The International Film Festival of Srinagar is set to take place from November 20 to November 23 in Jammu and Kashmir.
“I would like to tell you that we are going to do the International Film Festival Srinagar and Jammu Film Festival. This year, we have more than 400 films from more than 50 countries internationally. After that, when our jury was selected and after selecting, 29 countries were selected. There are 59 short films, 5 feature films, and 15 documentaries. And I would like to tell you in detail that on November 20, we are going to do its grand opening. In Jammu, the opening ceremony of the event will be held in Bagh-e-Bahu and the screening of movies will be at Abhinav Theatre, and in Srinagar, it will be held at Tagore Hall,” said festival director Rohit Bhat.
Speaking to ANI, Bhat added, “Every year we do a film festival but separately in Jammu and Kashmir, but this year’s event will be organized in both regions at a time. There will be local and international films that will be shown during the festival. Films from across the country and Iranian movies will also be part of the festival.”
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Advisor Vomedh Group, Sanjay Saraf, mentioned, “Not only Jammu, but Kashmir will see an increase in international visitors.” He further stated that this event would also boost the economy of Jammu and Kashmir.
Previous editions of these festivals have attracted significant attention to the region, with the presence of Bollywood celebrities and high-profile dignitaries, including the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Vomedh, a non-profit organization recognized for its contributions to art, culture, and theatre in Jammu and Kashmir, has successfully organized three editions of the Jammu Film Festival (JFF) and two editions of the International Film Festival of Srinagar (TIFFS) in the past.
After receiving 400 film entries from 50 countries, the jury selected 78 films from 29 countries for screening. The selection includes 59 short films, 14 documentaries, and 5 feature films.
The festival will kick off with a grand opening in Jammu on November 20, 2024, featuring screenings across both cities: Jammu screenings from November 20 to 22, and Srinagar screenings and the grand finale on November 22 and 23 at Tagore Hall, Srinagar. The festival will conclude with a closing ceremony on November 23.
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