The Fest5 International Film Festival (F5IFF) is an international film festival held in Kolkata, showcasing cinema as a medium for cultural exchange, environmental awareness and social change. The third edition takes place from 20 to 24 November 2026 at the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) Auditorium in Salt Lake Sector V, Kolkata, in collaboration with AnSI, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
The 2026 edition follows the theme “Youth & Green” and received 647 film submissions from approximately 80 countries. The five-day programme includes international documentaries, short films, feature films, filmmaker interactions, cultural discussions and special presentations. France is the focus country for this edition, highlighting opportunities for international cinematic collaboration.
The festival places emphasis on youth participation, environmental consciousness, cultural heritage and community engagement. Audience passes are free and require advance registration, subject to availability.
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How to Reach Kolkata
1. By Air: The Kolkata international airport, better known as the Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, is located at Dumdum. It connects Kolkata with all the major cities of the country as well as the world.
2. By Rail: The Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two major railheads situated in the city. Both these stations are well connected to all the important cities of the country.
3. By Road: The West Bengal state buses and various private buses travel to and from different parts of the country at a reasonable cost. Some places near Kolkata are Sunderbans (112 km), Puri (495 km), Konark (571 km) and Darjeeling (624 km).
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3. Hand sanitiser and wet vibes can go long way
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