# BISFF 2026 opens in Bengaluru with films from over 100 countries 2026-08-14T16:23:35+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The 16th Bengaluru International Short Film Festival has begun its in-person programme, which runs from August 13 to 16 across venues in Bengaluru. The festival is also being held online from August 6 to 16. Presented by the Azim Premji Foundation, BISFF received more than 3,400 submissions from over 100 countries. It is India’s only Oscar-qualifying short film festival, with winners in its Indian, International and Animation competitions eligible for Academy Awards consideration. This year’s programme includes AI: Machine Made Movies and Dancing Lens. The Discovery Film Market will connect filmmakers with producers, distributors and OTT platforms. The Echoes Film School Conference, hosted with RV University, will hold sessions for students and emerging filmmakers. The opening featured four films supported by BISFF and Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Bengaluru. ## Coverage - cinemaexpress.com Tags: Azim Premji Foundation, Bengaluru, BISFF, Goethe-Institut Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bisff-2026-opens-in-bengaluru-with-films-from-over-100-countries/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bisff-2026-opens-in-bengaluru-with-films-from-over-100-countries/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.