The Marathwada Short Film Competition is a segment of the Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF), held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, formerly Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. The competition aims to support local talent, enrich the cinematic landscape, and establish the Marathwada region as a dynamic film hub. It awards a trophy and a cash prize to the best short film from the Marathwada region.