Srinagar, Aug 06: In a significant initiative to encourage and promote emerging filmmaking talent from Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has announced the IFFJK Emerging Filmmakers Competition 2026, as part of the scheduled 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), with registrations commencing from August 6, 2026.
The competition is exclusively open to aspiring filmmakers from Jammu and Kashmir and aims to provide a prestigious platform for young storytellers to showcase their creativity, cinematic vision, and technical skills through original short films.
Aspiring and emerging filmmakers are invited to submit original short films with a maximum duration of five minutes, with the last date for submission being August 26, 2026. Applicants must be between 18 and 39 years of age as on September 1, 2026, and possess a valid Jammu and Kashmir domicile certificate.
The competition is being organised around the theme “Rang-e-Cinema: Frames of a New Jammu & Kashmir”, reflecting the evolving cultural, social, and creative narratives of the region while encouraging youth to present compelling stories through the medium of cinema.
Interested filmmakers and cinematographers are advised to register by visiting the official IFFJK website www.iffjk.org, where detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria, and the registration process are also available for ease of aspirants.
DIPR urges aspiring filmmakers from across Jammu and Kashmir to seize this opportunity and contribute towards strengthening the Union Territory’s growing film culture through innovative and impactful storytelling.
