Sikkim International Film Festival Kicks Off March 19 in Gangtok
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Sikkim International Film Festival Kicks Off March 19 in Gangtok: Global Cinema Showcase
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News18•14-03-2026, 22:30
Sikkim International Film Festival Kicks Off March 19 in Gangtok: Global Cinema Showcase
•The inaugural Sikkim International Film Festival (SIFF) will be held in Gangtok from March 19-22.
•Organized by the Sikkim Government, Ministry of I&B, and NFDC, it aims to position Sikkim as a filmmaking and cultural exchange hub.
•The four-day festival features 42 films from 19 countries, including 15 international premieres, opening with Lakshmipriya Devi's Manipuri film Boong.
•Acclaimed industry professionals like Imtiaz Ali, Roshan Mathew, and Abhishek Banerjee will attend for Q&A sessions, the SIFF Market, and industry conversations.
•The festival includes sections like Indian Panorama, World Cinema, North East India Focus, and AI-driven cinema, along with masterclasses.