Kala National & International Film Festival - KNIFF

Kala National & International Film Festival - KNIFF KNIFF is a fully virtual, international film festival celebrating bold and independent cinema from India and the world. Free submission for Telugu filmmakers.

Monthly awards across 10 categories including the world's first Best AI Film Award.

🎬✨ IT'S HAPPENING! ✨🎬The Kala National & International Film Festival (KNIFF) is LIVE and we are just getting started! πŸ”₯W...
03/02/2026

🎬✨ IT'S HAPPENING! ✨🎬

The Kala National & International Film Festival (KNIFF) is LIVE and we are just getting started! πŸ”₯

We kicked off our very first 5-DAY festival run on March 1st and the energy has been absolutely incredible! πŸŽ‰

πŸ“… March 1 | March 2 | March 3 | March 4 | March 5
5 Days. 5 Different Audiences. 1 Celebration of Cinema! πŸŽ₯

From powerful screenings to emotional award moments β€” every single day has been unforgettable! πŸ†β€οΈ

This is just the beginning for KNIFF. The best is yet to come! πŸš€

Stay tuned for more highlights, winner announcements, and behind-the-scenes moments all week long! πŸ‘‡

πŸ”— Submit your films on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/KalaInternationalFilmFestival

Screenings
03/02/2026

Screenings

🎬✨ THE STAGE IS SET FOR HISTORY! ✨🎬We are beyond excited to give you a sneak peek of our screening room for the very fir...
03/02/2026

🎬✨ THE STAGE IS SET FOR HISTORY! ✨🎬

We are beyond excited to give you a sneak peek of our screening room for the very first KNIFF β€” Kala National & International Film Festival Grand Screening Ceremony happening on March 5th, 2026 at 12:30 PM in Alpharetta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA! 🌟 From the projector screen to the seating arrangement, every single detail has been prepared with love and passion for independent cinema. πŸŽ₯ We have 6 incredible films lined up β€” short films, Telugu films, animated films, ultra short films and Kannada films β€” all screened before our esteemed jury members in one unforgettable day of cinema! πŸ† This is our very first screening ever and we are doing it with full heart! Every great festival starts somewhere β€” and KNIFF starts right here, in this room, on March 5th! πŸ™Œ If you are a filmmaker, this is your festival β€” submit your film at www.kniffaward.org and be part of something beautiful that is just getting started! 🌱

πŸ“ Alpharetta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
πŸ“… March 5th, 2026 β€” 12:30 PM
🌐 www.kniffaward.org
πŸ“±

🎬 SCREENING - 1 IS HERE! 🎬KNIFF is beyond thrilled to present our very first official screening! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ₯ THE KNOCKπŸ“½οΈ Mono Sho...
03/01/2026

🎬 SCREENING - 1 IS HERE! 🎬

KNIFF is beyond thrilled to present our very first official screening! πŸ™Œ

πŸŽ₯ THE KNOCK
πŸ“½οΈ Mono Short Film
✍️ Written & Directed by Aditya

🎭 Cast:
⭐ Jane Smith as Detective James Mercer
⭐ Emily Davis as Elora
⭐ Mark Johnson as The Bartender
⭐ Vincent Carrow

πŸ“… March 5th, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM EST
πŸ“ Audie-1 Β· Alpharetta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

This is history in the making β€” the first ever film to screen at KNIFF! πŸ†βœ¨

Submit your film πŸ‘‡
πŸ”— www.kniffaward.org
πŸ“§ [email protected]



🎬 Introducing KNIFF β€” Kala National & International Film Festival! We are thrilled to announce our film festival celebra...
03/01/2026

🎬 Introducing KNIFF β€” Kala National & International Film Festival!

We are thrilled to announce our film festival celebrating
stories from across India and the world.

πŸ“… March 5th 2026.
πŸ“ Alpharetta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
πŸŽͺ Grand Inauguration: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
IMT Stoneleigh at Deerfield β€” Audi 4
🌐 www.kniffaward.org
πŸ“§ [email protected]

πŸŽ₯ Categories:
Short Films | Feature Films | Documentary | Animation
AI Film | Music Video | Screenplay

Every story deserves to be seen. Submit yours. 🌍








🎬✨ IT'S HAPPENING! ✨🎬 We are beyond thrilled to announce the GRAND INAUGURATION ofπŠππˆπ…π…Kala National & International Fil...
03/01/2026

🎬✨ IT'S HAPPENING! ✨🎬

We are beyond thrilled to announce the GRAND INAUGURATION of

πŠππˆπ…π…
Kala National & International Film Festival

πŸ“… Date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
πŸ“ Venue: IMT Stoneleigh at Deerfield β€” Audi 4
Alpharetta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
πŸ• Grand Opening Ceremony

In the presence of:
πŸŽ₯ Leading Indian & USA Film Technicians
πŸ† Award Winning Filmmakers of KNIFF
❀️ Our Beloved KNIFF Members & Guests

This is not just a festival.
This is a movement. 🌍🎞️

Feb 28 β€” Mar 8, 2026
🌐 www.kniffaward.org
πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“± WhatsApp: +1 470-608-5950




We are truly honored to have Peter Samuel our Honourable Jury & Associate Member at Kala National & International Film ...
02/28/2026

We are truly honored to have Peter Samuel our Honourable Jury & Associate Member at Kala National & International Film Festival (KNIFF).
His experience, vision, and dedication to cinema continue to inspire filmmakers across borders.
Thank you, Peter, for being an integral part of our cinematic journey.

🎬 Introducing KNIFF β€” Kala National & International Film Festival!We are thrilled to announce Hyderabad's newest film fe...
02/28/2026

🎬 Introducing KNIFF β€” Kala National & International Film Festival!
We are thrilled to announce Hyderabad's newest film festival celebrating stories from across India and the world.
πŸ“… Feb 28 β€” Mar 8, 2026
πŸ“ Hyderabad, Telangana, India
🌐 www.kniffaward.org
πŸŽ₯ Categories:
Short Films | Feature Films | Documentary | Animation | AI Film | Music Video | Screenplay
Every story deserves to be seen. Submit yours. 🌍
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🎬 KNIFF β€” Kala National & International Film Festival is HERE!We are proud to announce a brand new film festival based i...
02/28/2026

🎬 KNIFF β€” Kala National & International Film Festival is HERE!
We are proud to announce a brand new film festival based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India β€” open to filmmakers from across India and around the world.
πŸ“… Festival Dates: February 28 β€” March 8, 2026
πŸ“ Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
🌐 Website: www.kniffaward.org
πŸŽ₯ We accept:
βœ… Short Films
βœ… Feature Films
βœ… Documentary
βœ… Animation
βœ… AI Films
βœ… Music Videos
βœ… Screenplays
Whether you're a student filmmaker, indie creator, or seasoned director β€” KNIFF is your stage. Every story deserves to be seen.
Share this post and help us reach filmmakers everywhere! 🌍


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