The 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival Is Here; From Dates To Venue To Schedule, Details Inside

The 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival Is Here; From Dates To Venue To Schedule, Details Inside| Curly Tales

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Bengaluru International Film Festival

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BIFFes Dates

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Things To Look Out For

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Festival’s Theme

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Competition Categories

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Screening Venues

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More Activities

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Budget Allocation

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