THE AUREATE AWARDS of BITFF
Official Awards of the Banjara International Touring Film Festival
Recognizing outstanding independent cinema worldwide
Excellence recognized. Stories celebrated. Independent cinema honored.
Submit your film via our official submission platform
ABOUT THE AUREATE AWARDS
The Aureate Awards are the official awards of the Banjara International Touring Film Festival (BITFF).
Designed to honor excellence in independent cinema, the awards focus on quality, originality, and storytelling strength, rather than volume or excessive categorization. Awards are presented only to films selected into BITFF’s Official Selection.
Submission to BITFF does not guarantee selection, nomination, or award recognition.
BITFF maintains a limited and curated awards structure to ensure that each recognition remains meaningful and credible.
AWARD CATEGORIES
One winner & runner-up per category per edition
The Aureate Awards are presented in the following categories:
• Best Student Short Film
• Best Professional Short Film
• Best Feature Film
These awards represent the highest level of recognition at BITFF.
PRIZES, CASH AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Winners and runners-up receive official recognition and prizes.
Select categories may include cash awards, announced per edition.
Cash Awards
Official Trophy
Award Certificate
Official Laurels
Recognition on Showcase
Cash award amounts, where applicable, are announced separately for each edition and may vary by category.
JURY & EVALUATION
Award winners are selected through a curated jury and evaluation process.
Jurors include experienced filmmakers, programmers, and industry professionals.
Films are assessed on criteria including:
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storytelling and originality
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creative execution
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cinematic quality
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overall impact
Jury decisions are based solely on merit and curation.
All decisions of the festival jury and management are final and binding.
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Aureate Award winners are announced during the festival, as part of BITFF’s official program
Results are published through:
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official festival screenings
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BITFF website
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BITFF social media platforms
Award-winning films from past editions of BITFF are featured across international screenings and the official submission showcase.