Films & Music Videos Submissions - Choose one of the options below to submit your projects.

Press Kit

(NO HARD COPIES, ONLY SOFT COPIES TO BE E-MAILED)
  • Film/Music Video Entry Form
  • Crew & Cast List including technical team.
  • Filmography of Film director.
  • 1 Photograph of Director.
  • 2 Poster of film in JPEG format COMPULSORY (300 dpi, 768 x 1169 - pixel size) (300 dpi, 3508 x 4961 - Pixel size).
  • Your film/video trailer's link preferably not more than 1 minute in duration (Optional for promotion & publicity purpose).

All Categories, All Genres, All Languages, are Accepted from All Continents. English Subtitle is Compulsory.

We promote new filmmakers, students, professionals by exchanging of information, cultures & ideas between National & International filmmakers through film submissions. For more details on films, Short films, feature films, documenatries, web series & music videos submissions please visit our international film festival link (http://www.mwfiff.com/submission) , You can also submit your short films, feature films, etc directly through our ONLINE FORM at the biggest international film festival in Mumbai India.

Films,Short films, feature films, documenatries, animation films, kids films, web series & music videos, Music Videos, etc can also be submitted directly in our international film festival through FilmFreeway, Festhome, WFCN OR (youtube , Vimeo, Google Drive, like platforms) and sending us link (and password if protected),entry form & press kit in the biggest international film festival in India - MWFIFF

In case of using submission platforms like FilmFreeway, Festhome, BELOW PRESS KIT items MUST be E-mailed to - contact@mwfiff.com, in order to complete the submission. DCP / J2K File would be Compulsory if the film is selected for Screening in the Film Festival or Extra Cost would be charged if the filmmakers wants us to convert the file for the same. Extra Cost For the Film Conversion Would be $25 per movie. All Non-English Films must have English Sub-titles for Festival Presentation.

Direct Online Submission Platform

Step 1 - Upload your Short films etc on any online platform (e.g. youtube,vimeo,Google Drive etc),protect it with
password. You will be required to mention the URL of this upload in the form.

Step 2 - Please fill up the " FILM/MUSIC VIDEO ENTRY FORM" & e-mail it along with press kit.

Step 3 - Pay the Appropriate Entry Fee.

Step 4 - E-mail the "FILM/MUSIC VIDEO PRESS KIT" to - contact@mwfiff.com

Categories & Fees - Film Submissions 2024

Student Short
(Under 25 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 30 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 6-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard fee: 45 (USD)
  • Only Students From College or University can submit under this category.
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Student Short International
(Under 25 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Only Students From College or University can submit under this category.
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Film Short
(Under 30 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Film Short International
(Under 30 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 60 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Animation Short
(Under 20 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee : 40 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024




Animation Short International
( Under 20 Minutes,)
  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Amature Short
(Under 20 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Amature Short International
(Under 20 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Film Short Regional
(Under 30 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Music Video
(Under 07 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 30 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Music Video International
(Under 07 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Music Video Pop / RnB
(Under 07 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 30 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Music Video International Pop / RnB
(Under 07 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Music Video Regional
(Under 07 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 30 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Music Video Ghazal
(Under 07 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Documentary Feature
(Under 60 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 60 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Documentary Feature International
(Under 60 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 60 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 65 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Film Feature
(Full Length Film Under 120 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 60 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 65 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Film Feature International
(Full Length Film Under 120 Minutes)

  • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
  • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 60 (USD)
  • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 65 (USD)
  • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 70 (USD)
  • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
  • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Web-Series
(Under 50 Minutes) Please Include at least 3 Episodes of the web-series not excluding total running time of 45 Minutes Reviewer must be able to get a full sense of the story arc, characters and potential of the webseries

    • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 35 (USD)
    • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
    • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
    • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
    • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
    • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024
Web-Series International
(Under 50 Minutes)

Please Include at least 3 Episodes of the web-series not excluding total running time of 45 Minutes Reviewer must be able to get a full sense of the story arc, characters and potential of the webseries

