Guwahati: The much-awaited Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) 2025 is set to take place at the historic Jyotichitraban Film Studio in Guwahati from February 7. The three-day film festival aims to showcase some of the best Asian movies from across Asia.
The festival will feature over 200 feature films from countries such as Iran, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Azerbaijan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Turkey. Oscar-nominated films such as In the Arms of the Tree, an Iranian/Persian masterpiece, and Shambhala, a critically acclaimed film from Nepal, will be screened alongside 13 outstanding Asian films and six remarkable Indian films during the event.
A special competitive section exclusively for films from North-East India will honour exceptional talents in categories such as Best Film, Best Direction, Creativity, Technical Excellence, and more. The shortlisted films from the northeastern region are likely to be announced by the selection committee soon.
"For the very first time, we are offering our filmmakers a platform to interact with Asian filmmakers and understand their filmmaking techniques. We are acquiring some of the best Asian movies for prices ranging from Rs. 2 to 6 lakhs. Fortunately, both government and private organizations are sponsoring us for this festival. Audiences can purchase individual tickets for Rs. 300 and watch all the films being showcased. The final film on the closing day will be My Melbourne, directed by Rima Das, Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, and Onir," Creative Director of GAFA, Himjyoti Talukder, shared his thoughts on the festival during an exclusive interaction with Business North East (BNE).
Moreover, the organizing committee has revealed that the budget for the fest is yet to be finalized. The GAFF concludes on February 9.
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