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AWARDS & PRIZES

AWARDS AND PRIZES – IKSFF 2026

We are excited to announce that all selected films will be screened either online or offline, and every selected filmmaker will receive an official ‘Selection Laurel’ and Certificate via email. From this curated selection, five entries per award category will be nominated for the next stage.

These nominated films will be honored with a ‘Nomination Laurel’ and will be proudly featured on our official website and social media platforms.

The winners from the nominated entries will be selected by our esteemed jury. We have a total of 25 above award categories along with Special Mentions to recognize excellence in various genres and crafts.

FILM CATEGORIES

Best Music Video
Best Singer (Music Video)
Best Lyricist (Music Video)

MUSIC VIDEO

Best Director (Short / Long Short Film)
Best Director (Documentary)
Best Bengali Director
Best Director (Commercial / Advertisement)
Best Debut Director
Best Concept
Best Cinematographer
Best Editor
Best Background Score
Best Sound Design
Best Poster Design

DIRECTION & TECHNICAL

Best Actor (Male)
Best Actor (Female)
Best Child Actor
Best Bengali Actor (Male)
Best Bengali Actor (Female)

ACTING

Best PSA (Public Service Announcement)
Best Commercial / Advertisement

OTHER CATEGORIES

Lifetime Achievement Award

SPECIAL & PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

Late Jiban Guha Memorial Award

Ritwik Ghatak Memorial Award

Courage of Creation – Producer Award

and more...

Note: Eligibility for nomination and awards is subject to a minimum of 5 submissions per category.

WINNER BENEFITS

ALL WINNING FILMS WILL RECEIVE:

A Winner Laurel
Certificate of Achievement
Medal or Memento
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In addition, depending on availability and time constraints, we will host a special offline screening in Kolkata for award-winning entries.

AWARD DELIVERABLES

Digital laurels and certificates will be sent via email.
Hard copies (trophies/medals/certificates) will be dispatched via courier/post.
The recipient must bear shipping charges, customs duties, and handling fees. The festival organizers will not be liable for these expenses.