Tier 3
Madurai, India
Last verified 12 June 2026
Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival is one of the oldest documentary film festivals in India. Started in 1998, we have been successfully organising this festival annually to introduce and nurture documentary and short film culture in and around Madurai, one
The main submission deadline for Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival is around 15 September 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival costs from USD 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Madurai International Documentary and Short Film Festival takes place in Madurai, India.
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