WELCOME TO PANJIM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

At Panjim International Film Festival - Goa, is an international film festival rooted in the artistic spirit and cultural atmosphere of Goa - a place long associated with creativity, reflection, music, storytelling, and freedom of expression.
Panjim International Film Festival was created to champion new and emerging cinematic voices from around the world. We are especially drawn toward filmmakers who approach cinema with sincerity, curiosity, emotional honesty, and a strong personal vision - regardless of budget, scale, or experience.
The festival welcomes films that feel intimate, daring, visually immersive, and deeply human. Rather than following formulas, we seek works that linger - films shaped by atmosphere, vulnerability, experimentation, human complexity, and emotional depth.
Set against the cultural backdrop of Panjim, Goa, PIFF aims to create a space where new filmmakers can present meaningful work within an environment that values discovery, artistic exchange, thoughtful curation, and genuine appreciation for independent cinema.
We believe some of the most powerful films emerge at the beginning of a filmmaker’s journey - when stories are told with instinct, freedom, and a deeply personal creative voice. PIFFG exists to encourage and celebrate those voices.
At PIFF Goa, cinema is not approached as content alone, but as an experience capable of creating reflection, connection, and lasting emotional resonance.
Panjim International Film Festival exists for films that stay with people - works that continue to echo quietly long after the final frame.

Every officially selected project at Panjim International Film Festival - Goa receives the official PIFFG laurel and selection certificate.
PIFFG recognizes films and filmmakers whose work demonstrates originality, emotional depth, artistic vision, and a strong cinematic voice.

Alongside the Best Category Awards, selected projects may also receive Outstanding Achievement Awards in recognition of exceptional creative contribution, storytelling, craft, or artistic expression.

Our focus remains on celebrating meaningful independent cinema and encouraging emerging filmmakers from around the world.

Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film. By submitting your film into competition in the Panjim International Film Festival (PIFFG) you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these Rules & Terms.
PIFFis open to any film completed after January 1, 2000, regardless of content, subject, or origin. Submitting your film to the PIFF is not a guarantee of selection. All the official selection, nominees and the winners will be listed on our website permanently. All the winning films will receive a trophy, award or certificate. Please note that we do not offer application fee waivers. We treat every filmmaker equally.
1. Submissions must be accompanied by the applicable submission fee PER ENTRY and a completed online entry form. All films must be in English or have English subtitles at the time submitted.
2. Films must be submitted as an online streaming video via a participating submission platform (WFCN), a password-protected streaming URL (please test before sending).
3. In the event of a password change or link change after submitting, you must email the Festival at immediately with that change so we may update your record. If the Festival is not notified of the change and the link is found to be inactive or the password to be incorrect, the submission may be deemed ineligible.
4. The festival has no obligation (other than as stated in these rules or on our website) to disclose any of the following information: i) identities of screeners or judges; ii) notes, feedback, or information relating to the submitted project; and/or iii) details regarding the submission review or selection process.
5. The film submitted to the PIFFG for a particular month can be re-submitted at any time for a second chance, considering that we have different judges' panels for each season.
6. A director/producer may submit more than one film in a category and more than one category at a time.
7. A nominee will be privately screened for the PIFFG judging panel, and will not be screened initially to the public.
8. “Best” films of each category will receive a laurel & certificate.
9. A filmmaker’s submission fee will not be reimbursed if they decide to withdraw their submission. All entry fees are non-refundable.
10. We require an official trailer or poster, synopsis and a link to your film. Please select the correct category while submitting to avoid disqualification. We reserve the right to re-assign films to the appropriate category.