Srinagar, July 1 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed preparations for the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK)-2026, envisaged as a "landmark initiative" to revive the region's cinematic legacy.

Abdullah chaired a meeting here in which extensive deliberations were held on the festival's vision, its screening and programming strategy, branding, digital outreach, industry partnerships and international participation, an official spokesperson said.

Director of Information and Public Relations, Shreya Singhal, gave a comprehensive presentation outlining the proposed framework for the inaugural edition of the festival.

Reviewing the proposals, the chief minister said the film festival should evolve ...