About

Hyderabad International Short Film Festival (HISFF) is a 3‑day celebration of short films, culture and creativity in Hyderabad.

About HISFF 2025

HISFF is conceived by the Dadasaheb Phalke School of Film Studies as a marquee cultural event for Telangana—uniting global cinema and regional storytelling, and giving a strong platform to youth and new voices.

Over three days, the festival features competitive and non‑competitive screenings, special pavilions, and heritage/retrospective programming, along with Q&As, panels and networking. The aim is to position Hyderabad as a global film hub while growing the local ecosystem.

"We bridge cultures, spark conversations, and nurture creativity through the art of film."

View Schedule Meet the Festival people & Team

3 Days

19–21 December, 2025

Venue

Prasad's Multiplex, Hyderabad

Program

Competitive • Non‑Competitive • North East Pavilion • Retrospective

Audience

500–1000 expected

Know About Us

Hyderabad International Short Film Festival is organized by

Dadasaheb Phalke School of Film Studies

Visit Official Website

About Our Institution

Dadasaheb Phalke School of Film Studies was launched in 2017, with the desire to give quality Film education and in creating a solid platform that will raise incredible talent who will decorate the Telugu film industry.

We have 243 students studied since our launch and we strive to enhance the quality of the all-around film in the industry.

Our Facilities

Best Tutors

Idyllic Curriculum

Serene Atmosphere

Nandan Babu C

Secretary(DPSFM), Principal DPSFS

"Henry Ford wisely said, 'Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress and working together is success.'"

DPSFS cultivates lateral thinking, reasoning capacity and self-learning. We give you a platform to groom your ideas and form it into a meaningful Art.