Rules & Terms

1. All film submissions should be made digitally, not via DVD’s in the post. If you are unable/unwilling to use digital submission, please contact us and we’ll work something out.

2. If selected to be showcased during the event, all screening copies must be received by April 5, 2024

3. All photos provided must be clearly identified. Photos may be used for any festival promotions.

4. Films which have been broadcast on Television, Cable or have had an international theatrical release before GIFF are NOT eligible for any competition but may be screened, out of competition.

5. Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.

All entrants certify that they have been given full rights to use any and all music in their films.

6. Film Producers are responsible for insurance and shipment costs of films to GIFF.

The work's title and entrant's name must be on all mailing containers, labels, can reels and film leaders.

7. Selected film entries will be notified by March 30, 2024. Jury Award and audience award winners will be announced at the Closing Night “Symbol Of Nation” Party. An Awards Certificate will be awarded to the winners. Some Award categories may have co-sponsors providing prizes. One award or prize will be given to the individual designated on the official entry form.

8. Filmmakers or screenwriters accepted and are attending the festival are responsible for travel, lodging, and all other expenses.

9. Filmmakers or screenwriters accepted into GIFF will receive the following:

Two(2) festival passes per submitted film to see all the festival films FREE

Admittance for filmmakers to the “Opening Night Event” or the “Symbol Of Nation Party”

10. Film prints and other film material will be handled with utmost care. However, neither the GIFF staff nor supporting theatre organizations staff can assume responsibility for damage or loss of the print and other film materials, en route or otherwise, during the festival’s possession of the print.

11. All stated information, eligibility and submission guidelines, terms and conditions of entry, and entry information is subject to change by the  Goldencity International Film Festival, without notice.

12. After successfully submission

 After successfully organizing Goldencity International Film Festival (GIFF) 2024 with an Award Ceremony in Vita city the Goldencity of the Indian gold industry we at Saksham Group along with epika india have now open submissions for our 2024 edition.

With films screened over two days, GIFF is an all-inclusive and spirited festival designed to honor indie film makers and provide them a platform to showcase their film making genius and talent and judge the best films across all categories. Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies to the winners are part of the competition in categories are given. A Lifetime Achievement Award is also earmarked to an artiste/film maker of repute from India or overseas.

Apart from films in various competition categories, the Goldencity Film Festival Directorate is also contemplating screening of best films including retrospectives and best of festivals round the year. 

So here’s inviting you to participate in our next grand edition of GIFF in April 2024. Submit your film and be included in our diverse program, and avail a chance to be one of the winners at GIFF - a high profile eclectic platform for filmmakers that brings great talent and the industry together, and helps launch careers.