Overview
- Organisers disclosed Wednesday that the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir had received 875 film submissions from roughly 50 countries and that the entry window remains open until July 30.
- The four-day festival is scheduled for Sept. 7–10 and is being organised by the J&K Department of Information and Public Relations in collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation.
- Festival programming will include film screenings, masterclasses, panel discussions, interactive sessions and cultural showcases to bring together filmmakers, students and industry professionals.
- Officials say the event aims to position Jammu and Kashmir as a creative hub and to showcase the region’s scenic and cultural assets, with NFDC’s involvement signalling national-level support.
- After the July 30 deadline organisers will move to selection and programme finalisation, a step that could widen shooting and tourism interest in the region and create new opportunities for local filmmakers and crews.