Himalayan Film Festival returns with second edition from September 29

THFF returns for 2nd edition in Ladakh, Sept 29-Oct 3. It will bring Indian cinema beyond the mainstream to Himalayan landscapes. Vikramaditya Motwane, Janhvi Kapoor, Achal Mishra, Rima Das, Dominic Megam Sangma, Amit Sharma, Satyanshu Singh to participate

The second edition of The Himalayan Film Festival (THFF) will be held in Ladakh from September 29 to October 3, the organisers announced on Tuesday.

According to a press release, the film gala will bring the magic of Indian cinema beyond the mainstream, to the landscapes of the Himalayas.

It will be organised by the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) of the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh.

Acclaimed film titles promising a cinematic journey that spans "emotions, narratives, and cultures" including Haqeeqat, which was filmed in Ladakh, Spawo (Warrior), Ama (Mother), Jungwa: The Broken Balance, Lunana: A Yak In the Classroom, Por Thozhil, Sunpat, and the evergreen Lage Raho Munna Bhai are part of the THFF line-up.

Besides film screenings, the festival will offer events including the Screenwriters Lab, Short Film Competition, Photography Workshop, and Masterclasses, curated by esteemed professionals from the Indian film industry.

Padma Angmo, Commissioner/Secretary, Information, Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, said they are happy to return with the second chapter of the festival after its inaugural session in 2021.

"The primary aim of organising the festival is to provide a platform to local Ladakhi filmmakers to showcase their films, to encourage local talent, build their capacity, connect them to experts and the market. It is a small community, but one that is very active and very creative.