1. All competition films must have been completed after January 1, 2008. Earlier films will be screened only in the non-competitive category.

2. Entries must be submitted on DVDs(NTSC or PAL) with label indicating the title, running time & stating for "cultural purposes only - no commercial value".

3. Only the Film Maker, Producer, Director, Distributor or Screenwriter may complete the application & must give permission to SDiMS to screen their films upto 7 times at our film festivals.

4. Once your film is submitted we require 2 production stills & photos of the directors only if the film is selected. These photos may be used for promotional purposes and may be included in the festivals program. These photos must be in JPEG format with minimum 800x600 pixel size & must be submitted by email to us & should be received the same time the DVD screeners are due to arrive in Mumbai.

5. Only complete entries will be accepted for competition.

6. All films must be in English or must have English subtitles.

7. DVD screeners will not be returned.

8. The programmers at Pumelo actively pursue & promote the best in independent and world cinema for the annual non-profity festivals. Films previously screened publicly in Mumbai or India will not be eligible for competition but can be included in non-competitive screenings.

Pumelo International Film Festival
Pumelo International Recipes Collection