Srinagar, May 9 -- The Koshur International Film Festival (KIFF) is all set to take place in the valley, aiming to provide a global platform to Kashmiri cinema, art, and culture.

A three-day celebration, the film festival will be held from October 10 to 12, 2026, with people able to witness the screening of local language films. There will be a distribution of awards, including Best Film.

The announcement was made during a news conference addressed by veteran theatre artist and Patron-in-Chief of the festival, MK Raina.

Raina shared how the festival will help to bring together filmmakers, artists, writers and cinema enthusiasts from across India and abroad.

"KIFF will serve as an important platform for promoting regional cinema and en...