The Rushes National Film Festival serves as a unique platform where industry professionals, film scholars, and aspiring filmmakers converge to engage with students who are passionate about the art of filmmaking. It also serves as a launching pad for student films and creative endeavours. Over the past five successful editions of this film festival, RNFF has consistently provided a space for industry professionals to connect with the university's talented students and foster relationships with the next generation of filmmakers. RNFF'23 marks the sixth edition of this festival and offers an excellent opportunity to explore, appreciate, understand, and promote film culture in Bengaluru. The festival will feature film screenings in both competition and non-competition categories, along with workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions.
Cash Prizes - Only for films under competition category.
1st Prize 10,000 INR
2nd Prize 5,000 INR
3rd Prize 3,000 INR
Special prize (Best regional short film made in Kannada language) cash prize of 3,000 INR