GAFF 2026 Strengthens Film Culture in Northeast India with Houseful Screenings and Workshops

The Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2026 has surged ahead with remarkable audience turnout, reinforcing its position as Northeast India’s premier cinematic event. Held at Jyoti Chitraban, the festival is showcasing 26 films from India and 10 Asian countries over four days, blending regional voices with international perspectives.

Organized by Trending Now Media with support from the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GAFF has seen houseful screenings of films from Assam, Manipur, Vietnam, and beyond. The festival also features masterclasses, workshops, and interactive sessions, offering cinephiles a deeper understanding of filmmaking and criticism.

Key Highlights

• Strong audience turnout with packed screenings on the second day.
• Films screened include works from Assam, Manipur, Vietnam, and other Asian nations.
• 26 films in total, representing 10 countries plus India’s diverse languages.
• Upcoming screenings include Assamese film River Tales (Noi Kotha), Marathi feature Blossoming Almond, and Malayalam film Victoria.
• Festival aims to strengthen film culture and promote cross-border cultural exchange in Northeast India.
• Veteran actor Bishnu Kharghoria to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sources: The Hindu, The Statesman, The Shillong Times, IANS, NFDC official release