JFF 2025: India's Premier Traveling Film Festival Returns
Introduction to JFF 2025
India's most inclusive and far-reaching film festival is back! The Jagran Film Festival (JFF) 2025, recognized as the world's largest traveling film festival, has officially opened its doors for entries.
Global Participation
In previous years, the festival received over 5,000 entries from 72 countries, establishing JFF as a global platform for cinematic talent. Each year, around 500 films are meticulously selected through a rigorous process and showcased during a 75-day screening event.
Festival Locations and Dates
This year, JFF will take place across 14 cities in 8 states of India.
The 2025 edition will kick off with a grand opening ceremony in Delhi on September 4. Following this, the festival will travel to cities including Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hisar, Ludhiana, Ranchi, Patna, Meerut, Agra, Gorakhpur, and Dehradun. The closing ceremony will be held in Mumbai from November 13 to 16.
Film Categories and Evaluation
The festival welcomes feature films, short films, documentaries, and student films from both India and around the world. All entries are evaluated by esteemed industry experts, and winners are honored at a grand awards ceremony in Mumbai.
Vision of the Festival
Basant Rathore, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Brand Development at Daily Jagran, stated, "At the Jagran Film Festival, we believe that exceptional cinema should not be confined by geographical boundaries. Every impactful story deserves to be seen, heard, and felt across the cities, towns, and cultures of our country. This year, as we travel to 14 cities, our goal remains the same: to bring meaningful cinema closer to the people and provide filmmakers with a platform to showcase their art to diverse and aware audiences."
A Unique Cinematic Experience
Thanks to its unique traveling format and commitment to reaching all types of audiences, the Jagran Film Festival has become a historic celebration that connects filmmakers and cinema lovers through storytelling.
