About Cineyatra International Film Festival

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.

The Cineyatra Concept

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.

Vision

To establish cinema as a powerful medium of cultural connection and social relevance.

Regional stories gain wider visibility
Independent filmmakers find meaningful opportunities
Cinema becomes accessible to diverse audiences
Cultural narratives are preserved and promoted

Mission

Promote Regional Cinema

Supporting diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives.

Support Emerging Filmmakers

Providing a platform through screenings and exposure.

Encourage Storytelling

Highlighting socially and culturally relevant films.

Build Creative Network

Connecting filmmakers, artists, and audiences.

Festival Scope

Multi-city travelling festival across North India
International, National & Regional screenings
Focus on independent filmmakers
Industry sessions & discussions

Closing Note

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.

Be a Part of the Journey

Submit your film and take your story across India.


Submit Your Film 🎬