Bhubaneswar Film Festival

Celebrating Indian cinema’s cultural diversity through films, masterclasses & conversations. Bhubaneswar’s annual multilingual film festival.

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From Mary Kom and Neerja to Parmanu and Maidaan, screenwriter Saiwyn Quadras has crafted some of contemporary Hindi cinema’s most compelling real-life stories.

Join him at the #BFF2026 Masterclass on Screenplay Writing and gain insights into the craft of screenwriting.

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A powerful reflection from filmmaker Ketan Mehta featured in Odia Cinema@90: Rhythms, Renditions and Reflections, the scholarly publication series of the Bhubaneswar Film Festival. #BhubaneswarFilmFestival #BFF2026 #IndianCinema #KetanMehta #CinemaCulture #FilmFestival

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From the BFF archives — filmmaker Prakash Jha on why platforms like the Bhubaneswar Film Festival matter in bringing India’s linguistic and cinematic diversity to the forefront. 🎥
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Ahead of the 3rd Edition of Bhubaneswar Film Festival, we reflect on Anant Mahapatra’s words on the rich aesthetic foundation of Odia films from 'Odia Cinema@90'. #BFF2026 #OdiaCinema #BhubaneswarFilmFestival #OdiaCinema90 #AnantMahapatra #GoldenEra #ClassicCinema

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A timeless perspective from the Bhubaneswar Film Festival archives. #BFF2026 #BhubaneswarFilmFestival #OdiaCinema

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When cinema challenges us to think, feel, and respond—it becomes transformative.
Remembering the enduring voice of Mrinal Sen.
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Veteran filmmaker Prasant Nanda reflects on the journey of Odia cinema through changing times, challenges, and transformation.
A timeless perspective from the Bhubaneswar Film Festival archives.
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From Moods and Madness: In Memoriam—a reflection on the legends who shaped our cinematic memory.
Remembering Uttam Mohanty, a towering presence in Odia cinema.
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The story so far… 🎬✨
Moments, memories, masterclasses, and the magic of cinema.
Here’s a glimpse of the Bhubaneswar Film Festival journey as we gear up for our 3rd edition.
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Words that remind us why cinema matters.
A thought from celebrated filmmaker Subhash Ghai.
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Three years. Countless stories. One shared love—cinema. 🎥
BFF returns this June.
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