Pune, Correspondent
MIT World Peace University's Dadasaheb Phalke International Film School will host the first-ever 'Student Film Festival of India' (STUFFI) for emerging filmmakers from film schools. The festival will be held at the MIT WPU campus, Kothrud.
Film submissions will be open from Sept 10 to Oct 31, 2026, said Festival Committee Chairman and Creative Director Abhijit Panse at a press conference. The official website - http://stuffi.in - was unveiled on the occasion.
Best Film will receive a Golden Trophy, Gold Medal and cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh. There is no entry fee. The director's age should be 18-30 years as on Jan 31, 2027.
Festival Director Ashok Rane, Program Director Dr. Arun Prakash, Director Dr. Sneha Samaddar and Program Head Mangesh Mardhekar were present.
The festival will include international competitions for fiction, documentary, AI-assisted shorts, music videos, national competition and special screenings, along with masterclasses, workshops and pitching sessions.
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