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Film Festival Expands with AI and Dance Competitions

Updated 2026-07-31 09:10 UTC 1 source Positive

India’s Oscar-qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival has expanded to 10 arenas, introducing new categories for AI-made films and dance competitions. The festival received a record number of submissions this year.

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Oscar-Qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival Expands to 10 Arenas, Adds AI and Dance Competitions (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Oscar-qualifying Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF) has expanded its competition to 10 arenas of cinema for its 16th edition, adding new categories for AI-made films and screendance. BISFF received a record 3,340 submissions this year from more than 100 countries, acco

2026-07-31 08:56 UTC