'souza & Mr. Rahul Dayanand Shetty
Tides of Grief
Best Military Drama Film
Directed By - Mr. Joel Hennessy
Produced By- Mr. Bhojraj Harry
