2026 Film Submission

  • Opening Date - May 18, 2026
  • Earlybird Deadline - June 1, 2026
  • Regular Deadline - July 4, 2026
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1st Dallas Film Utsav - Awards 2025

Jury Awards
Jaar
Best Feature Film

Jaar

Dir. Phurba Tshering Lama · 115 min · Nepali

Castegate – The Untold Story
Best Documentary

Castegate – The Untold Story

Dir. Vikram Mishra · 90 min · English

Bhamakalapam
Best Short Film

Bhamakalapam

Dir. Likhitha Krishna · 20 min · Telugu

87 Rupees Ink Pen
Special Jury Mention

87 Rupees Ink Pen

Dir. Ravi Nimbalkar · 95 min · Marathi

Audience Choice Awards
Ahana – The Light Within
Best Feature

Ahana – The Light Within

Dir. Promita Bhowmik · 95 min · Bengali

Devi – A Woven History
Best Documentary

Devi – A Woven History

Dir. Manas Holkar · 20 min · Hindi

Cowboys and Hindus
Best Short

Cowboys and Hindus

Dir. Tejal Desai · 20 min · English

Our Purpose

We seek to advance Indian cinema to global influencers and audiences through festivals, contests, productions, and grants.

We feature films made with integrity and those that showcase India’s civilisational heritage.

Opening Night Film

American Warrior

American Warrior

Dir. Gustavo Martin Benites · 95 min · English

Showcase Documentary

Castegate – The Untold Story
Best Documentary

Castegate – The Untold Story

Dir. Vikram Mishra · 90 min · English

Closing Night Film

6A Akash Ganga

6A Akash Ganga

Dir. Nirmal Chander · 80 min · Hindi, Bengali

Narrative Features

87 Rupees Ink Pen

87 Rupees Ink Pen

Dir. Ravi Nimbalkar · 95 min · Marathi
Ahana – The Light Within

Ahana – The Light Within

Dir. Promita Bhowmik · 95 min · Bengali
Jaar

Jaar

Dir. Phurba Tshering Lama · 115 min · Nepali
Rhythym of Dammam

Rhythym of Dammam

Dir. Jayan Cherian · 95 min · Konkani

Documentary Bundle

Devi – A Woven History

Devi – A Woven History

Dir. Manas Holkar · 20 min · Hindi
Theyyam – Dance of the Gods

Theyyam – Dance of the Gods

Dir. Shriganesh Joglekar · 30 min · Malayalam
Voices of Change

Voices of Change

Dir. Sandeep Rasal, Swapnil Sakhare · 50 min · Marathi

Short Bundle 1

Aata tu Motha Jhalas

Aata tu Motha Jhalas

Dir. Kiran Dhamale · 15 min · Marathi
All Water is Holy Water

All Water is Holy Water

Dir. Yashiva Malligar · 25 min · Kannada
Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse

Dir. Sunder Konar · 25 min · Hindi
Irani Café

Irani Café

Dir. Shankar Kamble · 10 min · English

Short Bundle 2

Basanti Tailors

Basanti Tailors

Dir. Ajay Govind · 20 min · Hindi
Cowboys and Hindus

Cowboys and Hindus

Dir. Tejal Desai · 20 min · English
Sunny Man

Sunny Man

Dir. Sandeep Reddy Sama · 7 min · Telugu
The Taste of Dreams

The Taste of Dreams

Dir. Bijou Thaangjam · 12 min · Manipuri

Emerging Voices

Bhamakalapam

Bhamakalapam

Dir. Likhitha Krishna · 20 min · Telugu
Ek Se Anek (The Lady Bird)

Ek Se Anek (The Lady Bird)

Dir. Shivi Ghakher · 25 min · Hindi