The Buddha International Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
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 Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sumant Moolgaonkar Auditorium
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Venue
Sumant Moolgaonkar Auditorium
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Related Festivals in India
Research
Live web research is off to control API cost. This shows cached scheduled research when available, plus analysis from our database.
Hard research (cheap model + thorough prompt) runs on a cron for suspicious festivals; a biweekly job refreshes others. No live API calls from the site.
Quick Stats
How scoring works
Scores are calculated from structural indicators: accreditations, physical screenings, award category count, submission frequency, and acceptance rate. Higher scores reflect more verifiable legitimacy signals.
Filmmaker reviews
No community reviews yet. If you submitted here, your experience helps others avoid award mills.
Report a problem with this festivalGet Alerts
Get notified when The Buddha International Film Festival's tier changes or new reports are filed.