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ALT EFF Sets Dec. 4–14 Dates, Unveils Watch Parties and 2025 Jury of Shriya Pilgaonkar, Pan Nalin

The festival expands access through a decentralized model with community-hosted screenings.

Overview

  • The sixth edition will run for 11 days and open in Mumbai on December 4, 2025.
  • Programming will include feature films, documentaries, shorts and student films focused on environment, sustainability, preservation and climate change.
  • The new ALT EFF Watch Parties will enable individuals, communities and organizations to host screenings at homes or local venues.
  • The festival continues a decentralized approach designed to reach audiences across urban and rural regions in India and internationally.
  • Founder Kunal Khanna and programming director Anaka Kaundinya frame the event as using cinema to inspire action, with selections reflecting themes from climate anxiety to innovation and resilience.