Festival Schedule
Key dates, submission deadlines, jury evaluation phases, and the screening timeline for the 3rd Pazhassi Short Film Festival 2026.
Season 03 Roadmap
August — November 2026Online Submissions Window
Open for short films completed between 01 September 2025 and 31 August 2026. Submissions must be under 30 minutes runtime.
Preliminary Screening & Elimination
The 12-member festival screening panel reviews all valid online entries to curate the official selection shortlist.
Main Jury Evaluation
The chief jury and evaluation committee view and score the shortlisted official selections against calibrated evaluation rubrics.
Festival Screenings & Award Declaration
Public screenings at Veena - Varna Theatre and the outdoor LED arena, live audience electronic voting for Best Popular Film, and the awards ceremony.
28 November 2026 Program
Detailed Schedule Will Be Updated Shortly
The full lineup of competition screenings, open forum sessions, and the award ceremony order will be announced following the completion of jury evaluations.
Last Date: 30 September 2026
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