Films must be Produced, Directed, Edited or Written by a Woman. Films by men are accepted but they must be about women's social, economical, geographical, political or health issues.

Entries at DWIFF are open to all International, National, and Regional Films of different tastes & calibers from across the Globe. There is no restriction on the year of production of the film and limitation on duration.

Films submitted in languages other than Hindi or English must be presented with English subtitles.

• Short Film: Documentary, Animation Film, Trailer, Drama, Experimental, Sci-Fiction and Music Video
• Feature Film and Documentary Feature
• Student Short Film: Documentary, Animation Film, Trailer, Drama, Experimental, Sci-Fiction, Music Video
• Student Feature Film and Documentary Feature 

This is just an excerpt of the regulations, carefully read the complete regulations before submitting.