SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has invited filmmakers from India and abroad to submit entries for the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK)-2026, scheduled to be held from September 7 to 10 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
According to an official statement, entries for the festival opened on July 1 and will be accepted until July 31. Detailed submission guidelines are available on the IFFJK website.
The festival aims to bring together filmmakers, industry professionals, media representatives and cinema enthusiasts to promote storytelling, cultural exchange and artistic collaboration.
The inaugural edition will feature competitive and curated sections, including International Competition, Cinema of the World, J&K Select, Bharat Panorama, Documentary/Hybrid, Horror and Short Films.
Official screenings and festival events will be held at SKICC Srinagar, INOX Multiplex Srinagar, Jammu and the Gulmarg Convention Centre.
According to the statement, the festival is intended to promote Jammu and Kashmir as a destination for filmmaking, showcase its heritage, traditions, landscapes and cultural ethos, and encourage artistic excellence and international cultural engagement.
The DIPR has invited filmmakers, production houses and independent creators from India and abroad to participate in the inaugural edition of the festival.
