Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Srinagar/From local stories growing in the shade of Chinar to the possibilities of reaching the global screen—the third day of the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) was dedicated to Kashmir’s cinematic potential, young talent and the changing film world.
In various dialogues and master classes held at SKICC Srinagar, filmmakers, actors, students and emerging artists pondered the question of how to bring the unique stories of Jammu and Kashmir to a global audience, while also preserving their local spirit.
The day began with a talk titled “Equies of the Chinar: Empowering J&K’s Next Generation of Storytellers,” which emphasized the need to provide opportunities for youth to tell their own stories and create a strong filmmaking ecosystem in the region.
The session on “Global Partnerships in the Valley” discussed the possibilities of international collaboration, co-production, financial support and access to global film festivals for films from Jammu and Kashmir.
Artificial intelligence also made its way into the film conversation. In “The Gentle Truth: AI and the Beautiful Soul of J&K,” experts discussed the use of AI in documentary filmmaking, its ethical aspects, and maintaining the authenticity of human stories.
The session on regional cinema, “Local Voices, Global Hearts,” highlighted the potential for bringing cultural and local stories from different regions of India, including Jammu and Kashmir, to a wider audience.
The third day of the festival also featured practical aspects of filmmaking. In a master class titled “Cutting Visuals, and Cutting Emotions,” director and editor Rabi Ranjan Mitra highlighted editing, pacing, and emotional impact, while actor and director Chittaranjan Tripathi enlightened participants on the mysteries of acting in “Beyond the Stage: Inside the Actor’s Craft.”
Students, film fans, and emerging filmmakers actively participated in the sessions and asked questions directly to the experts.
The activities on the third day made it clear that Kashmir not only has beautiful landscapes, but also countless stories and talented young people who have the ability to adapt local experiences into the language of world cinema.
The floating cinema set up under the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) on the world-famous Dal Lake has become the center of attention for audiences.
Locals, tourists and film buffs are flocking to watch movies on the big screen amidst the beautiful scenery of mountains and lake. The floating cinema opened on September 7 with the classic film ‘Jungle’, while ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’ was screened on Wednesday.
Yash Chopra’s popular film ‘Kabhi Kabhi’ will be screened on the closing day of the festival, September 10.
This unique experience at Dal Lake brings together the natural beauty of Kashmir, its long-standing association with Hindi cinema, and the public’s love of film stories.
DIPR and JKAACL collaboration adds colors of Kashmiri culture to the festival
Srinagar/During the ongoing International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJ&K), the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) has organized cultural programs at various important places in the city.
Around 400 local artists are showcasing their art during the festival, which aims to expose the guests, delegates and local audiences to the rich cultural and folk traditions of Jammu and Kashmir.
The cultural programs are being organized at various places including Jhelum Riverfront, Rajbagh, Old Zero Bridge, Sher Kashmir Park, Nishat Bagh and SKICC, where traditional music, folk dance and other arts are being presented.
Cultural programs will continue at various places on the closing day of the festival, September 10, from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Thus, along with cinema, Kashmiri music, folk tradition and arts are also getting a prominent place in IFFJK.
