Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Ustad Bantoo Heads to IFFR 2026
Ustad Bantoo is a film that is going to be shown at a big international movie event called the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2026.
The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in India has helped this film get ready for the big event.
They gave the filmmakers advice and support through special programs like the Work in Progress Lab and the NFDC Waves Film Bazaar.
The film has also won some awards, which shows that people think it is really good.
The head of NFDC is proud of this film's success and believes it shows how important it is to support Indian movies.
This film is a great example of how Indian movies can be successful around the world.
Ustad Bantoo is selected for the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026.
NFDC's Work in Progress Lab and NFDC Waves Film Bazaar 2025 played crucial roles in the film's development and international visibility.
The film received the Red Sea Fund Cash Award and the Prasad Corporation Pvt Ltd Post-Production Award.
NFDC's initiatives aim to connect Indian filmmakers with global opportunities and foster international collaborations.
Shri Prakash Magdum, Managing Director of NFDC, expressed pride in the film's achievement and the impact of NFDC's support.
- Who
- Ustad Bantoo filmmakers and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
- What
- Selection of Ustad Bantoo for the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2026
- When
- World Premiere at IFFR 2026
- Where
- International Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Why
- To showcase Indian independent cinema on the global stage and foster international collaborations
- Film Title
- Ustad Bantoo
- Festival
- International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026
- NFDC Initiatives
- Work in Progress Lab, NFDC Waves Film Bazaar 2025
- Awards
- Red Sea Fund Cash Award, Prasad Corporation Pvt Ltd Post-Production Award
- NFDC Managing Director
- Shri Prakash Magdum
- Festival Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands