Kashmir Pen News Service
Srinagar, November 7, 2025: The 5th edition of the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) concluded today with a vibrant closing ceremony and award presentation held in Srinagar, marking the grand finale of a week-long celebration of world cinema.
The seven-day festival brought together filmmakers, artists, and cinema enthusiasts from across the globe, showcasing diverse films that celebrated creativity, storytelling, and cross-cultural exchange.
Prominent political activist Ms. Safina Beig graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, lending prestige and encouragement to the festival’s mission of promoting independent cinema. Distinguished personalities including Reena Choudhary (politician and entrepreneur) and Lalit Parimoo (renowned Bollywood actor) attended as Guests of Honor, adding further significance to the event.
The final day featured screenings of notable films such as ‘In a Framework’, ‘43’, ‘Matric Pass’, ‘Parenting Special Needs Children: Cerebral Palsy’, and ‘Shushur – The Frozen Times’, each applauded for their compelling narratives and artistic depth.
The award ceremony, held in the afternoon, honored filmmakers across multiple categories—Short Films, Documentaries, Animation, and Feature Films—recognizing both emerging and established talents who have contributed to the growth of cinema in Kashmir and beyond.
AWARD RESULTS:
• Best Fiction Film (Student Section): Stitch
Jury Mention: Paper Boat
• Best Documentary Film (Student Section): Plastic Shahmar
• Best Animation Film: In a Framework
• Best Short Film: Last Drop
Jury Mentions: My Daddy Is My Hero, I Won’t Cry Tomorrow, A Night After All
• Best Short Documentary: Trans Kashmir
Jury Mentions: Aatish-e-Tilism, Parenting Special Needs Children: Cerebral Palsy, J. L. Kaul – A Man of Action
• Best Feature-Length Documentary: Ricard Dance
• Best Feature Film: Rasa
Jury Mentions: Love in Forti’s, Malavazhi, Shushur – The Frozen Times
The organizers extended heartfelt gratitude to all filmmakers, participants, guests, and supporters whose efforts made the 5th edition of KWFF a resounding success.
The festival continues to serve as a vital platform for cinematic voices from Kashmir and beyond, inspiring new storytellers and strengthening the region’s cultural and artistic identity through the power of cinema.
— Kashmir Pen
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