Karnataka

ABOUT THE CATEGORY

A stage built for Karnataka's own storytellers. Open to filmmakers working in Kannada and across the state, spotlighting stories rooted in local language, land and life.

Curated by a jury with deep ties to the regional industry. The category that put BISFF's home turf on the festival map.

ABOUT THE LOGO

Inspired primarily by Carnatic gold jewellery and temple kolam structures, with details borrowed from Chitara folk art native to Karnataka. Coloured in the official colours of the Karnataka state flag, tying the mark directly to the region it represents.

WINNERS OVER THE YEARS

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