The Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival is an annual, independent film festival established in 2011 in Delhi NCR, India. Named in honor of Dadasaheb Phalke, widely regarded as the "Father of Indian Cinema," the festival aims to celebrate the work of aspiring, young, independent, and professional filmmakers. It includes sections for feature films, short films, documentaries, animations, music videos, and ad films, presenting awards in production, creative, music, and performance categories. The festival is distinct from the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is presented annually by the Government of India.