NFDC-National Film Archive of India, FIPRESCI-India and Pune International Centre Announce ‘Cinemas of India’ Film Festival
Issued by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 11th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The National Film Development Corporation-NFAI, FIPRESCI-India, and Pune International Centre will host the second edition of the ‘Cinemas of India’ film festival from 21 to 23 August 2026 in Pune. Curated by Premendra Mazumdar, the three-day event will showcase 10 contemporary Indian films to promote film appreciation and cultural exchange. Admission is free to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis at the NFDC-NFAI Auditorium.
Key Points / Main Content
Event Details
- The festival takes place at the NFDC-NFAI Auditorium, Phase I, Law College Road, Pune.
- The event is a collaboration between NFDC-NFAI, FIPRESCI-India, and the Pune International Centre (PIC).
- The program features 10 acclaimed contemporary films curated to represent India's linguistic and aesthetic diversity.
Cinematic Focus and Diversity
- The selection highlights "lesser-heard" and underrepresented languages, including Magadhi, Karbi, Rajasthani, and Mising.
- Films in Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, and Hindi are also included in the lineup.
- Featured titles include Adamya, Feminist Fathima, Gondhal, If on a Winter’s Night, In the Name of Fire, Magazine, The Lost Path, Victoria, Whispers of the Mountains, and Yakasi’s Daughter.
Festival Objectives
- Aims to help audiences discover remarkable voices and films beyond mainstream cinema.
- Encourages critical discourse, reflection, and connection across different cultures and generations.
- Provides a platform for contemporary Indian cinema to showcase cultural landscapes and lived experiences.
Attendance Guidelines
- Admission is free of charge for all screenings.
- Entry is granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The invitation is extended to film enthusiasts, students, researchers, filmmakers, and the general public.
Impact Analysis
General Public and Film Enthusiasts Impact They gain free access to a curated selection of diverse Indian films that are often unavailable in mainstream venues. Action Required Interested individuals should arrive early at the NFDC-NFAI Auditorium between August 21 and 23, 2026, to secure seating, as admission is first-come, first-served.
Students and Researchers Impact The festival provides an educational platform for film appreciation, critical discourse, and the study of underrepresented Indian languages and cultures. Action Required Attend the screenings and engage with the curated content to further academic or professional understanding of contemporary Indian cinema.
Participating Filmmakers Impact The festival provides these creators with a platform to reach new audiences and receive recognition for work produced in various regional and underrepresented languages. Action Required While no specific logistical action is mandated in the document, they are invited to attend the festival alongside the public.