kalakari film fest

Overview

Kalakari Film Fest is an annual film festival based in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, organized by Rishi Nikam and associated with the Indian Film Institute/NGO initiatives to promote cinema and artistic appreciation. It is notable for showcasing a broad mix of Indian and international films, including short films, feature films, documentaries, animation, visual effects, and photography-related work, and for positioning itself as a platform for emerging and established filmmakers. The festival has gained visibility in the Indian festival circuit through large submission volumes, competition-based awards, and its role in promoting cultural exchange and independent filmmaking.

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

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• Andrii MakarchenkoFeb 2025

  I wish the festival good luck and prosperity! Thank you for the diploma!

• Hadif Ahmed alias Hadi I HussainFeb 2025

  It is a great experience for me. Thanks to the festival workers. Regards Hadif Ahmed alias Hadi Iftikhar Hussain 93654 69018

• Amanda RamirezFeb 2025

  Being part of a festival that gives back to the community while celebrating global talent was an honor.

• Freelance EntertainmentFeb 2025

  We are so happy to share our experiences at your prestigious festival. Our movie WHY was honoured at your festival. Thank you for a successful organisation.

• Mahesh BansodeFeb 2025

  Hello Sir, I got your mail. I am happy to read it. We are the indigenous people of India. We are few and we do not have freedom of expression here. The Indian government does not give us funds to make films that tell our stories and pains. Our films are not censored. We are not allowed to get theatres. Therefore, we have started a movement called People's Movie. The first film of this movement was 'Chal Halla Bol', which was produced by the public. The Censor Board has also refused to give a certificate to this film in India and has banned its release. Since we do not have money to fight against the censor, we are collecting public money by holding film shows in villages, settlements and monasteries. We want to take this film to the national and international level through festivals and ask for help in our fight. Dalits, tribals, Muslims, minorities, poor, farmers, workers and women, we are coming together and fighting against Brahminism and capitalist rule. This is the situation of our cinema. After reading all this, how can you help us? Can you dub this movie and release it internationally? Can you release this movie on a good OTT? Can you get support from a big organization for us? Or tell us what we can do? Please guide us. Yours sincerely Mahesh Bansode

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