About Development Film Festival
Development-focused documentary festival run by DHAN Foundation celebrating community contributions to development and honoring unsung leaders who shaped India's development direction since independence. Explores themes of sustainability, livelihoods, climate change, water, women empowerment, heritage and democracy.
Festival details
Location
Madurai, India
Scope
International
Focus
Development · Community · Sustainability · Livelihoods · Climate Change · Food Security · Water · Women Empowerment · Culture and Heritage · Democracy
Special programs
Sustainable Development
Past thematic edition focused on sustainable development.
Youth for Change
Past thematic edition on youth-led change.
Climate Change and Food Security
Past thematic edition on climate and food security.
For filmmakers
Eligible production years
Films released within last 5 years
Screening eligibility
Maximum 3 minutes duration (excluding titles). Original director concepts only.
Accepted formats
Video, any language with English subtitles
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