SRINAGAR: Shri Rohit Bhat, Festival Director Jammu Film Festival (JFF), called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today and briefed him on the upcoming 5th edition of the Jammu Film Festival, scheduled to be held in Jammu on 28th–29th September 2026.

It was informed that the 5th edition of the Jammu Film Festival has received 210 film submissions from 35 countries. Following the selection process, 41 films from 16 countries have been shortlisted for screening, in addition to 12 regional films from Jammu Kashmir that will be presented separately in a special regional showcase section.

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