Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2026 Announces the TOP 100 Short Films

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 19 : The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) is thrilled to officially announce the TOP 100 Short Films for the 2026 edition, an extraordinary showcase of creative storytelling and cinematic brilliance from across the globe.Selected from thousands of submissions, these 100 films represent the finest in independent and global short cinema. This marks the start of an exciting journey toward the spotlight, which will continue with upcoming selections of the Top 50, Top 21, and ultimately the Top 10 Short Films.Why This MattersRecognised as India's premier film festival and awards event, DPIFF continues to celebrate outstanding storytelling, independent cinema, and global cinematic achievements. The Top 100 Films reflect exceptional narrative, artistic quality, and technical skill, paving the way for greater recognition in short film circles.Congratulations to All Selected FilmmakersDPIFF extends heartfelt congratulations to all filmmakers. Your creativity, passion, and artistic excellence continue to inspire audiences worldwide while upholding the rich cinematic heritage. Thank you for pushing creative limits and telling powerful stories.117 ve varsh218rsKING3Aakali4Aasmaani Jhoola5AAYKAE6ABHILASHA7Aise Hee (Unwarranted)8ALIEN BRIHASPATI9Almari ka Achaar10Anbirkuriyaval11Antaram12Batti Illuminate13Best in the game14Bhaad mein jaaye tera Jaanu15Black Forest16CELEBRATION17ChaariKaandha18Chanchal Enterprises19Chasing Jupiter20CHERYL21CHIPAAD22Chokher Tara Tui....23Circuition24Cynaide25DARK LIGHT26Dear 20227Dear teacher28Deepa Didi29Deyaler Opare30DITTO31DP: Dream Paralysis32Drishtikon33EATER EATEN34Echoes of Us35Gaasam36Gardener37Ghutan38Good For Nothing39Half Real Half Magic40In Half41In Your Eyes Again...42Inspiring Aarav43JAHAAN-THE LAST GIFT44Jhappi45Kaala Vazhu46KAIRA47KEEL48Khwabeeda49KINTSUGI50Kirtan - The Heritage of Bengal51Lafda-e-Ishq52Lakshmi53Saral54Lakudiya Veer55LLR ( Love Lust Retro )56MADHURI - END IS BEGINNING57Kadal Kondaan58Madka -The Last Rites59MANYA 2 - IS THIS ACCEPTABLE?60Marigold: The Tale of a God's Flower61Mehta & Co.62MENDER63Microxerox64Mor Adhikar65Mounabrotee (The Silent Vower)66Mundu | The Boy67NAAK KE NEECHE SE68NALLA NERAM VANTHACHU69NATRAJA70NAZAR71Nirnay The Choice Of Life72PAANI73Payraw74Pendulum75Poos Ki Ek Raat76Pravaah -The Flow77Raddi Kabaadi78Roots79Solobatha80SORRY81Strings82Sukhant83Sunny-Man84Tea Kottu'8385Tere Bin : Brain Overpowering Heart86The Expiry Date87The Happy Birthday88The Intruder89The Mushrooms90The Red fire Fly91The Undying Spirit Of Doctors92thovva93TRUST94ULLURUKKAM95Touch96Utsab97Valayam98Victim Card99Zariya100ZepWhat's Next?The journey continues with the official announcement of the Top 50 Short Films Followed by the Top 21, recognising some of the most compelling and visionary short films The Top 10 Short Films will be showcased at the DPIFF Short Film Screening Gala, on the Opening Night of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2026 These Top 10 films will be evaluated by 10 Consulate Generals from different countries in India, bringing a global perspective.Awards & RecognitionThe Best Short Film will be honoured on the DPIFF Grand Ceremony stage with a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.Additional recognitions include:1st Runner- Up: ₹15,000 2nd Runner- Up: ₹10,000 3rd Runner- Up: ₹5,000 All winners will receive a trophy and official recognition for their outstanding contribution to cinema.About DPIFFThe Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) is a leading platform celebrating excellence in Indian and international entertainment. Inspired by the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke, the festival honours outstanding achievements across film, television, and digital platforms, while providing a global stage for emerging filmmakers.

RH Team

Mar 19, 2026 - 20:30

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 19 : The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) is thrilled to officially announce the TOP 100 Short Films for the 2026 edition, an extraordinary showcase of creative storytelling and cinematic brilliance from across the globe.

