Srinagar, Aug. 10 -- Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir's first International Film Festival has received entries from more than 80 countries, with the administration seeking to use the four-day event to revive the region's filmmaking culture, promote local talent and position the Union Territory as a destination for filmmakers.

The International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK)-2026 will be held from September 7 to 10 across Jammu, Srinagar and Gulmarg, bringing together filmmakers, actors, producers, writers, cinematographers and other professionals from India and abroad.

Director Information Shreya Singhal said the response to the maiden edition reflected growing international interest in Jammu and Kashmir as a cultural and cinematic...