Dharamshala Intl Film Fest

15 years. 15 editions. One community united by cinema. Here's a glimpse of the opening ceremony of DIFF 2026!

Catch Feathermen, directed by Vishwender Singh, at Picture Time 2! Sunday, 1 November | 10:45 AM Venue: Picture Time 2 See you at the screening!

Young Adults Programme curated by Monica Wahi showcased Birds on Ice, a story from the coldest place, with the warmest hearts. ⛸️ The crew of the film was joined by an audience of #DIFF2026 attendees and young adults who shared the feeling wonder and joy in resilience.

DIFF 2026 has begun ✨

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After several years, the DIFF Himalayan Film Fellows Programme is back, and we couldn’t be more excited! Supported by Arthshila, the 2026-27 programme brings together emerging filmmakers, with mentorship from Dechen Roder, Dominic Sangma and Umesh Kulkarni.

Heading to DIFF 2026? Save our festival map to find your way around.

A little look back at 15 years of DIFF ❤️

A volunteer-run festival, quite literally 🏃 From the big tasks to the little details, our volunteers make it all happen, year after year!

This collection of short and mid-length films follow young women as they navigate desire, identity and the expectations placed on them, finding their own ways to challenge conventions and make space for themselves. Catch these films at DIFF 2026!

This collection of short and mid-length films explores the ways memory and history are carried, lost and preserved, turning to questions of labour and displacement to reveal experiences that might otherwise remain unseen. Watch these stories unfold at DIFF 2026!

Day 4 brings conversations that look at cinema through different lenses, from long-held stereotypes about Panjab to a conversation on Sudhir Mishra’s 40 year journey through Indian cinema. The day also turns to the writing process, exploring how to move beyond imitation.

Making the festival special in more ways than one! As we come together for the 15th edition of DIFF, we’re grateful to all our gifting partners for being part of this year’s celebrations. Thank you for helping us welcome our filmmakers to DIFF 2026 with a little extra warmth 🎁

Day 3 of DIFF 2026 brings conversations on the evolving landscape of filmmaking, from the blurring boundaries between fiction and nonfiction to the legal essentials of protecting independent films and creative collaborations to AI’s possibilities and impact on filmmaking.

Through stories of environmental change, local histories and communities confronting new realities, this collection of short and mid-length films explores what happens when the familiar is unsettled and a sense of identity is put to the test. Watch these stories at DIFF 2026!

Made in collaboration with Royal Enfield and Green Hub, this cluster of short films celebrates community and storytelling from within. 🌱 These films shine a light on personal, local stories from the Himalayan regions of India.

Day 2 of DIFF 2026 brings conversations that look beyond the film itself to the people, processes and possibilities that shape cinema. Through three sessions, we explore the evolving role of producers in bringing films to life. Save a spot in your Day 2 plans!

This collection of short and mid-length films explore the relationship between past and present through shared memories, changing traditions and encounters that reveal how our understanding of the world shifts over time. Catch these films at DIFF 2026!

A peek at the people, preparations and little moments that make up DIFF ❤️ We’re so excited to see you all in a week!

Day 1 of DIFF 2026 brings two conversations exploring different facets of filmmaking, from the stories we tell to the images we create. Save a spot in your Day 1 plans for conversations that go beyond the screen.