Gangtok International Film Festival
ABOUT GIFF
Ending the stereotype of watching films in theatres and indie filmmakers not getting the attention they deserve from everyone. Gangtok International Film Festival - Gangtok is on a mission to present quality films from around the world as well as support, recognize and honour indie filmmakers.
It is dedicated to the film fraternity of the North-eastern region of India. This initiative aims to build a platform for the new as well as professional filmmakers to come together and explore different aspects of movie-making. Everything with just the right amount from a blend of cultural identities to urbanization, Gangtok is a breathing and dynamic bit of paradise of the northeast. It is the known as the exotic capital for a reason. It has an amazing view of mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world.
The Mission of this project is to discover exceptional art-house cinema from all over the world. The project has been initiated to provide a supportive platform for the exceptionally talented independent indie filmmakers who have taken the risk of making films that are offbeat. But the most important aspect of the project is to introduce more people to indie cinemas and develop love for them.
OUR VISION
Vision of Gangtiok International Film Festival is to give the indie filmmakers a global platform to exhibit their projects. Our ideology is to promote the films of low-budget filmmakers that dissent radically in form or content from the mainstream, challenging the boundaries of the commercial distribution, and to present imaginative works that dare to spark off heated discussions and transcend audience expectations. Sole purpose of JIFF is to celebrate WORLD CINEMA in the golden city of India, a city with a colorful and vibrant culture that reflects the rich heritage of the bygone era. Not only recognition our aim is to encourage and support the filmmakers by providing them REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, SCORES and other Promotional facilities.
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Golden Score
ABOUT Golden Score
Gangtok International Film Festival - Gangtok is on a mission to present quality films from around the world as well as support, recognize and honour indie filmmakers.
It is dedicated to the film fraternity of the North-eastern region of India. This initiative aims to build a platform for the new as well as professional filmmakers to come together and explore different aspects of movie-making. Everything with just the right amount from a blend of cultural identities to urbanization, Gangtok is a breathing and dynamic bit of paradise of the northeast. It is the known as the exotic capital for a reason. It has an amazing view of mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world.
The Mission of this project is to discover exceptional art-house cinema from all over the world. The project has been initiated to provide a supportive platform for the exceptionally talented independent indie filmmakers who have taken the risk of making films that are offbeat. But the most important aspect of the project is to introduce more people to indie cinemas and develop love for them.
Awards and Categories
The officially selected project in each month will receive a laurel and certificate and the winners will receive a customized certificate and laurel and are rated at their respective IMDb pages (if applicable). The monthly winners will be automatically nominated for our annual live screening and Golden Yak Award. ( Best of the Best)
The awards are given in the following categories:
Besides the BEST of the category AWARDS, there are also OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, which are given in different categories.
Rules and Terms
Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film. By submitting your film into competition in the Gangtiok International Film Festival (GIFF), you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these Rules & Terms.
GIFF is open to any film, regardless of content, subject, or origin. Submitting your film to the GIFF is not a guarantee of selection. All the official selection, nominees and the winners will be listed on our website permanently. We treat every filmmaker equally.
Official Selection
World Cinema now in the Capital of Sikkim
REVIEWS
Manvel Saribekyan
"Dear Gangtok International Film Festival team,
You are one of the best film festivals we have taken part in.
Our team would like to thank you for the excellent organization of the festival, as well as all the members of the jury, thanks to whose decision our film ""The American Good Samaritans"" won four awards.I wish all of you a all the best for the festival and in your personal life.
Best,
Manvel Saribekyan, Film Producer."
Dr Samir Srivastava
Excellent festival. Well organized and brilliant for film makers.
John Alde
Gangtok International Film Festival is a vibrant and dynamic event that has had a significant impact on the film industry in India. With a focus on independent and experimental cinema, the festival has helped to promote the work of emerging filmmakers, raise awareness of important social issues, and boost tourism in Sikkim. As the festival continues to grow and expand, it is likely to have an even greater impact on the film industry and the cultural landscape of India.
Louis Abdilla
"All the crew and actors from ""Alessandra the Revenge"" is so happy and honoured to be selected as the Winner for the Best Short film. Thank you for running such a fantastic festival and supporting the Indi filmmaking industry; I highly recommend this festival to filmmakers worldwide. "
Rohit Raj Goya
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Gangtok International Film Festival team for considering our film "Titu Ambani" as a winner in your prestigious festival. This recognition means the world to our entire team, and it will undoubtedly give us the inspiration and motivation to continue creating films that touch the hearts of the audience. We are thrilled and honored to receive this award, and it is a tremendous boost to our morale. Your recognition will undoubtedly encourage us to continue pursuing our passion for filmmaking and bringing more thought-provoking stories to the world. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our talent and creativity, and we look forward to participating in future editions of the Gangtok International Film Festival.
Khadi Madama
Thank you all so much. When the invitation to submit to the Gangtok IFF came available, I didn't hesitate to submit my screenplay Tryst With Destiny - A Ghost Story. Truly, there is a team of masterminds behind the creation of these festivals because entering, monitoring, communicating and following up on one's status is a seamless journey. Looking forward to more and wishing all at GIFF all the best from my heart.
FRANC KOPIC
"Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your notice that my film is WINNER for the competiotion – I am very glad about it. I wish success to the wonderful festival! Thank you Festival Team. Great team, excellent communication."
Brijesh Gurnani
Very good festival, especially for independent film maker. Wishing you all the best.
Harry Waldman
Thank you for selecting "Enter the Room" as an award winner for Best Debut Filmmaker. The communication was clear and frequent. I had a very good experience overall, and will definitely consider submitting future projects to this festival.
Barbara Holstein
My experience with this featival was great. It was a delight to have my works so appreciated and understood. I hope some day to meet in person. Great Festival !
Disclaimer
All filmmakers understand and accept that if their film is accepted for presentation and screening at the film festival, they grant full and unrestricted permission for GIFF to screen the film/video at times of the festival’s choice and to charge an admission fee for the presentation of the digital video program.
The Filmmaker understands and accepts that they do not participate in receiving any funds from the Box-office proceeds which are fully retained by the festival to help cover the overall cost of the festival presentation. It should be noted for the record that box-office proceeds never cover the cost of presentation of the Features and Short Film Programs. The Festival (GIFF) is a non-profit, Cultural Organization with Federal, State, Country & City Tax-Exemptions.
Required Legal Stuff: The filmmaker releases the festival (GIFF) from any and all liability for damages or destruction of the entered DCP. The Filmmaker understands that the entered DCP will be retained in a secure facility by the festival, and every effort will be taken to protect and control the viewing of this production. The festival assumes no liability whatsoever for theft, copyright violations or piracy of the entry.
We use Professional Pioneer International playback systems, all formats, all regions, including Region 0. All entries are carefully pre-screened prior to the public showing to assure that the DCP does perform to the industry Standards. The Festival (GIFF) assumes no responsibility for any technical difficulties in the presentation of this video at the actual event.
The Film Festival (GIFF) reserves the complete right to make changes in the program dates and times and to possibly not screen the video, despite its being selected for screening.
The filmmaker will endeavor to present to The Festival (GIFF) a new and pre-checked Hard disk / DCP for the actual presentation of the video at the festival.