The 2025 Edition of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards is set to be held on 20th February 2025 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. It is organized to celebrate the global legacy and impact of Indian Cinema.
The Next Edition of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards is been announced officially and the ceremony will take place on 20th February 2025 at Taj Land’s End, Mumbai. The grand ceremony will host celebrities, Government Delegates, Media Personnel, and industry leaders.
Abhishek Mishra, the CEO of Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards and Consultative Committee Member of FCI in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India quoted,
” The Era of Movies started with the silent films thereafter came the sound era and shift from black and white screens to coloured ones.”
A World Stage: The Global Legacy Of Cinema
The event honors the lasting legacy of Indian film in world cinema. The DPIFF highlights the historical significance and contemporary relevance of cinematic achievements.
This theme celebrates the global acclaim of Indian cinema and its contributions to enhancing international film culture.
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025 Details
| Award | Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025 |
| Date | 20th February |
| Time | 12:30 PM |
| Venue | Taj Land’s End, Mumbai |
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2025: Showcase Your Short Film & Win Rs.1 Lakh
Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards is proud to introduce a special category award dedicated to short films. The event showcases the immense talent of short film creators and celebrates their creative brilliance by meticulously evaluating, and honoring their work at DPIFF 2025.
This event gives a great opportunity to represent short film creativity, build connections with like-minded filmmakers, and draw inspiration from seasoned industry professionals.
This award festival has attracted an overwhelming response with over 10,000 submissions pouring in from more than 60 countries worldwide.
The DPIFF features a prestigious panel of jurors, along with renowned filmmakers and eminent personalities from diverse fields. who oversee the selection process to determine the winner in the “Best Short Film” category at the ceremony.
Awards & Prizes
| Category | Award | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Best Short Film Winner | Dadasaheb Phalke Award | ₹1,00,000 (One Lakh Rupees) Cash |
| 1st Runner Up | Memento | ₹15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Rupees) Cash |
| 2nd Runner Up | Memento | ₹10,000 (Ten Thousand Rupees) Cash |
| 3rd Runner Up | Memento | ₹5,000 (Five Thousand Rupees) Cash |
Eligibility Criteria
- Films must be in their original language.
- Short films should be made between 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2024.
- The total runtime of a short film is eligible including a range time between 1 minute to 50 minutes.
15th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival-2025: Awards and Prizes
| Section | Award Category |
|---|---|
| Production Awards | Best Feature Film |
| Best Short Film | |
| Best Animation | |
| Best Documentary | |
| Best Music Video | |
| Best Ad Film | |
| Best Film-Jury | |
| Best Director | |
| Best Debut Director (Feature Films Only) | |
| Special Festival Mention | |
| Special Jury Mention | |
| Best Web Series | |
| Creative Awards | Best Cinematography |
| Best Editing | |
| Best Screenplay | |
| Best VFX | |
| Music Awards | Best Original Music |
| Best Background Music | |
| Performance Awards | Best Actor |
| Best Actress | |
| Best Supporting Actor | |
| Best Supporting Actress |
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