Kannada
Filmy Club
Celebrating cinema. Connecting stories. Creating conversations.
A premier platform celebrating cinema, conversations and the people behind the stories. Through in-depth podcasts, insightful film reviews, viral marketing collaborations and exclusive meet-and-greet sessions, we connect audiences with the voices, ideas and creative minds shaping Indian cinema.
Dhiraj MV
Film Marketing Manager
Founder • Kannada Filmy Club
Kannada Filmy Club
International Short Film Festival
“Every Story Deserves a Screen. Every Filmmaker Deserves to Be Seen.”
Bangalore Film Carnival
Celebrating independent cinema, fresh perspectives and the art of storytelling. Open to India & global filmmakers.
Submission Guidelines
- Film duration: 1–60 minutes
- All languages accepted (English subs mandatory for non-Kannada)
- Fiction, doc, animation, experimental & AI films welcome
- Student films eligible
15 Award Categories
Exclusive Podcasts & Interviews
Podcast highlights featuring Raj, Rangayana Raghu, Suni and A.M.R. Ramesh. Available on KFC YouTube.
The Conversations: In-Depth with Raj | Kannada Filmy Club Exclusive
A deep dive into modern narrative cinema, character building, and the shifting dynamics of Kannada cinema.
The Conversations: Rangayana Raghu Unfiltered | Acting, Method & Memories
The maestro Rangayana Raghu reflects on four decades of theatre, iconic comic timing, and the emotional core of acting.
The Conversations: Director Suni on Quirky Storytelling & Viral Dialogues
Simple Suni breaks down his signature filmmaking style, dialogue writing, and crafting romance on screen.
The Conversations: A.M.R. Ramesh on Investigative Cinema & Realism
Ace director A.M.R. Ramesh shares what goes into painstaking research, real-life incidents, and courtroom drama cinema.
Films We've Been Part Of
Swipe to explore our film collaborations. Proud to have been associated with the social media marketing and digital promotions of:
Cult HitBlink
Digital Marketing & Viral Campaign
Indie GemFamily Drama
Social Media Promotions & Screenings
Festival PickBhaava Theera Yana
Online Outreach & Press Meets
Critically AcclaimedKapata Nataka Sutradhari
Digital Marketing Collaboration
ViralHebbuli Cut
Influencer Campaign & Reels
CuratedNimitta Maatra
Trailer Launch & Digital PR
Audience FavoriteDeviMahatme
Full-Scale Digital Promotions
+ And more Kannada & Pan-India film marketing collaborations
The Esteemed Jury Panel
An independent jury comprising filmmakers and cinema professionals will evaluate entries based on storytelling, originality, direction and cinematic excellence.
Mansore
National Award Director
Final JuryRoopa Rao
Director, Producer
Final JuryRavichandra AJ
Producer, Distributor
Final JuryRajesh Keelambi
Film Producer
Final JuryHemanth Kumar
Writer, Director
Final JuryNandakishore Rao
Cinematographer - FTII, Cannes Nominee
Final JuryDhiraj MV
Film Marketing Manager • Founder
About Kannada Filmy Club
Founded by Dhiraj MV, KannadaFilmyClub is Karnataka's premier digital film platform celebrating authentic storytelling through podcasts, film reviews, viral marketing campaigns, and grand festival curation.
“Driven by a passion for cinema and storytelling, Dhiraj founded KannadaFilmyClub to build meaningful connections between films, filmmakers and audiences.”