Our Story

The Ooty Short Film Festival, an initiative of the Nilgiri Film Club, began a decade ago as a gathering of passionate short film enthusiasts. Nestled in the serene beauty of the Nilgiri Mountains, the festival has grown into a vibrant platform with a grassroots approach and an international outlook. It provides a world-class stage for emerging and established filmmakers, curates exceptional and boundary-pushing short films from global creators, and fosters meaningful conversations through the art of cinematic storytelling. With a commitment to championing innovative and socially conscious filmmaking, the festival celebrates the power of stories to inspire, connect, and create change.