The Times of India • 25 Dec 2025
12TH KHAJURAHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026
WHERE CINEMA
MEETS HERITAGE
16-22 DECEMBER 2026
KHAJURAHO, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA
A celebration of cinema, culture and new possibilities, bringing filmmakers, artists, audiences and global cinema together in the heart of Khajuraho.
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FESTIVAL THEME
INNOVATION • SUSTAINABILITY • DEVELOPMENT
A Celebration of Cinema, Culture & New Possibilities.
12 EDITIONS.
ONE SHARED LOVE
FOR CINEMA.
Since 2015, the Khajuraho International Film Festival has brought filmmakers, artists, audiences and cultural communities together through cinema.
Set against the extraordinary heritage of Khajuraho, KIFF creates a platform for Indian and international voices through films, conversations, learning and cultural exchange.
KIFF 2026
SEVEN DAYS
THE 12TH EDITION
SEVEN DAYS
OF CINEMA
16-22 DECEMBER 2026
Film screenings, masterclasses, workshops, panels, cultural programmes and networking bringing diverse cinematic voices together in Khajuraho.
EXPLORE FESTIVAL 2026 →
FILMS ◆
MASTERCLASSES ◆
WORKSHOPS ◆
PANELS ◆
CULTURAL PROGRAMMES ◆
NETWORKING ◆
FILMS ◆
MASTERCLASSES ◆
WORKSHOPS ◆
PANELS ◆
CULTURAL PROGRAMMES ◆
NETWORKING ◆
CALLING FILMMAKERS
YOUR STORY.
YOUR STORY.
OUR SCREEN.
Submit your film to the 12th Khajuraho International Film Festival 2026.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM →
FEATURE FILM
SHORT FILM
DOCUMENTARY
ANIMATION
STUDENT FILM
INDIAN CINEMA
INTERNATIONAL CINEMA
THE WORLD OF CINEMA
EXPLORE FILMS & GUESTS →
FILMS. FILMMAKERS. STORIES.
Discover the films, filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, jury members, international guests and industry professionals coming together at KIFF 2026.
THE WORLD COMES TO KHAJURAHO
CINEMA CONNECTS US.
Discover international films, filmmakers, delegates, partner festivals and cultural exchange programmes from around the world.
France
South Korea
Brazil
Germany
India
Iran
Japan
USA
Italy
FROM KHAJURAHO TO THE WORLD.
EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION
THE FESTIVAL DESTINATION
A CINEMATIC
A CINEMATIC
JOURNEY
LIKE NO OTHER.
Experience cinema alongside the temples, art, architecture and culture of Khajuraho a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DISCOVER KHAJURAHO →
MEDIA & ARCHIVE
MOMENTS FROM KIFF
Explore photographs and videos capturing the films, guests, screenings, workshops, red carpets and celebrations of KIFF.
Opening Ceremony 2024
Masterclass Session
Open Air Screening
Heritage Walk
Red Carpet Arrivals
Industry Panels
STORIES BEHIND THE STORIES
KIFF CONVERSATIONS
Unfiltered conversations with filmmakers, actors, artists and creative voices from the world of cinema.
Saurabh Shukla Full Interview | Life Story | Bollywood
Official KIFF Conversation with the veteran actor & director.
Beyond the Script: A Candid Conversation with Indira Tiwari
Exploring nuances of screen acting and storytelling.
The Success of Iranian Films | KIFF Interview
Deep dive into international artistic exchange.
LATEST FROM KIFF
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Festival announcements, guest reveals, film selections, interviews, press releases and media coverage.
11th Khajuraho International Film Festival Inaugurated
Coverage of the opening of the seven-day festival and Anupam Kher's participation at the inauguration.
Anupam Kher's Flight to KIFF Cancelled Due to Weather
Cultural Events Witness Energy, Enthusiasm and Participation of Film Lovers
IN COLLABORATION WITH
POWERED BY PARTNERSHIPS
Government institutions, tourism partners, corporate sponsors, media, knowledge partners and international organisations.
YOUR JOURNEY
STARTS HERE.
12TH KHAJURAHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026
16-22 DECEMBER 2026 • KHAJURAHO, INDIA