DPIFF 2027 Best Animated Short Film: International 1–40 Minute Works Due 30 November
The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) has issued a call for the Best Animated Short Film Award 2027. The award recognises short works made using 2D animation, 3D animation, stop motion and related moving-image methods. It may interest digital artists whose final work takes the form of a narrative or experimental animated film, rather than a standalone installation or still image.
Eligible films and formats
The published award announcement accepts animated shorts with a total running time of 1–40 minutes, including credits. Films must have been completed between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2026. International entrants can be considered. Films in languages other than English or Hindi should include English subtitles according to the official rules. Applicants should review technical file specifications, authorisation and ownership criteria before paying a submission fee.
Dates and award
The regular submission deadline is 30 November 2026; the announcement also refers to a later deadline of 31 December 2026. Submission charges depend on the current entry route and stage and should be confirmed on the linked official form, not estimated from older editions. A cash award of INR 10,000 is advertised for the Best Animated Short Film distinction, together with festival recognition; selection or a nomination does not guarantee a prize.
What to prepare
Filmmakers should be ready to provide an accessible screening copy or submission link, full credits, short synopsis, runtime, production date and applicable subtitle files. Teams using AI-generated imagery, licensed music or third-party assets should clarify their rights and the organiser’s current AI-content policy rather than assuming such usage is always permitted.
About the organiser
DPIFF is an India-based film festival with a public website listing its programmes, categories and award announcements. Its Best Animated Short Film competition has a directly accessible organiser-published description, allowing entrants to compare terms and avoid unrelated paid listings claiming to represent the festival. The similarly named national Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not the same award as this festival competition.
Official submission information
Competition page and submission route: https://dpiff.in/short-film/best-animated-short-film-award-2027-submit-your-animation-to-dpiff/ . Confirm the live deadline, entry cost, award wording and eligibility with the official portal before payment.