Mumbai, India, July 11, 2025 – The Film Federation of India (FFI), the parent body of all leading film associations in India, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for India’s entry to the Oscars this year. The executive committee of FFI, in its managing committee meeting, has decided to invite films for submission from August 15, 2025, to September 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

The FFI will nominate a Chairman of the Jury, along with senior qualified individuals from the creative field, who will be part of the jury. The final entry will be decided by a vote after all screenings are completed, and the winner will be announced on September 28, 2025.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

– Films must be released in India between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.

– Films must have a minimum run of seven consecutive days in a commercial motion picture theater.

– Content must be 60% in local dialect of any Indian language.

– Proof of release with a minimum one-week run in theaters in India is required.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

– Artist and technician list and synopsis

– Subtitled version in English

– Details of film festival entries or awards received for the film

– Website or page of the film

– Format details will be informed

PAYMENT DETAILS

– Payment of Rs. 1,25,000/- (One Lakh Twenty-Five Thousand Only) + GST Extra.

IMPORTANT DATES

– Application deadline: September 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

– Final entry announcement: September 28, 2025.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Interested film producers are requested to send their film details to:

Film Federation of India

B-3, 3rd Floor, Everest Building

Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 034

Contact: Mr. Anupam Dasgupta, Secretary (96190 79362)

Mr. Mahendra M. Jadhav, Asst. Secretary (063693 87186)

Telephone: 022-2351 5531

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