When and Where is New York Indian Film Festival 2025 taking place? How can Filmmakers Submit their work to NYIFF?

The 25th edition of the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) is scheduled for June 20–22, 2025, in New York City. This esteemed Film Festival showcases feature films, documentaries, and shorts that explore themes related to India and the Indian diaspora.​

For filmmakers interested in submitting their work to NYIFF 2025, the Film Festival Submission Deadlines were as follows:

·         Regular Deadline: November 15, 2024​

·         Late Deadline: December 31, 2024​

As these deadlines have passed, submissions for the 2025 Film Festival are now closed. Filmmakers are encouraged to prepare for the next edition by reviewing the film festival's eligibility criteria and submission guidelines, which typically include:​

• Indian Films: Produced and directed in India, including works in regional languages, animation, and children's Films.​

·         Indian Diaspora Films: Featuring contributions from Film Professionals of Indian heritage.​

·         Indian-Inspired Films: Created by non-Indians with significant Indian content or themes.​

Additionally, the Film Festival generally requires films to have their New York or Tri-State Area premiere at NYIFF and mandates English subtitles for non-English works. ​

For the most current information on Film Festival Submission Guidelines and Deadlines for future editions, please visit the official NYIFF website.