The Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2025 (BISFF) has called for entries from all over the world. It is the 15th edition of BISFF and the annual program provides young, amateur filmmakers not only a platform to showcase their work, but also receive response from industry experts. The BISFF has sections like International, Indian, Karnataka, Animation and Non-Competition. Entries closed on 30 April.
The festival Kikstart in 2010 is the brainchild of Anand Varadaraja, who wears several hats-Bisf, actor-maker, Secretary of Suchitra Film Society, the film’s trustee and drama and mentor for many independent filmmakers and producers.
BISFF, Anand says, “Short films have been started like a platform because we usually show them to our family and friends.
Talking about her association with the Suchitra film Society, Anand says, “I went there due to my guru, Prakash Belawadi, when he was invited to be a part of the thread, I became a part of the film society and was very different, which was too much for the film. And there is still continuing there.”
2024 at Kinopoba Film Festival | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Regarding the increase in short film medium, Anand says, it is very large, which was particularly seen during the epidemic. “During the epidemic, Bisff also became virtual.
“When filmmakers are asked if their film is shown on our festival and if they have maintained their quality despite some pressures, it is an attractive journey.
He believes that OTT has absorbed us with a lot of content, yet provided a platform for films and chains from countries such as Spain or Vernacular Indian languages.
Bangalore -based filmmaker continues about his love for cinema. “I have always been fascinated with cinema and even perform a film praise course with Prakash Belawadi in 2007. When I realized that cinema is more than what I understand.
Anand Bhi was also in Russia as one of the jury members at Kinopoba Film Festival 2024. “I was on a panel for a legend short film and was initially the sole foreigner, I was a little hesitant to travel to Russia due to war, but decided that he watches about 18 short films.
“This was an interesting experience because I got to see many films from Russia, China and Kazakhstan, which we don’t generally see here.
According to Anand, memorable experience was meeting with filmmakers and animators. “I never knew that Russia was a big time in animation.
For information about BISFF, go to www.bisff.in
Red carpet rollout
In 2024, BISFF honored the film I am not a robot, Directed by Victoria Warmaradam as the Best International Film. “We recommended the film on the academy and this year (2025), I am not robot Oscar won for the best short film in the live action category, ”says Anand.
In the shadow of the saru Which was honored In BISFF 2024, the first runner up won the Oscar for animation this year.
“From this year, the Oscar Academy has recognized us to nominate the best animation film in BISFF 2025, so this year will be a ‘celebration of animation’ in BISF 2025. We were recently included. Small Film Conference Organization, India’s only festival is part of the organization. ,
Published – March 18, 2025 12:24 pm IST
