Mumbai Film Festival
Mumbai, India
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Rushabhayan Short Film Competition
Mumbai, India · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Mumbai, India
11
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- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
Overview
Rushabhayan Short Film Competition is a Mumbai-based short film event associated with the larger Rushabhayan 2.0 cultural program in Borivali. It is notable for offering substantial prizes, including a reported ₹4,00,000+ prize pool, and for positioning short filmmaking within a broader arts-and-culture platform that combines screenings, exhibitions, and community programming.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-41 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
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