Tier 2 · FIAPF accredited
Kolkata, India
Last verified 23 March 2026
One of India’s oldest film festivals, held each winter in Kolkata with a strong focus on world and Indian cinema.
The main submission deadline for Kolkata International Film Festival is around 1 September 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
Submitting to Kolkata International Film Festival costs around USD 24 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Kolkata International Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Kolkata International Film Festival takes place in Kolkata, India.
Kolkata International Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it holds FIAPF accreditation, an internationally recognised mark of a legitimate competitive festival; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Kolkata International Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.
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