The South Asian Short Film Festival, held in Kolkata, is recognized as the largest short fiction and documentary film festival in Eastern India. Organized by the Federation of Film Societies of India (Eastern Region), it showcases a selection of short fiction and documentary films from numerous countries. The festival presents various awards, including the Satyajit Ray Golden Award for Best Documentary and the Ritwik Ghatak Golden Award for Best Short Fiction. The 7th edition of the festival took place in Kolkata from July 7 to July 13, 2024, screening 116 films across five sections.