Cinemaking International Film Festival
Dhaka, Bangladesh
98
Tier AScreenings
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International Inter University Short Film Festival
Dhaka, Bangladesh · Est. 2009 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Dhaka, Bangladesh
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 17 years of verifiable history
Overview
The International Inter-University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF) in Dhaka is an annual festival organized by the Dhaka University Film Society that has run since 2007. It is notable for serving as an international platform for university-going filmmakers, bringing together student and emerging voices from Bangladesh and abroad, and it screens short films across categories such as competition, panorama, one-minute shorts, and themed programs like climate-change-focused works. The festival has grown into a widely recognized student-film event in the regional and international festival circuit, with submissions from dozens of countries and a strong focus on youth storytelling and social issues.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 17 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2009
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3.8/ 5
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