In 2007, International Inter-University Short Film Festival started its journey with the goal to provide a platform for the young and talented student filmmakers in Bangladesh and overseas to showcase their talent. Over the years, it has succeeded in creating a name of its own and to work as a cross-cultural platform to portray the different styles and dimensions of young university-going filmmake
rs throughout the world. Poster Theme of 13th IIUSFF:
Being an international platform, the International Inter-University Short Film Festival aims to feature a native art form of Bangladesh in order to introduce the world with the country’s incredibly rich culture and history. In this edition, the 13th IIUSFF is showcasing the ‘Nakshi Kantha’ or embroidered quilt. One of the most traditional forms of art practiced in different parts of Bangladesh, Nakshi Kantha refers to well-worn clothes that feature ‘naksha’ or artistic patterns, sewn by rural women. The quilts provide a canvas to these artisans to weave their thoughts, aspirations and stories into each colourful design and find a home for their creative expressions. Every Kantha gracefully embodies the rural women’s sense of agency and incorruptible artistic vision. As a filmmaker designs his story, starting from scratch, to be ultimately transformed into a coherent form on the big screen, the same dogged pursuit is found in the little circles of rural women who huddle together and needle away for weeks or even months, for the sake of their art. In light of our age-old craft tradition and the historical significance of embroidered quilts, the 13th IIUSFF's main theme has been set to be Nakshi Kantha - a relic of our glorious past and a promise of better days on our horizon. SUBMISSION CATEGORIES:
Applicants can submit their films in 4 main categories, which are:
1. Competition:
Films focused on different topics and of diverse genres are accepted in this category. Panorama:
These films will be screened upon selection. These films will not take part in the competition but will be considered for special mentions. One Earth Short FIlm:
Climate Change is now one of the most concerning issues all over the world as the whole world is witnessing the adverse effects of it. As the ecosystem surrounding us is changing like never before, the whole planet is struggling to keep up with the transformations and difficulties to do so is increasing. In order to combat this crisis, understanding the crisis is very important. Visual representation is indispensable for us to realise the gravity of this global challenge. This category, introduced for the first time in the 15th edition of IIUSFF, is dedicated to raising awareness about the pressing issue of climate change through youth filmmaking, encompassing live-action, animation, and documentary formats. The goal is to platform a variety of stories of resilience and crises in the context of climate change from around the world. Maximum length for this category is 15 minutes.
4. One-Minute Shorts:
Short films no longer than 60 seconds of duration are accepted in this category
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Eligible entrants (according to the rules and terms below) can participate in the festival through submitting their fictional/ Non-fictional/docu-short/ interview short films via FilmFreeway
https://filmfreeway.com/iiusff
SUBMISSION FEE:
All of the submissions are free of cost.
