Submit Your Film

Open now KJFF 2026

College Universe

Deadline: 2 Dec 2026
Opens: 1 Oct 2026
Entry fee: Free
Max length: 30 minutes
Format: Online screener link

Eligibility

Short films up to 30 minutes, including credits
Fiction, documentary, animation and experimental films are welcome
Completed on or after 1 January 2025
Films not in English or Hindi need English subtitles
Entrants under 18 need a parent or guardian's consent

Rules

Submit one entry per film using the online form.
Share a private online screener link (Vimeo, YouTube unlisted or Google Drive) that stays active until the festival ends.
You must hold the rights to everything in your film, including music.
Selected filmmakers will be asked for a high-quality screening file, poster and stills.
Selection and award decisions by the festival and jury are final.

Ready? The form takes about 10 minutes. Keep your screener link and synopsis handy.

Start your submission

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Write to submissions@example.com.

Can students submit to the Professional Category?

Yes. The Professional Category is open to anyone who meets the eligibility rules. The School and College Universe films are made with KJFF through partner institutions.

How do I send my film?

Share a private online link (for example Vimeo with a password, or an unlisted YouTube video). Do not upload video files to this website.

When will I hear back?

You will get an email with your reference number straight away. Selected filmmakers are contacted before the festival.

I am under 18. Can I submit?

Yes, with the consent of a parent or guardian, which the form asks for.

KJFF Universe

School Universe College Universe Professional Category