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3rd Edition I-Film Festival 2026
Like previous year, this year we proudly present I-Film Festival 2026 — a grand gathering of visionary filmmakers, storytellers, and cinema professionals from around the world. It brings together creative minds to showcase powerful films, explore the art of storytelling, and dive deep into the future of cinema through screenings, masterclasses, and workshops by industry experts.Â
Why You Should Join The I-Film Festival ?
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This year, we return with an even bigger with I-Film Festival,
uniting cinema icons, emerging talent, and creative mindsÂ
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Shortfilm
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AI Content
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On Spot
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Still Stories
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Music
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Dance
Opening Film “Baab” at 3rd Ifilm Festival 2026
An Emirati Psychological Fantasy Film Directed by Nyla Al Khaja and Music Score by AR Rahman
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Our Visionary & Esteemed Steering Committee
Tamer Karawan
Music Composer
Magdy Ahmed Ali
Film Director, Actor & Screenwriter
Wael Darwish Mohd
CEO, Focus Film Rentals
Hisham Soliman
Film Producer
Amer Al Murry
Film Producer, Director
Mansoor Al Dhaheri
Founder Film gate Productions
Roland Daou
Founder of Media Mania FZ LLC
Dr. Ghassan Frache
Senior Academic Leader, ADVETI
Abhay Sinha
President, Film federation of India
C Kalyan
Chairman SIFCC
Rajiv Shah
President, IBPG
Jitendra Vaidya
President, IPF, UAE
S Venkatesh
Secretary PIOCCI Gulf Chapter
CA Krishnan NV
Chairman ICAI
Dr.(CA) Sahitya Chaturvedi
Secretary General IBPC
Team Behind
Nasser Mahaboob
President of South Indian Artistes' Association, Actor, Producer & Director
Adnan
Venture Capitalist
Rockline Venkatesh
Film Producer, Exhibitor, Actor & Distributor, Rockline Entertainments
Dr Ishari K Ganesh
Film producer, Chairman VELS Film International
Ravi Kottarakkara
President Film Federation of India & South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce
RK Selvamani
Film Director President, Film Employees Federation of South India
Upasana Mittal
CEO, Innovative Group
Do You Have any questions about the Ifilm Festival?
Exploring powerful storytelling techniques that connect deeply with audiences worldwide.
How to participate in the competitions?
You can participate by submitting your entry through our official website. Once registrations open, submission links for each competition will be shared on our website and social media platforms.
When is the masterclasses taking place?
The masterclass schedule will be announced soon. Dates and timings will be shared on our website and official social media channels once confirmed.
How to attend the masterclass?
You can attend the masterclasses by registering through our website. Once registrations open, booking links and full details will be shared on our official platforms.
When is panel discussions taking place?
The panel discussion schedule will be announced soon. Dates and session details will be shared on our website and official social media platforms once confirmed.