Cinema father International Film Festival-26
Cinema Father International Film Festival stands on the belief that cinema is not a product, not an algorithm, not a momentary distraction — but a living legacy passed from one generation to the next. We honor the fathers and foremothers of cinema — the pioneers, rebels, poets, and truth-seekers — who believed that a single frame could challenge power, heal trauma, and preserve memory.
In an age of speed, Cinema Father chooses depth.
In an age of volume, we choose voice.
In an age of content, we choose cinema.
This festival exists to protect films that dare to slow down, to question, to observe, and to endure. Films that respect silence. Films that trust the audience. Films that are not afraid to be human. Cinema Father is a space for filmmakers who create not for applause, but for posterity. For films that may not go viral — but will remain vital.
We do not celebrate trends. We celebrate truth.
We do not chase numbers. We preserve meaning.
Cinema Father is not nostalgia. It is responsibility.
We welcome films that are:
Driven by vision, not formula
Rooted in truth, observation, and human experience
Willing to slow down, question, and endure
Independent in spirit — regardless of budget or scale
We do not prioritize
Virality or commercial trends
Algorithm-friendly storytelling
Popularity over purpose
We believe a powerful film does not shout — it stays.
Our selection process values:
Authentic voice
Clarity of intention
Emotional and intellectual honesty
Respect for cinema language
Cinema Father exists for filmmakers who create films they would want to be remembered for — not merely consumed.
If your film is made with patience, conviction, and belief in cinema’s lasting power, this festival is your home.
Rambhul Singh
Festival Director
