Celebrating Excellence in Cinema
Celebrating the finest storytelling, direction, and cinematic craft in Kannada cinema.
Awards
First Best Film
The Highest Honor
₹1,00,000
- Cash prize of ₹1 Lakhs
- Trophy & Certificate
- Screened at AKKA World Conference
Second Best Film
Excellence Recognized
₹50,000
- Cash prize of ₹50,000
- Trophy & Certificate
- Screened at AKKA World Conference
Third Best Film
Emerging Talent
₹25,000
- Cash prize of ₹25,000
- Trophy & Certificate
- Screened at AKKA World Conference
How It Works
Submit Your Entry
Submit your feature film application with all required details through cinegannadafilmfest.org
Preview Committee Review
Our Preview Committee and Jury members screens all entries and shortlists the top 10 films for the official selection.
Compete at the Festival
Top three films receive awards in Bengaluru, while selected films are screened at the prestigious AKKA Silver Jubilee Convention in Philadelphia.
Submit your feature film in any recognized language of Karnataka, including Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, and more, to the first-ever AKKA – CineGannada Film Festival. Compete for cash prizes of up to ₹1 Lakh and earn the opportunity to have your film screened at the AKKA World Conference in Philadelphia.