There are three categories for Darbhanga IFF Awards - International, National & Regional and each category has five sub categories - Feature, Short, Documentary, Animation & Music Video.

Category for Films:

• International

• National

• Regional

 

Sub Categories:

• Feature

• Short

• Documentary

• Animation

• Music Video​​

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There are 26 Awards in each category:

• Best Film - Feature

• Best Film - Documentary

• Best Film - Short Fiction

• Best Film - Animation

• Best Actor - Feature

• Best Actor - Short Fiction

• Best Actress - Feature

• Best Actress - Short Fiction

• Best Singer - Male

• Best Singer - Female

• Best Story - Feature

• Best Story - Short Fiction

• Best Story - Documentary

• Best Lyrics

• Best Director - Feature

• Best Director - Short Fiction

• Best Director - Documentary

• Best Cinematographer - Feature

• Best Cinematographer - Short Fiction

• Best Cinematographer - Documentary

• Best Film Editor - Feature

• Best Film Editor - Short Fiction

• Best Film Editor - Documentary

• Best Sound Design

• Best Music Director

• Best Music Video

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Category for Web Series:

• International Web Series

• National Web Series

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Web Series Awards:

• International Best Web Series

• National Best Web Series