Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival

ঢাকা আন্তর্জাতিক মোবাইল চলচ্চিত্র উৎসব

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Arts & CultureDhaka
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's defining rule, every film
Language["bn"]Currency: BDT
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival in Dhaka

DIMFF is Bangladesh's dedicated festival for films shot entirely on mobile phones, run by the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh across categories from one-minute schoolchild entries to university short films. It suits visitors interested in independent, low-budget filmmaking rather than a red-carpet film festival experience.

Every film shown at the Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival was shot on nothing more than a phone camera, from one-minute entries by schoolchildren to full short films by university students.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's defining rule, every film must be shot on a mobile phone, sets it apart from any conventional film festival, and its five-category structure, Open Door, Short Film, Mojo Story, Vertical Film and One Minute, spans age groups from grade-school entrants to university filmmakers within a single programme

02

The mystery stays covered

It grew out of a university media department rather than a commercial festival circuit, tracing back to a 2015 mobile film competition, and has been recognised internationally, including a Wharton-QS Reimagine Education award, for its education-first approach to filmmaking

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Dhaka, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival's defining rule, every film must be shot on a mobile phone, sets it apart from any conventional film festival, and its five-category...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing is fine for indoor seated screenings; layer up slightly, since university auditoriums can run cool under air conditioning.

Safety

At Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Dhaka you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["bn"] · BDT

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.71 N, 90.41 EOpen in Google Maps

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Nearest airportDAC — Hazrat Shahjalal
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Dhaka you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dhaka via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dhaka, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing is fine for indoor seated screenings; layer up slightly, since university auditoriums can run cool under air conditioning.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Bangladesh and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival?

Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 31 January–1 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLdimff.net
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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