December 13-15, 2025
Jyoti Chitraban Film Studio, Guwahati
Northeast International Documentary & Film Festival
Season 3
Experience the Red Carpet Glamour at Northeast India's Most Prestigious Film Festival
Celebrating the power of storytelling, NIDFF brings together filmmakers, artists, and cinephiles from across the globe. Northeast International Documentary and Film Festival aims at bridging the global film industry with that in Northeast India and create a holistic homegrown creative ecosystem. NIDFF is a world-class, international film festival that celebrates the best of global and local filmmaking talent, with a spotlight on the region’s rich cultural heritage.
The objective is to uplift local talent, showcase global films and encourage cultural exchange through film tourism.
Film Categories & Durations
● Short Film – Not exceeding 40 mins
● Feature – Minimum 60 mins
● Documentary Short – Maximum 30 mins
● Documentary Feature – Minimum 31 mins
● Northeast India Special Category – Maximum 30 mins
(Special category for fiction & non-fiction short showcasing tribal culture and heritage of Northeast
India)
● Northeast Indian Filmmaker’s Pavilion – Maximum 40 mins (Category exclusively dedicated to filmmakers from Northeast India)
Deadlines
● Opening Date: 31st January, 2025
● Submission Deadlines :
Early-bird – 30th June, 2025
Regular – 28th Sept, 2025
Extended – 31st Oct, 2025
● Notification Date: 15th Nov, 2025
Festival Rules & Terms
● Films in any language can be submitted (subtitle is compulsory for non-English entries)
● Multiple entries from a single participant can be submitted
● We accept YouTube, Google Drive, Vimeo & Dropbox links
● Jury decision will be final
● Shortlisted entries will be selected for official competition, selection is subject to Jury decision
● All information regarding the festival including selection and awards will be provided on the official website and Facebook page
● Films selected for final round will be screened
● Entry fees are payable through FilmFreeway payment systems and are non-refundable.
● Festival reserves the right to determine eligibility of any work submitted.
● Decision of the Festival committee will be final and binding
● Festival reserves the right to use posters and images of submitted films for promotional activities of the festival
NOTE: Festival will interact with the submitter and/or the producer of the film only. The festival reserves the right of non-disclosure regarding entry and selection status of submitted films, violation of which may result in disqualification from the festival
Submission Links
Festival Management
The dedicated team at NIDFF works behind the scenes to curate compelling films, organize immersive events, and deliver a seamless festival experience. Driven by a shared passion for storytelling, we strive to celebrate creativity, culture, and the art of cinema.
Sourav Dutta
Festival Director (Honorary)
Mridu Pawan Bora
Executive Director
Rakesh Changmai
Creative Director
Jiten Kumar Das
Program Director
Pankaj Kumar Dutta
PR & Communication Head
Bibhuti Bhushan Hazarika
Director of Filmmaker & Industry Engagement
Kandarpa Sagar Dehingia
Operations Director
Sailendra Pandey
Liaison Officer
Tridib Konwar
Technical Head
Strengthening Film, Culture, and Community Through Collaboration
At NIDFF, we believe in the power of collaboration to elevate cinema and culture. Our festival thrives because of the invaluable support of our partners and sponsors who share our vision of nurturing diverse storytelling and independent filmmaking.
Official Partners
Recent Press Releases
1. গুৱাহাটীত অনুষ্ঠিত হ’ব উত্তৰ-পূব আন্তৰ্জাতিক তথ্যচিত্ৰ আৰু চলচ্চিত্ৰ মহোৎসৱ – NIDFF IN GUWAHATI – ETV Bharat
2. 3rd Edition Of Northeast International Documentary And Film Festival To Be Held In Guwahati – Sentinel Assam
3. Northeast International Documentary and Film Festival returns for a grand 3rd edition in Guwahati – India Today NE
4. Jyoti Chitraban to host 3rd NIDFF – Assam Tribune
Get in touch!
Whether you’re a filmmaker, sponsor, media professional, or passionate cinephile, our team is here to assist you. Reach out to us for inquiries about submissions, partnerships, or festival details.
COMMUNICATION DETAILS:
- Akhara Ghar Cine Society, House No. 06, Alok Nagar Bye Lane, Bishnu Rabha Path, Bhetapara Chariali, Guwahati, Assam 781028, India
- RedCardinal Motion Pictures Head Office, Alok Path, Boiragimoth, Dibrugarh – 786003, Assam, India
- +91 99573-68732, +91 87240-32043
- contact@rcmp.co.in / nidff.2025@gmail.com