GIFF, at a Glance
For many years, the banks of the Ganges have been known for their unique style of moviemaking and cinematic masterpieces. Be it Academy Award winner Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Mira Nair, Deepa Mehta, Mani Ratnam, Aparna Sen, or modern-day sensations Anurag Kashyap, Imtiaz Ali, the Ganges region has produced some iconic talents and indie masterpieces and is continuing to do so.







The Ganges International Film Festival, GIFF is known as one of the best-known worldwide festivals for Independent Filmmakers. Here, a panel of prominent Directors, Critics, Journalists, and Experts are associated with giving a widely accepted global platform for the artists and the rational minds related to the world of motion pictures.
Being a dynamic digital stage with the pride of carrying forward the historical and traditional culture of Ganges, the great river of the subcontinent, GIFF is dedicated to the cultural, creative, and learning approach of cinema and tirelessly working to spread the magic of the silver screen to the audiences from every socio-economic section.
At the Ganges International Film Festival, we take pride in showcasing the artworks crafted by Independent Filmmakers through our public screenings and digital showcasing at times.
We have no boundaries for the thoughts and, consequently, no barrier for the filmmakers to submit their works from a variety of Genres.
At the Ganges International Film Festival, we take pride in showcasing the artworks crafted by Independent Filmmakers through our public screenings and digital showcasing at times.
We have no boundaries for the thoughts and, consequently, no barrier for the filmmakers to submit their works from a variety of Genres.
GIFF Competition and Awards
Simultaneously working for the moviemaking talents, directors, producers, cinematographers, scriptwriters, editors, and established film personnel, GIFF is an initiative to give them a global platform for easily showcasing their artworks to the world.
An international jury of film professionals reviews and rates the submitted films in GIFF. The Winning Selections of every Monthly Competition for each category will automatically be selected for GIFF Annual Competition to compete for the Prestigious Golden Owl Award. The renowned GIFF Annual Competition will occur in New Delhi, the Indian capital city.
REVIEWS
What Are They Saying About GIFF
Thank you for the screenwriting award for my script, In Jade Moonlight. This is a wonderful festival and I highly recommend it to every filmmaker. Congratulations on running such a fine festival. Your communications were clear and prompt and I look forward to entering your competition again. All the best!
The festival team was very open and the atmosphere that was created warm and inviting. An all round high quality festival. Hope to go back with my next film. Thanks a lot Ganges International Film Festival. Do Over Won Award. They recognized the hard work I put into my films! They inspire filmmakers like me. I am so grateful! ❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad to be a part of this wonderful film festival. Our short film THODI SI KHUSHI has been selected as an award winner for the 7th Season. I feel fortunate and honored for this and thanks Ganges International Film Festival on behalf of the entire team and crew of our film. Looking forward to be associated with festival in future.
My film “Remembering Nearfield”, which raises awareness about electrohypersensitivity (EHS) as a disability has won in the category of "Best Animated Film" in GIFF’s 9th Season. It’s a valuable achievement to win, but also to bring awareness through my film. It’s been an honour to take part in GIFF and to know the project may also be screened. That would be amazing and help inform others about the disability. I’ve had a great experience taking part in the event and I’m so grateful to the team for their kind and clear communications throughout. I fully recommend this festival.