Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Kashmir Set to Host Its First International Film Festival
Kashmir is going to hold its first international film festival.
The festival is called Rang-e-Cinema.
It will take place from September 7 to 10.
Movies from 41 countries will be shown.
Altogether, there will be 135 films.
The government hopes the event will help local filmmakers and attract visitors.
It also wants Kashmir to become better known for making and showing movies.
One idea is to show films on a floating screen on Dal Lake for people taking Shikara rides.
Rang-e-Cinema will be held in Kashmir from September 7 to 10.
The festival will feature 135 films from 41 countries.
The Jammu and Kashmir government is organizing the event through its Information and Public Relations department.
Officials aim to attract filmmakers, support local talent and promote film tourism.
A planned floating screen on Dal Lake could let Shikara passengers watch films during rides.
- Who
- The Jammu and Kashmir government’s Information and Public Relations department is hosting the festival, with filmmakers and local talent expected to participate.
- What
- Rang-e-Cinema, Kashmir’s first international film festival, will screen 135 films from 41 countries.
- When
- September 7 to 10; the article describes it as taking place next month.
- Where
- Kashmir, with a planned floating screening venue on Dal Lake.
- Why
- The festival aims to rebuild Jammu and Kashmir’s relationship with cinema, support local talent, attract filmmakers, encourage film tourism and promote cultural exchange.
- Festival
- Rang-e-Cinema
- Edition
- Kashmir’s first international film festival
- Dates
- September 7–10
- Films
- 135
- Participating countries
- 41
- Organizer
- Jammu and Kashmir government’s Information and Public Relations department
- Planned attraction
- A floating screen on Dal Lake for Shikara passengers