Four-day Kashmir film festival sharpens spotlight on filmmakers’ destination, local storytellers
The first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir concluded in Srinagar, showcasing 120 films and hosting masterclasses with prominent Bollywood figures. Officials hope the event will establish the region as both a premier filming destination and a hub for local storytelling.
Why it matters
The festival represents a cultural effort to normalize the region and boost the local creative economy.
The four-day star-studded 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) concluded on Thursday (September 10, 2026) in Srinagar and put a sharp spotlight on Kashmir as filmmakers’ destination and a platform for locals to emerge as storytellers.
Besides the screening of 120 movies from around 30 countries, scores of locals, including students, film enthusiasts, artists and filmmakers, were provided a platform to meet and learn from the big names of Bollywood like Ramesh Sippy, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Imtiaz Ali etc.
Locals had masterclasses and interactive sessions on varies subjects related to cinema with filmmakers like Rahhat Shah Kazmi, Kapil Matoo, Munjal Shroff, Subbiah Nallamuthu, Arun Chadda, Yadu Vijaykrishnan, Supriyo Sen, Chittaranjan Tripathy etc.
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