    • Early Bird Deadline 15-APRIL-2024: Standard Fee: 40 (USD)
    • Regular Deadline 15-JUNE-2024: Standard Fee: 45 (USD)
    • Late Deadline 15-SEPTEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 50 (USD)
    • Final Closing Deadline 20-NOVEMBER-2024: Standard Fee: 55 (USD)
    • Tentatively Notification Date 11TH-NOVEMBER-2024
    • Event Date - 7TH & 8TH DECEMBER 2024

Terms & Condition

  • 01.   The Film can be in any language or any genre. All Non-English Films must have English Subtitles for Festival Presentation.
  • 02.   MWFIFF reserves the right to include the film or video and related material in its promotional activities.
  • 03.   All Decisions made by the Appointed “Selection Committee” Or "Jury" regarding Selections, Screenings, Awards at the Festival in entirety will be the final decision. In case of Dispute, the decision of the Selection Committee shall be final.
  • 04.   The filmmakers and their representatives undertake to use the official logo and the status of their Selection or Award strictly in conformation with MWFIFF designs and they further undertake to use such festival logo in all their promotions, posters and marketing publications with the consent of the festival.
  • 05.   A film, series, documentary, music video etc selected for the festival does not run in competition automatically. Selection Committee or a Jury will select the films, series, music video, etc that feature in the Competition.
  • 06.   The Festival shall not bear / reimburse any freight or other charges in foreign or Indian currency.
  • 07.   Once the film, documentary, music video etc officially selected for screening, or for the awards the film, music video, series etc shall not be withdrawn in any circumstance.
  • 08.   Exceptions to the festival's regulations must be authorized by the Festival Director.
  • 09.   MWFIFF or any of its team members will not be responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen entries, any error or technical problems while offline or online submissions or any loss or damage due to virus etc.
  • 10.   Submissions must be entrants original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights, entrants agree that they have obtained all necessary copyrights permission regarding music, sound, and images etc.
  • 11.   MWFIFF or it's team will not be held liable for any copyright violation by you or your film, music video, etc
  • 12.   MWFIFF reserves all rights not to screen any film, music video, series, etc for any reason it deems valid.
  • 13.   MWFIFF reserves the rights to change , cancel or reschedule the dates, venue, awards and categories without any consent or information to contestants.
  • 14.   The Opening Date of Entries is 8th Jan 2024 and tentative closing date will be 6TH NOVEMBER 2024. Tentatively Date of intimation of selection will be 11TH NOVEMBER 2024.
  • 15.   Indian Entries under all the categories shall be of Films Certified by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry or Central Board of Film Certification, India.
  • 16.   All Students Films must include proof of student status with the submission (i.e. copy of current and valid student I.D.) or their film will not be judged as a student film and could be disqualified.
  • 17.    MWFIFF reserves the right to showcase the films, music videos, documentary, etc once submitted perpetually anywhere in the world through any format present available now or in future.
  • 18. The applicant should ensure that the address or the email id shared with us in the application should be correct as it may be used by the film festival office for communication.
  • 19.   Entries can be PAL or NTSC format. Festival Management will not be responsible if the film is not screened due to problems with the DVD format, pen drive, or any error in the link or password shared with us.
  • 20.   Multiple Entries can be submitted, but with separate entry forms, DVD / USB Pen drive, synopsis/description, still photographs, press kit should be enclosed. Each film, music video, series, documentary etc, is considered as a new entry and each of them will require an appropriate Entry Fee. Note: No Submission Form Will Be Accepted Without The Appropriate Payment Of The Fee.
  • 21.   The publicity or any such materials (Brochure, Stills, Poster, Photographs, DVD’s pen drive etc.) shall not be returned to the entrant.
  • 22.   Transportation and insurance costs of DVDs, pen drive etc related documents, photographs, publicity materials etc from the Country of Origin to the Festival Office shall be borne by the applicant. The festival or any team members, etc will not be responsible for the parcel with the airport authority of India or Custom department. The Custom duties shall be paid by the Filmmaker or the Producers.
  • 23.   The festival will not bear any expenses regarding lodging, boarding, traveling etc of the applicant during the film festival event.
  • 24.   No work or artist will be either discriminated against or favored by their country of origin, language, age, race, education, gender, ideology, or by their economic resources etc. Every content, every form, every technique will be admitted with no censorship of any kind.
  • 25.   Finalists will be notified through email. Moonwhite Films International Film Fest will use its best efforts to announce the selected films, winners at the designated time, but will not be held liable for any unforeseen delays. The list of selected films will be displayed on website and our official facebook page ( If possible).
  • 26.   By entering the Moonwhite Films International Film Fest- MWFIFF, contestants and/or their parents or legal guardian (if such entrant is a minor) agree to accept and be bound by the decisions of the Festival and its judges or committee members which are final and binding in all matters.
  • 27.   Festival Authorities reserve the right to accept or reject any film that is likely to offend sentiments, feelings, sensibilities etc of any caste, community, religion and sector is likely to promote racism or ill will in the society.
  • 28.    Entry constitutes permission to use the winner's name, pics, posters, promo links, films, voice etc for present and future promotions, advertising and publicity purposes without any compensation.
  • 29.   Affidavits of winners under 18 years of age at time of award must be countersigned by parent or legal guardian. Affidavits are subject to verification by the Moonwhite Films International Film Fest. All the legal issues, if any, shall be under the jurisdiction of Mumbai Subordinate and Courts only.
  • 30.   The Moonwhite Films International Film Fest has negotiated with listed hotels and may provide shuttle services with ticketing on discounted rates. The festival herein is a mere facilitator and shall not be liable for any mis-happening occurring with respect to the said hotel/ shuttle/ transportation or ticketing services.
  • 31.    DCP / J2K File would be Compulsory if the film is selected for Screening in the Film Festival or Extra Cost would be charged if the filmmakers wants us to convert the file for the same. Extra Cost For the Film Conversion Would be $25 per movie.
  • 32.   Winners will have to pay Courier, Customs charges, tax, etc to receive the Trophy if not able to collect it on the date of the Event. No Refund Of Submission Fee will be Entertained Once it is paid. 
  • 33.    Any corrections if needed once the awards have been announced shall only be taken into consideration if communicated through Letter Head ONLY of the film producer(s), film director, film actors, film actresses etc. In case of Dispute, decision of the Selection Committee, and Jury shall be final.

