Alpavirama (a ‘comma’ in Sanskrit) is an International Youth Film Festival organised by the Discipline of Film and Video Communication at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, India. The biennial festival invites films of young filmmakers across the globe, including students’ films. The festival commenced in 2011 as a South Asian Documentary and Short Film Festival, and in 2022, it transitioned into an International Youth Film Festival.
Since 2022, the festival has also initiated Cine Bazaar – a marketplace for young filmmakers, and Audiophile – a competition of storytelling through sound. The main competition of the festival is F 30/30 (films under 30 minutes by filmmakers under 30 years). In addition to competition programs the festival will host special packages of films, masterclasses, workshops, seminars, and exhibitions.
The 7th edition of Alpavirama is scheduled from October 15 – 19, 2024. This year, the festival’s theme is ‘Reflected Realities’, a portrait of reality through the lens of young filmmakers across the globe. We invite you to join us, take a pause, and reflect on the world we share!
