Karnataka

ABOUT THE CATEGORY

A Stage for Karnataka's Storytellers

An open call to filmmakers from across Karnataka, celebrating stories told in Kannada and rooted in the state's people, places, and culture.

Curated by a jury with deep connections to the regional film industry, the competition highlights local voices and distinctive storytelling. It is the category that celebrates BISFF's home ground while shining a spotlight on the richness of Kannada cinema.

ABOUT THE LOGO

The identity draws inspiration from the intricate forms of traditional Carnatic gold jewellery and the geometric patterns of temple kolams, enriched with motifs from Chittara, Karnataka's indigenous folk art tradition. Its palette reflects the colours of the Karnataka state flag, grounding the mark in the culture, heritage, and landscape of the region it represents.

KARNATAKA OFFICIAL SELECTION FINALISTS

DIRECTORPROJECT TITLEFF CODE

MADHU KALALE

10TH B

FF-26-2333

YATHISH

ANAAMA

FF-26-736

SACHIN SHANTIDAYANANDA

BARBER

FF-26-1932

PRATHAM RAJE URS

BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD

FF-26-1628

VADIRAJA BHOJA

BOOMERANG

FF-26-1708

SIDDESH M E

CHAAYE

FF-26-1861

RAGHAVV

CHAPLIN

FF-26-2225

CHIRAG BAJAL

ESCAPE - POORNADINDA SHOONYADEDEGE

FF-26-2370

MANIKANTA RAJ VK

FLOWERS WE COULDN'T TOUCH

FF-26-1643

VENKATESH UPRAL

HAQEEQAT

FF-26-2112

SHASHIDHAR RAGHAVENDRA

HER CHOICE

FF-26-276

RESHMA LINGARAJAPPA

HUNGRY STILL

FF-26-1700

NAGARAJ S

KAASAGI KANASINA KAAGADA

FF-26-21

ANIKETH TERDAL

KASUBU

FF-26-2330

KISHAN SB

KISHAN'S STRINGS

FF-26-2345

VENKATESH PRASAD KULLANKI

LOTTERY

FF-26-1616

MEDINI KELAMANE

LOVER

FF-26-2318

SHREESHA

MAREECHANADAVIOL

FF-26-1947

PRATHYAKSH ANAND SHETTY

NASEEB

FF-26-1552

VARUN KURTKOTI

NIGHTLY RECITAL BY HOUSE CRICKETS

FF-26-692

VAISIRI K, ADHITYA JEETHU

NOWHERE

FF-26-1563

SHAWN DIVAKAR

PARADISE LOST

FF-26-87

VANU PATIL

RUPEE

FF-26-679

VAALMIKI KAPPSOGE

SAVE - ITS PRECIOUS

FF-26-2272

SAIRAM NAGALOTI

SERAGU

FF-26-1465

SWATHI ABHISHEK SHETTY

THE CORNER HOUSE

FF-26-2376

PRASANNKUMAR S PURANIK

THE SURPRISE

FF-26-812

ABHISHEK KH

ULIDIDDU SAMPIGE MAATRA (ONLY THE FLOWER REMAINED)

FF-26-277

KAVITHA B NAIK

UN HEARD ECHOES

FF-26-1342

PRASHANTH KUMAR

WASTE FELLOW

FF-26-1670

JURY

Divya Raghuram

Krishna Hebbale

Ravindra Vijay

WINNERS OVER THE YEARS

WINNER

CLAWS & TEETH

Directed by: Srujan Belli

1ST RUNNER UP

BROTHERS

Directed by: Yashwanth Veeresh

2ND RUNNER UP

MOUNA RAAGA

Directed by: Sunayana Suresh

2ND RUNNER UP

FRAGMENTS

Directed by: Sunil S Bharadwaj