Kolkata International Film Festival 2025: Dates, Ticket Price, Timings

The Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 is set to be an unmissable occasion for any film enthusiast, offering an exciting combination of classic films, contemporary cinema, and a strong connection to living culture.

KIFF 2025 is going to conduct a workshop along with interactive masterclasses by a few eminent filmmakers and live Q&A sessions for an immersive experience to aspiring filmmakers and their fans. 

Kolkata International Film Festival Highlights

Highlights 

Details

Name

Kolkata International Film Festival

Location

Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata

State

West Bengal

Date

December 2025 (Tentatively)

Entry Fees

Free

Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 

There are various things to explore in The Kolkata International Film Festival 2025. 

  • In 2025, KIFF will focus on eco-friendly initiatives to make the festival more environmentally conscious.
  • KIFF will arrange virtual screenings in 2025 that will help more people with easy participation.
  • KIFF will celebrate iconic directors and various region's classic films. 

Film Submission at Kolkata International Film Festival

Participants have to fill out the entry form with the necessary details and submit preview DVDs or online links of the films by 31 August 2024 for KIFF 2024. KIFF 2025 dates have not been announced yet for the film submission. The dates will be updated here soon. 

KIFF accepts fiction feature films over 60 minutes, short films under 30 minutes, and documentaries under 60 minutes from India. 

Film Submission Fees in Kolkata International Film Festival

Film submission is completely free for Kolkata International Film Festival 2025.

Film Submission link in Kolkata International Film Festival

The Kolkata International Film Festival’s registration link is given below. You can click on that link and submit your film.

Registration Link

How to Reach Kolkata International Film Festival 

Mood of Transport

Nearest Stop

Distance

Air

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest airport to Kolkata International Film Festival

20.7 km

Railway

Howragh Railway Station is the convenient railway station for Kolkata International Film Festival

6.7 km

Road

After reaching Kolkata use the local metro or bus to reach Rabindra Sadan.

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Places to Visit Near Kolkata International Film Festival

Place Name

Distance

Timing

Entry Fees (per person)

Nandan West Bengal Film Centre

1.6 km

9:00 am - 9:00 pm

free

St. Paul's Cathedral

750 m

9 AM to 12 PM, 3 PM to 6 PM

free

Fort William

5.1 km

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

free

Shahid Minar

3.3 km

10 am–5 pm

free

Nicco Park

13.5 km

11:30 am–8 pm

Rs. 1100

Accommodation near Kolkata International Film Festival

Hotel name

Average Price per Night

The Elite Apartment Hotel

Rs. 746

Bubble Beds Kolkata

Rs. 845

Regencyy Guest House

Rs. 911

GOLDEN APPLE BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Rs. 1170

The Premier Inn

Rs. 1194


FAQs

Ques: What is the venue of the Kolkata International Film Festival?

Ans: Rabindra Sadan, Kolkata is the venue for the Kolkata International Film Festival 2025.

Ques: What is the date of the Kolkata International Film Festival 2025?

Ans: The dates for the Kolkata International Film Festival 2025 are yet to be announced. 

Ques: What is the entry fee of the Kolkata International Film Festival?

Ans: There is no entry for the Kolkata International Film Festival.