Official Film Submission Portal

Film Expo
India 2026

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6
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₹1,499
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Bharat Mandapam, ITPO, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
26–30 August 2026  ·  10AM – 6PM daily
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About the expo
India's Biggest Film Screening Platform
Film Expo India 2026 brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinephiles for 5 days of curated screenings, networking, and recognition.

What is Film Expo India?

Exhobuzz Pvt Ltd in association with ITPO organises this national-level screening and exhibition event, providing a direct platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work to industry decision-makers, distributors, and a wide public audience at Bharat Mandapam, ITPO, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Why Submit?

Your film gets screened in front of OTT scouts, production houses, distributors, and press. Selected films receive official selection laurels, a certificate of screening, and promotion across all event media channels.

Secure Razorpay payments
Official selection laurels
OTT & industry jury
Screening certificate
Film categories
What Can You Submit?
We accept films across 6 major categories. Each film can be submitted in one category only.

Feature Film

Narrative or non-narrative films above 40 minutes. Any genre.

Above 40 min

Short Film

Original short films up to 40 minutes. Any genre, any language.

Up to 40 min

Documentary

Real stories, social issues, biographies, investigative subjects.

Any runtime

Animation

2D, 3D, stop-motion or any animation technique. Short or feature.

Any format

Experimental

Art films, essay films, video art — non-conventional storytelling.

Open format

Student Film

Films by students enrolled in film schools or colleges.

Certificate req.
Submission fees
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One-time submission fee per film. All fees are non-refundable. 18% GST applicable.
Most Popular
Indian Filmmaker
₹1,499/film
+ 18% GST  ·  Total ₹1,769
  • All 6 film categories eligible
  • Official Selection certificate
  • Screening at Bharat Mandapam
  • Listed in official programme
  • Industry networking access
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International Filmmaker
₹2,999/film
+ 18% GST  ·  Total ₹3,539
  • All 6 film categories eligible
  • Official Selection certificate
  • Screening at Bharat Mandapam
  • Listed in official programme
  • USD/EUR/GBP cards accepted
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Important dates
Submission Timeline
Now Open
Submissions open
31 May 2026
Last date to submit
Jun–Jul 2026
Selection review
Aug 2026
Results notified
26–30 Aug
Film Expo India

How do you submit your film screener?

After payment is confirmed, your screener video link field is unlocked in your dashboard. We accept private/unlisted links from:

YouTube Unlisted
Vimeo Private
Google Drive
Eligibility & rules
Key Rules & Regulations

Eligibility

  • Films completed between 1 Jan 2023 and 30 Jun 2026
  • Films screened at Film Expo India before are NOT eligible
  • Dubbed version films are not accepted
  • Films made for TV/OTT/Cable are not eligible
  • Non-English films must have English subtitles

Submission requirements

  • One film can be entered in one category only
  • Film poster (min 1920×1080) is mandatory
  • Director photo and bio must be provided
  • All cast and crew details must be entered
  • Submission fee is non-refundable

Screener / video

  • Video link submitted AFTER payment only
  • Screener must be private/unlisted — not public
  • YouTube unlisted, Vimeo private, or Google Drive
  • If selected, DCP (unencrypted J2K) required
  • Link must remain active until 30 Sep 2026

Rights & copyright

  • Submitter must hold all rights to the film
  • Film Expo India not responsible for violations
  • Selected films may be used for promo clips
  • Organiser reserves right to reject any film
  • All disputes subject to courts in New Delhi
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there is no restriction on the number of films you can submit. Each film requires a separate submission and payment.
The video link field is unlocked only after your payment is confirmed. This ensures only serious submissions enter our review queue. Your film details are saved and the screener link can be added from your dashboard immediately after payment.
You can pay using any international credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) through our Razorpay gateway. Your bank will automatically convert the amount from INR to your local currency.
No. The submission fee is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances. This is standard practice across all film festivals globally.
All submitted filmmakers will receive an email notification by August 2026. You can also track your submission status in real time from your filmmaker dashboard.
The screener link is used only for selection review. If selected, you will need to provide a DCP (Digital Cinema Package) — unencrypted, J2K Interop or SMPTE, 24/25fps. Our team will guide you upon selection.
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