Cineyatra International Film Festival (CIFF) 2026–27 is a travelling cinematic caravan across India, dedicated to curating independent stories, regional voices, and discovering the next generation of filmmaking talent.
By moving beyond a single-location format, the festival enables films to reach diverse communities, cinematic sensibilities, and cultural landscapes.
Cinema is meant to travel.
Through its multi-city format, the festival connects filmmakers with audiences across regions, allowing stories to engage with diverse cultures and perspectives.
This approach expands the life of a film beyond a single screening location, creating a more inclusive, immersive, and far-reaching festival experience.
To establish cinema as a powerful medium of cultural connection and social relevance.
Supporting diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives.
Providing a platform through screenings and exposure.
Highlighting socially and culturally relevant films.
Connecting filmmakers, artists, and audiences.
Cineyatra International Film Festival is an initiative to make cinema more accessible, mobile, and deeply connected to people.
By taking films across cities, the festival expands both audience reach and storytelling impact — creating a platform where cinema evolves beyond boundaries.