1. Feature Films-Fiction and Documentary (Duration: 50 mins and above) 

2. Short Films-Fiction and Documentary (Duration: 00.10 mins to 00.50 mins)

3. Mini Series (Fiction and Documentary) (Duration: Less than 5 episodes)

4. Music Video (Duration less than 00.07 mins): 

5. Web Show  (Fiction and Documentary)(Duration: More than or equals 5 episodes) 

1.Films without English Subtitles (except English Films), shall not be considered for selection.

2.Films submitted with watermarks or logos shall be rejected.

3.Only Trailers or promos cannot be submitted for the selection process.

4.Film Download link with password is preferred, DVD or Bluray are also accepted as hard copies.

5.If submitting hard copies, Two full HD DVDs/Bluray should be sent by courier to the Festival office along with a hard copy of this entry form duly filled. DVDs must be labeled with film title, director name, duration, phone number and email id on them. Director pic, Poster, Film Stills may be attached in an email.

6. For submissions coming from outside India, the packages must be marked, “For Festival & Cultural Purpose only, No Commercial value”.

7. Mehfil does not pay screening fees to film makers.

8. Mehfil will not return the Films submitted online or vide DVDs/Pen Drives/ Blu-ray etc. during or after the festival.

1. Mehfil reserves the right to include the film and related material in its promotional activities.

2. All Decisions made by the Appointed “Selection Committee” regarding Selections, screenings, awards at the Festival in entirety will be final. In case of Dispute, the decision of the Founder is final.

3. Awards won by non attendees would be posted by courier wherein charges would be borne by the winner.   

4.The filmmakers and their representatives undertake to use the official logo and the status of their Selection or Award strictly in conformation with Mehfil 2023 designs and they further undertake to use such festival logo in all their promotions, posters and marketing publications with the consent of the festival.

5. A film selected for the festival does not run in competition automatically. A Jury will select the films which feature in Competition.

6. The Festival shall not bear / reimburse any freight or other charges in foreign or Indian currency.

7. Once selected for screening, the film shall not be withdrawn.