Indemnify –

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless and innocent 'www.mwfiff.com' and / or its associate entities, their officers, directors, employees, jury's and agents from and against any claims, actions or demands, including without limitation reasonable, monetary, legal and accounting fees, alleging or resulting from your use of the web site material ( MWFIFF ), services such as assessment tools or your breach of these terms and conditions of website use.

Visitors -

You as the visitor / submitter are responsible for the outcome. In no event shall MWFIFF be liable to you in relation to an unsuccessful outcome. MWFIFF is also free from other damages and punitive actions such as incidental or consequential damage which includes unsuccessful outcome ( Transaction Hang up ) and in case of excess amount being paid for festival submission charges.

Data Loss / Leak -

MWFIFF shall not be responsible for any data loss or leak or any such activity due to computer virus, hacking or any other such issues unknown. MWFIFF is also not bound to offer any compensation in case your computer / laptop, mobile device or any other such electronic device known now or comes in near future is rendered incapable due to an array of reasons such as technical glitches or attacks.

Refund -

Our refund policy is extremely simple and transparent. The fees once paid through any mode of payment gateway available through our website shall not be refunded at any cost or circumstance.

Shipping

The cost of any shipping to the festivals must be paid by the entrant. Collect or C.O.D. shipment will not be accepted. All international entries must be sent "Free domicile" to the festival office with all transportation charges, duties and taxes prepaid by the shipper. Be sure to include all the proper customs documentation, charges etc required by the shipping company. *Films which are already released on youtube or any other digital format or cinema theater will NOT be screened in the festival but it CAN BE SUBMITTED and would be ELIGIBLE for the competition, however, the final decisions of Screening of the movies shall be the call of “Selection Committee” Or the "Jury".