India, Sept. 11 -- The first international film festival in Srinagar has done more than bring films and filmmakers to Kashmir. Rang-e-Cinema has opened a new conversation on the Valley's cinematic identity, positioning filmmaking, tourism, technology and the creative economy as interconnected engines of cultural and economic renewal

The curation of a new film festival always creates a positive buzz as it is instantaneous, looks vibrant, ideates new insights and institutionalises new curative thoughts. The recently concluded Rang-e-Kashmir is one example of innovation, excellence and scaling new frontiers in the celluloid space.

Film festivals today function as living ecosystems: nurturing voices, encouraging risk-taking and building tra...