Smita Patil International Film Festival
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The Smita Patil International Film Festival (SPIFF) is a Pune-based festival founded in 2012 to honor actor Smita Patil’s legacy and to give short films and documentaries a serious exhibition platform.[1][2] It is notable for its focused curation, free-entry format, and reputation as one of India’s premier venues for short-form cinema, drawing submissions from many countries and screening socially engaged work on themes such as migration, LGBTQ+ identity, minority voices, abortion rights, and artistic freedom.[1][5]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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