Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Smita Patil International Film Festival in Pune
The Smita Patil International Film Festival, or SPIFF, is happening in Pune this weekend.
It's a two-day event where you can watch short films for free.
The festival was started in 2012 by a filmmaker named Sohil Vaidya.
He wanted to show that short films are just as important as big movies.
The festival is named after a famous actress, Smita Patil, who was known for her great acting and brave stories.
Every year, people come to watch and appreciate these short films.
The Smita Patil International Film Festival (SPIFF) is being held at NFAI Pune over the weekend.
The festival is free for all attendees.
Sohil Vaidya, a National Film Award-winning filmmaker, is the founder and lead curator of SPIFF.
SPIFF aims to treat short films with the same respect as feature films.
The festival is named in honor of actress Smita Patil, known for her artistic integrity and social conscience.
- Who
- Sohil Vaidya, National Film Award-winning filmmaker and founder of SPIFF
- What
- Smita Patil International Film Festival (SPIFF)
- When
- Over the weekend starting Saturday
- Where
- National Film Archive of India (NFAI), Pune
- Why
- To promote and respect short films as complete cinematic works, honoring Smita Patil's legacy
- Event
- Smita Patil International Film Festival (SPIFF)
- Location
- National Film Archive of India (NFAI), Pune
- Duration
- Two days
- Founder and Lead Curator
- Sohil Vaidya
- Entry
- Free for all
- Inception Year
- 2012