Srinagar, Sept. 6 -- Jammu and Kashmir is set to host its maiden International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) from September 7 to 10, bringing 135 films from over 40 countries to the Union Territory as part of an effort to revive its cinematic legacy and position the region as a hub for filmmaking, cultural exchange and film tourism.

Organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), the four-day festival will be held under the theme "Rang-e-Cinema" and will feature screenings, masterclasses, workshops, panel discussions, roundtables and cultural performances across Srinagar and Gulmarg.

Joint Director DIPR Shahnawaz Bukhari said the festival is aimed at restoring Jammu and Kashmir's historic association w...