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Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
The Buddha International Film Festival
Pune, India · Est. 2017 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Pune, India
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sumant Moolgaonkar Auditorium
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
The Buddha International Film Festival in Pune is an international festival that emphasizes global cinema and gives filmmakers a platform to showcase their work, network, and gain recognition. It is notable for accepting all genres and for screening a wide range of formats, including short films, feature films, documentaries, animation, experimental work, music videos, web and TV series, and smartphone films. Its significance in the festival circuit comes from its broad, inclusive programming and its role in promoting emerging filmmakers and cross-cultural exchange.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+63 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sumant Moolgaonkar Auditorium
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (16 refs, 7 languages)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- PRESS_COVERAGE
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Venue
Sumant Moolgaonkar Auditorium
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.8/ 5
Reviews
246
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- Katrin ButtNov 2024
Thanks you for choosing my Film!
- Shivani Hemant DorageNov 2024
Thanks, Buddha International for selecting our film for screening and awarding us Debut Director! it was a great experience!
- PRABIR MAHAPATRANov 2024
One of the Best Film festival in India
- Devy ManNov 2024
Thanks a lot for this award ! I have 6 now … but Buddha one is the best !
- Twisted Minds ProductionsNov 2024
We were fortunate to have been part of this festival this year. Thank you for the recognition. More power to complete team.
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