HIFA FESTIVAL | HIFA International Film Awards

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Festival Details

Dates

19-20 September 2026

Venue

Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts,
Rohtak, Haryana 124001 India

Status

Submissions Open

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About Us

Where Stories Come Alive

Welcome to HIFA FESTIVAL, a premier global platform dedicated to independent filmmakers and cinematic innovation. Established with a passion for storytelling, we bridge the gap between regional talent and international acclaim.

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Our Vision

To cultivate a global community where creativity knows no borders.

Innovation

We champion experimental storytelling.

Inclusion

Providing a voice to diverse cultures.

Excellence

Recognizing technical mastery.

Competition Categories

Submit your masterpiece to one of our prestigious segments.

Short Film

Long Short Film

Feature Film

Long Documentary

Short Documentary

Student Films

Long Animation Film

Short Animation Film

Music Video

Festival Gallery

Capturing the magic and moments from our previous seasons.

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News Coverage

What the press is saying about HIFA Festival.

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Meet The Team

The passionate individuals behind the festival curtain.

Team Member

Yashpal Sharma

Festival Chairman

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Janardan Sharma

Festival Founder

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Raju Maan

Festival Founder

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Rampal Balhara

Festival Director

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Vishal Sharma

Executive Director

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Anoop Lather

Creative Director

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Manu Gautam

Creative Director

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Maha Singh Punia

Public Relations Head

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Sushil Saini

Public Relations

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Dr. Tabassum Jahan

Public Relations & Convener

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Ms Neeru Gupta

Public Relations

Team Member

Dr. Alpana Suhasini

Anchor & Convener

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Sunil Beniwal

Technical Director

Submit Your Film

Choose your preferred platform to start your submission process.

Address:
1014/20, Durga Colony, Rohtak – 124001, Haryana, India

Email:
[email protected]

Phone:
+91 98100-72015

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Direct Submission