New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) 2026, India's premier showcase of European cinema and one of the country's most anticipated cultural events, announced the jury for its inaugural 'Short Film Competition', 'The EUFF Film Project'. In its 31st edition, the EUFF brings award-winning European cinema to India.
Announced in September, the 'EUFF Film Project' invited aspiring young filmmakers to submit short films that offer fresh and thought-provoking perspectives on one or more of the following themes: 'Identity & Belonging'; 'Migration & Diaspora'; 'Language & Cultural Memory'; 'Women & Their Interior World'; 'Queer Stories'; 'Climate Change & Its Impact' and 'Indigenous Stories'.
The initiative was open to complete short films through fiction, documentary, animation and hybrid formats. From the competitive pool, a shortlist of 10 films will be screened exclusively at the EUFF 2026 Delhi chapter. The filmmaker and director of the winning film, to be announced during the festival in Delhi, will receive the EUFF Film Project Award 2026 along with a fully funded opportunity to participate in the 15th edition of 'Script Fiesta', a screenwriting festival taking place in Warsaw, Poland, from March 17 to March 21, 2027.
The jury tasked with selecting the winner comprises a distinguished panel of industry professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience from different corners of the film world, including Nancy Nisa Beso, Sucharita Tyagi, Marek Brodzki, Aranya Sahay and Gregory Coutaut. Their diverse professional experiences span independent filmmaking, international production, film criticism and appreciation, directing and festival programming.
With this distinguished jury, EUFF 2026 reinforces its commitment to nurturing emerging talent and creating a platform for diverse cinematic voices. The 'Short Film Competition' adds a new dimension to the festival's wider mission of encouraging cross-cultural dialogue, celebrating bold storytelling and connecting audiences with fresh perspectives from India and around the world.
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