National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)

AI Is Rewriting the Film Production Pipeline — Is India Ready?

Calling all storytellers. The NFDC Screenwriters' Lab 2026 is officially open for entries. Take your script to the next level with world-class mentorship, just like Dr Darshan Ashwin Trivedi did with his project "Yayavar The Migrating Bird." Don't let your story stay hidden, submit your script today and bring your vision to life. Scan the QR code to apply before the deadline on August 4th, 2026. #ScreenwritersLab2026 #NFDC #Filmmaking #ScriptWriting #WavesFilmBazaar

Filmmakers and creators, this is your moment. NFDC has officially opened the call for entries for the prestigious 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2026. Under this year's unifying theme, “Stories Without Borders,” you can submit your masterpiece across three major categories: - Indian Panorama: Showcasing the finest contemporary Indian cinema, selecting 25 feature and 20 non-feature films. - Best Web Series (OTT) Award: Honoring outstanding original digital series produced in any Indian language. - International Cinema: Inviting global storytellers to compete across 3 premier international competitions. Don't let your narrative go unseen, head to the official website at iffigoa.org to review the full criteria and submit before the critical deadlines of August 10, 2026, for Indian categories and August 31, 2026, for international submissions. #IFFI2026 #Filmfestival #IndianPanorama #Filmmakers #CallForEntries

Just 2 days left! Be part of BRICS WAVES Bazaar; an exclusive platform bringing together filmmakers, creators, studios, investors, buyers, and industry leaders from BRICS nations to foster collaborations, unlock business opportunities, and shape the future of the global Media & Entertainment industry. 📅 Registration closes: 31 July 2026 📍 Event: 6–7 August 2026 | Mumbai, India Register now by scanning the QR code. #BRICSWAVESBazaar #BRICS2026 #WAVESBazaar #NFDC #RegisterNow

Convened under India's BRICS Chairship 2026 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the NFDC, the inaugural BRICS WAVES Bazaar is the definitive marketplace where innovation meets cross-border collaboration. Scheduled for August 6–7, 2026, at the Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai, this exclusive, invite-only forum serves as a vital gateway for global co-producers, OTT platforms, studio heads, and media-tech innovators to unlock multi-country partnerships. Whether your expertise lies in Film, Animation, VFX, or Gaming, this is your premier platform to network with global leaders and actively shape the future of international trade. The global creative economy waits for no one. Delegate registrations are officially LIVE. #BRICS2026 #BRICSIndia2026 #IndiaBRICSChairship #BRICS #BRICSWavesBazaar

Entries are open for the Indian Panorama at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), taking place in Goa from 20–28 November 2026. If your film reflects a story that deserves to be seen, this is your opportunity to share it with audiences from across the world Submission Deadlines: Online: 10 August 2026, 6:00 PM IST Offline (Hard Copies): 17 August 2026, 6:00 PM IST Swipe through for key information, and visit iffigoa.org for detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria and the complete submission process. #IFFI2026 #StoriesWithoutBorders #IndianPanorama #CallForEntries #NFDC

If your web series was released between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026, it's time to take it to one of India's biggest celebrations of storytelling. Entries are now open for the Best Web Series (OTT) Award at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), taking place in Goa from 20–28 November 2026. The award honours an original web series in any Indian language for its artistic merit, storytelling, technical excellence and overall impact. Submission Deadlines: Online: 10 August 2026, 6:00 PM IST Offline (Hard Copies): 17 August 2026, 6:00 PM IST Swipe through to learn more about the eligibility criteria and submission process, and visit iffigoa.org for detailed guidelines. #IFFI2026 #StoriesWithoutBorders #OTT #CallForEntries #NFDC

Entries are now open for the International Cinema at the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), taking place in Goa from 20–28 November 2026. Bringing together outstanding cinema from across the world, the festival celebrates bold storytelling, new voices and diverse cinematic perspectives. Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026 Swipe through to explore the essentials for the entry, and visit iffigoa.org for detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria and the complete submission process. #IFFI2026 #StoriesWithoutBorders #InternationalCinema #CallForEntries #NFDC

Love cinema? Passionate about building the industry behind it? WAVES Film Bazaar is expanding its team and hiring across multiple positions. If you're looking to work at the intersection of film, storytelling, business, and global collaborations, this could be your next role. Apply now and be part of the team shaping new opportunities for the media and entertainment ecosystem. #WAVESFilmBazaar #NowHiring #Career #NFDC #JoinTheTeam