Bengaluru, Jan. 29 -- The Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF), India's only Oscar Academy Qualifying Festival for Short Film Awards, has announced the opening of submissions for its upcoming edition, beginning February 1.

Conceived as a platform to encourage young and amateur filmmakers, BISFF aims to provide an opportunity for emerging talent to screen their short films before discerning audiences and receive constructive and critical feedback from established professionals in the field.

As part of its continued focus on nurturing regional cinema, BISFF has announced free submissions for the Karnataka Competition category. Filmmakers from Karnataka can submit their films free of cost until February 28, 2026, under the ear...