About this event
HEY KOLKATA! YOUR STORIES MATTER.
The 3rd edition of Fest5 International Film Festival (F5IFF) is coming to Kolkata from 20–24 November 2026, bringing five days of international cinema, environmental storytelling, cultural heritage and inspiring youth-driven conversations.
Organised in collaboration with the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the festival celebrates the theme “Youth & Green.”
With 647 film submissions from approximately 80 countries, F5IFF 2026 brings together powerful films and diverse perspectives, with France as the Focus Country.
What to Expect:
- International documentaries, short films and feature films
- Environmental and climate-related cinema
- French and international film showcases
- Filmmaker interactions and cultural conversations
- Community and heritage storytelling
- Youth filmmaking initiatives
- Film awards and special recognitions
A special highlight is "Life Near The Canal", created by young participants from Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y), Howrah, as part of the F5IFF Youth & Green Initiative.
FREE ENTRY — OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Students, young filmmakers, cinema lovers and the general public are warmly invited. Advance registration is encouraged, as seating is limited.
Dates: 20–24 November 2026
Venue: Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) Auditorium, Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata, West Bengal.
Free Audience Registration: https://tickets.f5iff.com/audience-pass.php
Festival Website: https://www.f5iff.com
কলকাতা, বিশ্বসিনেমার উৎসবে আপনাকে স্বাগত!
২০–২৪ নভেম্বর ২০২৬ | সল্টলেক সেক্টর V, কলকাতা।
সকলের জন্য প্রবেশ সম্পূর্ণ বিনামূল্যে।
Five Days. Many Voices. A Brighter Tomorrow.
www.f5iff.com
