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Mumbai, India
100
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Hyderabad International Short Film Festival(HISFF)
Hyderabad, India · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Hyderabad, India
27
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The Hyderabad International Short Film Festival (HISFF) is a short-film festival in Hyderabad, presented by the Dadasaheb Phalke School of Film Studies and described by organizers as the first short film festival of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[1] It is notable for its strong focus on short storytelling, its international and Indian submissions, and its role in positioning Hyderabad as a growing hub for short-form cinema and emerging filmmakers.[1][2][6] Its first edition drew more than 700 entries and featured a curated selection of short films, panel discussions, masterclasses, and special showcases such as the North East Pavilion.[4][6][11]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
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- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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