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Jammu and Kashmir International Film Festival 2026

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In late July 2026, 2026 the Jammu and Kashmir government began gearing up for its first International Film Festival. On 24 July 24, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah unveiled the festival logo at a ceremony the Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar, signaling marking the start of preparations for a September 7‑10 event that will be hosted at centred on the Sher‑i‑Kashmir International Conference Centre and feature with additional open‑air screenings across the valley. The festival is organized organised by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations in partnership with the National Film Development Corporation and aims is intended to revive the region’s historic ties links to cinema, attract domestic and foreign filmmakers, and boost tourism and employment for local youth. Five days later, on By 29 July 29, officials reported that the festival had already attracted received 875 film submissions from roughly 50 countries, with the entry window closing on 30 July. The programme will feature screenings, master‑classes, panel discussions and other interactive sessions designed to showcase the valley’s heritage to a global audience, underscoring growing confidence in Jammu and Kashmir as a hub for film production and cultural exchange. The submission window remained open until July 30, giving creators On 6 August the Union Government announced the India Cine Hub, a final opportunity to enter single‑window digital portal managed by the competition. NFDC that streamlines shooting permissions and promotes Jammu and Kashmir as a global filming destination. The programme will include screenings, master‑classes, panel discussions same day the Department of Information and other interactive sessions designed to showcase Public Relations launched the region’s heritage IFFJK Emerging Filmmakers Competition 2026, inviting residents aged 18‑39 to submit short films (up to five minutes) on the theme “Rang‑e‑Cinema: Frames of a global audience. New Jammu & Kashmir.” Submissions close on 26 August via the festival website.

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