Tier 3
Chennai, India
Last verified 12 June 2026
Chennai International Short Film Festival has been started by persons having long associations with film festivals under the aegis of Chennai Academy of Motion Picture, a non-profit trust to promote good cinema to the film enthusiasts of Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu.
The main submission deadline for Chennai International Short Film Festival is around 1 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Chennai International Short Film Festival costs Free early, then USD 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Chennai International Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Chennai International Short Film Festival takes place in Chennai, India.
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