Inaugural edition March 2027A new stage for your story Stories Beyond Borders
ColorFusionINTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
International Film Festival & Awards

One world.
Infinite stories.

A meeting of cinema, cultures and creative voices. Join the inaugural ColorFusion celebration of stories that move beyond borders.

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01EDITIONMarch 2027Jaipur, IndiaCinema. Culture. Connection.
A world of creative voicesGLOBAL FOCUS
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Different nations. A shared creative stage.
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A new meeting point for cinema

Different voices.
A shared human story.

To create a thoughtful international platform where filmmakers are heard, audiences connect and the possibilities of cinema grow through conversation.

The ColorFusion story
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Ideas become cinema. Cinema becomes connection.
01Stories that stay.

Cinema with something to say.

02Voices that connect.

Perspectives from beyond the familiar.

03Creativity that travels.

A shared space for a wider conversation.

The cinematic programme

A stage for every
kind of storyteller.

From the intimate to the extraordinary, discover the categories that make room for your creative voice.

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Long-form storytelling

Narrative Feature

Feature-length fiction with a distinctive voice and a compelling cinematic vision.

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Small format. Lasting impact.

Narrative Short

Original short-form stories that make every frame count.

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Real lives. New perspectives.

Documentary

Non-fiction cinema that observes, questions and reveals the world around us.

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Filmmakers from all countries are welcome. Original voices are at the heart of our selection.
Beyond the screen

More than a screening.
A shared experience.

Cinema is the beginning. Discover the creative encounters that bring the festival to life.

Discover the experience
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Screenings & discovery

Cinema, in conversation.

Encounter new perspectives through a curated film programme, followed by conversations that continue beyond the screen.

Features · Shorts · Documentaries · Animation
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Fashion & design showcase

Style takes the stage.

A meeting of design, identity and expression, with a fashion showcase that brings another creative language into the festival.

Runway · Design · Creative collaborations
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Dance & performance

Stories in motion.

Live performance, movement and a dance competition celebrating expressive talent and the energy of a shared stage.

Dance competition · Live performances
Global voices · International focus

A world of stories.
A place to come together.

An invitation to filmmakers and creative communities across the world.

Explore our global focus
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North America

United States

Connecting with independent voices and the wider screen community.

International focus
Europe

United Kingdom

Opening a conversation across storytelling, performance and screen craft.

International focus
Europe

France

An invitation to distinctive auteurs and a culture of cinematic discovery.

International focus
Europe

Germany

Welcoming new perspectives in fiction, documentary and experimental film.

International focus
Europe

Italy

Celebrating the conversation between a rich cinema tradition and new voices.

International focus

International focus reflects our outreach vision. Confirmed festival collaborations will be announced separately. Entries are welcome from every country.

Jury & advisory panel

Independent voices.
An impartial perspective.

The festival will bring together perspectives from cinema and the creative arts. The jury and advisory panel will be announced at the appropriate stage of the festival. Names remain confidential until the official announcement.

Our selection approach
Announcement to follow

Great perspectives.
Revealed at the right moment.

Jury identities remain confidential until the official announcement.

Tapesh Kotia, Founder & Festival Director
Tapesh KotiaFounder & Festival Director
The person behind the vision

A belief in cinema.
A world of possibility.

A filmmaker with a belief in the power of stories to connect people, Tapesh Kotia brings his creative experience and internationally recognised work to the founding of ColorFusion.

No matter where we come from, what language we speak, or what realities we live in, a story has the ability to make us feel, reflect, and understand one another.
Tapesh KotiaFounder & Festival Director
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Good stories deserve
great company.

Film promotion, brand partnerships and creative collaborations. Find your place in the festival.

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The next story could be yours

Make a connection.
Leave an impression.

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