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.