About KannadaFilmyClub
“A shared love for cinema. A space for stories and conversations.”
Over 50+ Film Collaborations & Thousands of Cinema Enthusiasts
Founded by Dhiraj MV, KannadaFilmyClub is a premier platform celebrating cinema through in-depth podcasts, nuanced reviews, high-impact film marketing campaigns, and intimate industry interactions.
What began as a passionate digital space has evolved into a thriving, ever-growing community of filmmakers, artists, technicians, writers, and cinema enthusiasts, all brought together by an unyielding passion for storytelling.
Through flagship initiatives like the Bangalore Film Carnival (BFC) International Short Film Festival and The Conversations podcast, we bridge the gap between emerging creators and mainstream cinema stalwarts.
Our Mission
To democratize cinema visibility and provide independent storytellers with an uncompromising global stage.
Our Ethos
Honest conversations, artistic authenticity, and building genuine creative ecosystems across languages.
Dhiraj MV
Dhiraj MV
Film Marketing Manager • Founder • Host
Connecting films, filmmakers, and audiences through cutting-edge strategy.
“Driven by a relentless passion for cinema and storytelling, Dhiraj founded KannadaFilmyClub to build meaningful connections between films, filmmakers, and audiences. Cinema is not merely entertainment; it is the collective consciousness of our culture.”
As **Film Marketing Manager** and creative architect of KFC, Dhiraj identified a fundamental challenge in Indian cinema: while visionary regional films and independent creators generate brilliant art, they often lack the viral digital machinery to conquer theatrical competition.
Under his strategic helm, Kannada Filmy Club engineered viral marketing strategies that turned indie marvels like Blink, Family Drama, Hebbuli Cut, and Bhaava Theera Yana into box-office triumphs and cult classics. Simultaneously, his long-form podcast series The Conversations gives directors, actors, and technicians a sanctuary for raw, masterclass-level dialogue.
Our Journey Over The Years
The Inception of Kannada Filmy Club
Founded by Dhiraj MV as a digital sanctuary for authentic cinema dialogue, film reviews, and spotlighting underrepresented regional storytellers.
Launch of 'The Conversations'
Premiered KFC's signature 4K long-form podcast series, conducting milestone deep-dive interviews with stalwarts like Rangayana Raghu, Suni, and A.M.R. Ramesh.
Breakthrough Indie Campaigns: Blink & Family Drama
Engineered viral social media marketing for *Blink*, *Family Drama*, and *Hebbuli Cut*, transforming low-budget indie projects into celebrated box office and OTT cult hits.
Bangalore Film Carnival (BFC) International Short Film Festival
Inaugurating KFC's flagship global festival with 15 competitive categories, an independent grand jury, and worldwide submissions.
Independent Grand Jury Panel
An independent jury comprising filmmakers and cinema professionals will evaluate entries based on storytelling, originality, direction and cinematic excellence.
Mansore
National Award Winning Director
One of modern Indian cinema's most acclaimed auteur directors. Recipient of multiple National Film Awards and Karnataka State Film Awards. Known for hard-hitting societal realism, meticulous research, and emotionally piercing character arcs.
Roopa Rao
Director & Producer
An internationally celebrated independent filmmaker whose breakthrough debut feature 'Gantumoote' won Best Screenplay at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF). A passionate champion for female gaze in storytelling and fearless indie production.
Ravichandra AJ
Producer, Distributor & Film Curator
A stalwart of the business of independent cinema. Deeply instrumental in building alternative distribution pipelines, overseas releases, and theatrical visibility for first-time directors and unconventional screenplays.
Rajesh Keelambi
Film Producer & Industry Enabler
Dedicated to grassroots narrative cinema. Rajesh has consistently backed emerging screenwriters and technical crews, fostering creative freedom and bridging high-concept storytelling with disciplined budgets.
Hemanth Kumar
Writer & Film Director
A master screen craftsman possessing sharp insights into narrative pacing, dynamic dialogue construction, and contemporary youth sensibilities in regional cinema.
Nandakishore Rao
Cinematographer - FTII, Cannes Nominee
Distinguished alumnus of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. Cannes Nominee whose visionary camera work, optical composition, and shadow craft have set benchmarks on the global circuit.
Primary Jury: Team KFC
Initial selection, preliminary screening, and genre-routing are reviewed by Team KFC’s editorial board, shortlisting contenders for final evaluation by the Grand Jury.
Important Festival Dates (BFC 2026)
Submissions Open
Open to filmmakers across India and worldwide
Early Bird Deadline
Discounted submission tiers
Final Submission Deadline
Last date for film screener upload
Official Selections Announcement
Shortlisted contenders announced
Festival & Grand Awards Ceremony
Theatrical screenings & jury gala