A festival that remembers the magic of the first time.
CineDream International Film Festival Kolkata is a celebration of cinema in every form — feature films and short films, ad films and OTT originals, documentaries and animated stories. National. International. Independent. Studio. Languages new and ancient.
We honour the audacity of storytellers — the camera that lingers, the cut that lands, the score that aches. CineDream Kolkata is for those who believe a film can still change a life.
Submit Your FilmExcellence
We exist to recognise singular cinematic vision — the moments only this artist could have made.
Inclusivity
All languages, all formats — from a Bhojpuri short to a Korean feature, from a music album to an ad film. Cinema in every form.
Reverence
Every film deserves a luxurious frame — a black-and-gold stage worthy of the dream it carries.
Everything you need to know
Anyone — independent filmmakers, established studios, students, ad agencies, OTT producers, documentary teams, and individual singers. We welcome national and international submissions in every language.
Feature films, short films, documentaries, music albums, OTT films, ad films, and individual singing performances (male / female). All languages and all formats are accepted.
All singing genres are welcome — songs, ghazals, bhajans, pop songs, folk, classical and more. You may submit in one of two formats: (1) original voice with music, or (2) only voice (a cappella). Duration: under 10 minutes.
Feature Films ₹1,800 · Documentary Films ₹1,400 · Short Films ₹1,100 · OTT Films ₹1,500 · Music Albums ₹1,000 · Individual Singing (M/F) ₹800. Pay via UPI to lucknowiff@okhdfcbank or by direct bank transfer to Ayub Zulquadar Khan (Bank of India, A/C 017310110001248). Attach the payment screenshot in the form.
Submissions are open now! The first submissions window closes on 15 October 2026. A second & final window runs from 16 October to 30 October 2026 (late-window fees apply). Earlier submissions are reviewed first.
Results and the final selection will be announced on 15 November 2026. Every submitter will receive an email with the outcome.
The festival is held on 2 & 3 December 2026 at PVR INOX — AVANI MALL, near the 2nd Hooghly Bridge, Howrah, West Bengal. The awards ceremony takes place on the evening of 3 December, 7:00 – 10:00 PM.
Yes — winners across selected categories are programmed for our partner festival circuit and OTT platform showcases.