Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 1: The opening ceremony of The International Film Festival of Srinagar (TIFFS) will be held in the evening of November 12, at the historic Tagore Hall, Srinagar, marking the beginning of three days of cinematic celebration which will conclude on November 14, 2025.
This was announced by the organisers of TIFFS at press conference here, today. They said the upcoming 4th edition of TIFFS will be one of North India’s most vibrant cultural and cinematic events.
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The Festival Director, Rohit Bhat announced that this year, TIFFS received over 100 film entries from 20 countries, out of which 30 projects from 14 countries have been shortlisted by an eminent jury panel for screening. These include 20 short films, 6 feature films, and 4 documentaries. The selected feature films represent countries such as India, Poland, Russia, and Sri Lanka, while other participating nations include the USA, France, Germany, Turkey, and Switzerland, among others.
The distinguished jury panel for TIFFS 2025 comprises, Manzoor Mir – Jury Head, Ayash Arif – actor, director and Producer, Bihari Kak – actor, producer, director, Kamal Razdan – actor, director, Rahul Sharma – director, Gul Reyaz – actor, director, producer, Varun Sharma – director and Tariq Khan – producer, director.
Festival directors Rohit Bhat and Rakesh Roshan Bhat observed that TIFFS has evolved into a symbol of Kashmir’s artistic resurgence, drawing filmmakers and audiences from across the world which inspires them to make TIFFS a global platform for creative exchange. Sanjeev Kak, from The Avanti Foundation, a presenting partner of TIFFS, in his message said that Avanti Foundation has always believed in supporting initiatives that nurture culture and education. Pankaj Lidhoo, from Landmark Crafts Ltd, another presenting partner said, “We are proud to associate with TIFFS 2025. This partnership aligns with our vision of supporting creative platforms that bring global attention to Kashmir’s talent and potential’’.
Amit Raina and Uphar Kotru from KOA USA, which is co-powering TIFFS 2025, conveyed their greetings from the United States. Aryan Ramesh, Operations Head for TIFFS present at the press briefing added, “We’re thrilled to see the energy building up to this edition. The participation from so many countries reflects the credibility and reputation TIFFS has built over the years.”
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