Durgapur International Film Festival

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Durgapur International Film Festival – A Journey of Cinema, Culture & Global Recognition The Durgapur International Film Festival began under the initiative of Solis Institute of Acting & Arts – Durgapur, led by Debolina Modak Sadhu, and Tiyasha Movies – Kolkata, founded by Kajari Modak. The inaugural edition in 2016, titled “Solis Short Film Festival – Durgapur,” showcased 25–30 short films, judged by experts from theatre and film. ✅ Season 2 – 2017 Screened 45–50 short films, and was graced by Legendary Actor Chinmay Roy, honoured with the **Lifetime Achievement Award**. -✅ **Season 3** Featured **100+ short films** across categories. **Legendary Actor Biplab Chatterjee** received the **Lifetime Achievement Award**. --- ### ✅ **Season 4 – January 2019** Received **130+ entries** from India and abroad, with **35 top films** screened for expert juries. --- ### ✅ **Season 5 – 2020 (Online Edition)** Despite global lockdown, received **130+ Indian** and **40+ international** submissions. This season honoured **Legendary Artist Chapal Bhaduri** with the **Lifetime Achievement Award**. ✅ **Season 6 – 2021** Crossed **250+ submissions** from multiple countries, screened via **MyCinemaHall.com**. This season honoured **Legendary Actress Lily Chakraborty** with the **Lifetime Achievement Award**. ✅ **Season 7 – 2022 (Kolkata Mega Edition)** Received **350+ submissions** including short films, documentaries, music videos, and full-length films. Hosted at **Jadavpur University**, Kolkata. **Legendary Bengali Actress Anamika Saha** was felicitated with the **Lifetime Achievement Award**. ✅ **Season 8 – 2023** Participation from **19+ countries** including Turkey, UAE, USA, Iran, Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Myanmar, Philippines, Greece, Mexico, Sweden, and the UK. From **200+ entries**, **73 selected films** were screened from 9–11 October at **Muktangan, Rashbehari More, Kolkata**. This season honoured **Legendary Actress Chhanda Chatterjee** with the **Lifetime Achievement Award**. Celebrities present included **Krishna Kishor, Shankar Ghosh, Avrajit Chakraborty**, and **Sanjay Misra**, grandson of filmmaker **Sushil Mazumder**. A total of **55 awards** were presented across **30 categories**. ✅ **Season 9 – 2024** Held at **Dr. Triguna Sen Auditorium, Jadavpur University** from 24–26 September. Screened **70 selected films** from **161 submissions**. Eminent guests included: **Lily Chakraborty, Mamata Shankar, Biplab Chatterjee, Tanima Sen, Debdut Ghosh, Vivek Banerjee**. **Legendary Actress Smt. Madhabi Mukherjee** received the **Lifetime Achievement Award**. Jury Panel: **Ashok Viswanathan, Shila Datta, Sabyasachi Biswas, Kajari Modak**. ✅ **Season 10 – 2025** Held at **Nandan, Kolkata** (2nd–6th July), with a grand closing ceremony at **Sujata Devi Smriti Sadan** on 7th July. Featured **90+ films** from **20+ countries**, including short films, feature films, documentaries, and music videos. Attended by **Rituparna Sengupta** and **Jaya Seal Ghosh**. Jury Panel: **Prof. Ashok Viswanathan, Sabyasachi Biswas, Megh Banerjee**. **Legendary Actress Padma Shri Sabitri Chatterjee** received the **Lifetime Achievement Award**. Festival Director **Debolina Modak Sadhu** and Festival Chairman **Kajari Modak** expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants and supporters. --- ✅ **Season 11 – July 2026 | Nandan, Kolkata** The 11th Durgapur International Film Festival returns to **Nandan** in July 2026. Organized by **Tiyasha Movies** and **Prabha Blessing Foundation**, this edition will feature: * New competitive categories * International screenings * Masterclasses & special tributes * A global stage for filmmakers and cine lovers **DIFF 2026** promises to continue its inspiring journey of celebrating world cinema with passion, creativity, and cultural unity.

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  Our feature film has won award in the festival but initially could not get an update from the organizers about the details of the awards. Nor their website is live. Thank you for your response and the trophy which is finally received at our end. Website would help bridge this gap.

• Filmmaker

  It was a great festival. Communication was excellent, very courteous I enjoyed every bit. I icing on the cake was My documentary Shahrah- The Royal Route got the 1st prize in documentary film category. Thank you Durgapur International Film Festival for everything.

• Filmmaker

  What a nice festival in a beautiful city. Sad that we couldn't attend, but happy to know that our film was screened. With love from Switzerland!

• Filmmaker

  Very good experience. Their communication and hospitality was outstanding. Arrangement was nice. Hope to see you next year with my new priject.

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