The Khandesh International Film Festival (KIFF), a historic cinematic event, is set to take place in Jalgaon, marking the city’s first-ever international film festival. Organized by MOHRAN’s Productions and Castle of Dreams Mini Film City, the festival is a groundbreaking platform for filmmakers worldwide. With registrations now open until February 26, the event promises to be a game-changer in the world of cinema.
A Visionary Team at the Helm
KIFF is spearheaded by an esteemed team of industry veterans, bringing their expertise and passion to this grand initiative:
Festival Directors: Utkarsh K. Nemade (World Record-Holding Filmmaker) & Munesh Dhake (Renowned Production Designer)
Programming Director: Gayatri Thakur (Versatile Artist)
Festival Coordinator: Pranjal Sharma (Actor & Model)
Core Organizing Team:
Programme Coordinators: Bhushan Patil and Vivek Patil
PR – Neel Deshpande
Communication Director: Dr. Prachetan Potdar
Technical Director: Bhavesh Pande
Logistics Director: Shubham Nemade
Creative Director & Content Writer: Raani Choubey
A Celebration of Diverse Cinema
KIFF offers a platform for a wide range of cinematic expressions, featuring films in multiple categories:
Short Films
Music Videos
Documentaries
Ad Films
Mobile Films
Animation (2D/3D)
Student Films
Montages
Micro-duration Films
Feature Films
Social Media Shorts
Digital Content
Filmmakers will compete for over 15 prestigious awards, recognizing excellence in areas such as:
Direction
Screenplay
Cinematography
Editing
Sound Design
Acting
Production Design
Additional honours will be awarded to exceptional narratives, documentaries, debut filmmakers, and experimental cinema.
Exclusive Insights from the Organizers
Utkarsh K. Nemade, Festival Director:
“Our vision for KIFF is to establish Jalgaon as a cultural hub that connects global filmmakers, ignites creativity, and celebrates cinematic brilliance. This is not just a festival; it’s a movement to put Khandesh on the global map of filmmaking.”
Munesh Dhake, Festival Director:
“We aim to create a platform where every story finds its voice, every creator finds their space, and every idea gets the recognition it deserves. KIFF is about more than films – it’s about fostering a global community of storytellers.”
