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KOLKATA, INDIA — 19 October 2026The third edition of the Fest5 International Film Festival (F5IFF) will take place from 20 to 24 November 2026 at the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) Auditorium, Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata.
Organised in collaboration with the Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the five-day festival will celebrate international cinema, cultural heritage, environmental awareness and youth participation.
Under the theme “Youth & Green,” F5IFF 2026 received 647 film submissions from approximately 80 countries, reflecting the festival's growing international reach.
With France as its focus country, the festival will present international films addressing environmental challenges, cultural identity, community traditions and contemporary social issues.
A special highlight includes Maasai Eunoto from Kenya, exploring the cultural traditions of the Maasai community, alongside environmental documentaries and films examining humanity's relationship with nature.
The festival will also showcase Life Near The Canal, a youth documentary created by participants from Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) Howrah as part of the festival's Youth & Green Initiative.
Beyond film screenings, F5IFF 2026 will feature filmmaker interactions, cultural exchanges and conversations encouraging young audiences to engage with cinema as a medium of awareness and change.
The festival will conclude on 24 November with its award ceremony, celebrating filmmaking excellence and meaningful storytelling.
Student registration is complimentary, encouraging greater youth participation in international cinema.
For festival details and registration, visit www.f5iff.com.