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IUST to Host National Film Festival on Oct 15
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 06:32 AM
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Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology in Jammu will stage a national-level film festival starting on October 15, showcasing regional and national cinema.
Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology (IUST) in Jammu is set to launch a national-level film festival on October 15, aiming to spotlight both regional and mainstream Indian cinema. The festival will feature a curated selection of short and feature films from across the country, with a focus on emerging filmmakers.
Organizers say the event will provide a platform for dialogue between filmmakers and audiences, and will include workshops, panel discussions, and a closing awards ceremony. The festival is expected to attract students, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts from Jammu & Kashmir and neighboring states.
Screenings will take place in the campus auditorium and an outdoor venue, with the program running for a week. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 7:00 PM on the first day, followed by a series of film screenings and interactive sessions.
IUST’s initiative underscores the institution’s commitment to cultural enrichment and creative expression, positioning Jammu as a growing hub for film and arts in the region.
Organizers say the event will provide a platform for dialogue between filmmakers and audiences, and will include workshops, panel discussions, and a closing awards ceremony. The festival is expected to attract students, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts from Jammu & Kashmir and neighboring states.
Screenings will take place in the campus auditorium and an outdoor venue, with the program running for a week. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 7:00 PM on the first day, followed by a series of film screenings and interactive sessions.
IUST’s initiative underscores the institution’s commitment to cultural enrichment and creative expression, positioning Jammu as a growing hub for film and arts in the region.