Community Cinema
Open-air and auditorium screenings that bring world cinema to every corner of Odisha.
From Short Films to Big Screens
Odisha International
Short Film Festival
Odisha's first international short film festival — a global platform to discover, celebrate, and nurture emerging filmmakers while building pathways from short films to feature films.
21 October 2026Festival Date
Rabindra MandapBhubaneswar
Great StoriesBegin Here
OISFF
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International Film Festival
Worldwide participation
Filmmaker Community
Connect. Collaborate. Create.
Feature Film Incubator
From idea to big screen
Multiple Categories
For every storyteller
About OISFF
Not just a festival.
A movement.
We celebrate storytelling, empower filmmakers, preserve culture, and create opportunities for the next generation of cinema — bridging Odisha's artistic legacy with the world's boldest new voices.
Learn MoreOur Mission
Discover & Nurture
Emerging filmmakers and untold stories.
Promote Culture
Showcase Odisha's heritage and art through cinema.
Build Communities
Create strong film communities across Odisha.
Create Pathways
Support filmmakers from short films to feature films.
50+Countries
1000+Filmmakers
20+Categories
1Big Celebration
What We Do
Workshops & Labs
Masterclasses with veteran directors, writers, and technicians to sharpen your craft.
Filmmaker Networking
Curated meets where storytellers, producers, and artists find their next collaborators.
Feature Film Incubator
A guided pathway that develops standout short filmmakers into feature film directors.
Cultural Preservation
Documenting Odisha's dance, craft, and living traditions through the lens of cinema.
The Grand Finale
Main Event at
Rabindra Mandap
Bhubaneswar's iconic cultural epicenter hosts the grand finale and awards night. Experience the red carpet, curated screenings, and the celebration of independent cinema beneath one historic roof.
- Events & screenings begin 21 July 2026
- Main event & awards — 21 October 2026
- Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Rabindra Mandap
Bhubaneswar · Odisha · India
50+ countries · 1000+ filmmakers · one stage
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