Selected from thousands of submissions, these 100 films represent the finest in independent and global short cinema. This marks the start of an exciting journey toward the spotlight, which will continue with upcoming selections of the Top 50, Top 21, and ultimately the Top 10 Short Films.

Why This Matters

Recognised as India's premier film festival and awards event, DPIFF continues to celebrate outstanding storytelling, independent cinema, and global cinematic achievements. The Top 100 Films reflect exceptional narrative, artistic quality, and technical skill, paving the way for greater recognition in short film circles.

Congratulations to All Selected Filmmakers

DPIFF extends heartfelt congratulations to all filmmakers. Your creativity, passion, and artistic excellence continue to inspire audiences worldwide while upholding the rich cinematic heritage. Thank you for pushing creative limits and telling powerful stories.

1	17 ve varsh
2	18rsKING
3	Aakali
4	Aasmaani Jhoola
5	AAYKAE
6	ABHILASHA
7	Aise Hee (Unwarranted)
8	ALIEN BRIHASPATI
9	Almari ka Achaar
10	Anbirkuriyaval
11	Antaram
12	Batti Illuminate
13	Best in the game
14	Bhaad mein jaaye tera Jaanu
15	Black Forest
16	CELEBRATION
17	ChaariKaandha
18	Chanchal Enterprises
19	Chasing Jupiter
20	CHERYL
21	CHIPAAD
22	Chokher Tara Tui....
23	Circuition
24	Cynaide
25	DARK LIGHT
26	Dear 202
27	Dear teacher
28	Deepa Didi
29	Deyaler Opare
30	DITTO
31	DP: Dream Paralysis
32	Drishtikon
33	EATER EATEN
34	Echoes of Us
35	Gaasam
36	Gardener
37	Ghutan
38	Good For Nothing
39	Half Real Half Magic
40	In Half
41	In Your Eyes Again...
42	Inspiring Aarav
43	JAHAAN-THE LAST GIFT
44	Jhappi
45	Kaala Vazhu
46	KAIRA
47	KEEL
48	Khwabeeda
49	KINTSUGI
50	Kirtan - The Heritage of Bengal
51	Lafda-e-Ishq
52	Lakshmi
53	Saral
54	Lakudiya Veer
55	LLR ( Love Lust Retro )
56	MADHURI - END IS BEGINNING
57	Kadal Kondaan
58	Madka -The Last Rites
59	MANYA 2 - IS THIS ACCEPTABLE?
60	Marigold: The Tale of a God's Flower
61	Mehta & Co.
62	MENDER
63	Microxerox
64	Mor Adhikar
65	Mounabrotee (The Silent Vower)
66	Mundu \| The Boy
67	NAAK KE NEECHE SE
68	NALLA NERAM VANTHACHU
69	NATRAJA
70	NAZAR
71	Nirnay The Choice Of Life
72	PAANI
73	Payraw
74	Pendulum
75	Poos Ki Ek Raat
76	Pravaah -The Flow
77	Raddi Kabaadi
78	Roots
79	Solobatha
80	SORRY
81	Strings
82	Sukhant
83	Sunny-Man
84	Tea Kottu'83
85	Tere Bin : Brain Overpowering Heart
86	The Expiry Date
87	The Happy Birthday
88	The Intruder
89	The Mushrooms
90	The Red fire Fly
91	The Undying Spirit Of Doctors
92	thovva
93	TRUST
94	ULLURUKKAM
95	Touch
96	Utsab
97	Valayam
98	Victim Card
99	Zariya
100	Zep

What's Next?

The journey continues with the official announcement of the Top 50 Short Films
Followed by the Top 21, recognising some of the most compelling and visionary short films
The Top 10 Short Films will be showcased at the DPIFF Short Film Screening Gala, on the Opening Night of the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2026

These Top 10 films will be evaluated by 10 Consulate Generals from different countries in India, bringing a global perspective.

Awards & Recognition

The Best Short Film will be honoured on the DPIFF Grand Ceremony stage with a cash prize of ₹1,00,000.

Additional recognitions include:

1st Runner- Up: ₹15,000
2nd Runner- Up: ₹10,000
3rd Runner- Up: ₹5,000

All winners will receive a trophy and official recognition for their outstanding contribution to cinema.

About DPIFF

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) is a leading platform celebrating excellence in Indian and international entertainment. Inspired by the legacy of Dadasaheb Phalke, the festival honours outstanding achievements across film, television, and digital platforms, while providing a global stage for emerging filmmakers.