SIFFCY

Day 1 of @siffcy marked the Opening Ceremony and a full day of European cinema, discussions, and workshops. Engaging exchanges on film and culture set the tone for SIFFCY 2026, ending with the opening dinner. #EUIndiaEkSaath

@siffcy – Day 2 @smilefoundation initiative dedicated to @socialpwds was filled with inspiration, talent, and a celebration of inclusion. The day featured Divyang achievers who shared their inspiring life journeys and accomplishments, motivating everyone present with their resilience and determination. Adding vibrancy to the event, Divyang students from the Amar Jyoti Trust delivered an outstanding dance performance that showcased their confidence, creativity, and excellence. Additionally, students from the @islrtc presented a powerful mime act that effectively highlighted the importance of inclusive education and equal opportunities for all. The event reaffirmed the commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and empowered society for persons with disabilities. #DivyangAchievers #InclusiveIndia @Drvirendrakum13 @blvermaup @mygovindia @PIB_India @vickyroy87

Walking the Yellow Carpet for a cause at the 12th SIFFCY – Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth, Delhi. Adv. Tashi Gyalson, Former Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, accompanied by Sh. Tonyot Tashi, State Vice President, BJP Ladakh, attended the 12th SIFFCY and also the screening of the promo for Little Big Dreams—a poignant short film crafted by children with special needs from Ladakh, supported by the 6th LAHDC Leh. It proudly premiered at Cannes Film Festival - Bharat Pavilion in 2025. This year's SIFFCY embodied cinema's power as an inclusive global language, showcasing 140+ films from 40+ countries alongside international festival directors, ambassadors, UNESCO, CIFEJ, DePWD representatives, and global organizations.The highlight was engaging with the vibrant delegation of both Children's and Teachers from PM Shri Government High School, (Specially Abled) Chushot, Ladakh on an intensive exposure tour and training in Jodhpur and Delhi, emphasizing inclusive education and taking part in the 12th SIFFCY. Their curiosity, confidence, and dreams reaffirm why storytelling for children and youth is so vital. Heartfelt thanks to Mr. Jitendra Mishra, Mr. Santanu Mishra, and Ms. Shweta Parakh for their visionary leadership, warmth, and unwavering dedication to fostering meaningful cinema and young voices worldwide. Cinema inspires, Children lead and Dreams grow little by little, big by big. @LAHDC_LEH

🎬🇪🇺 Day 3 at EU at @siffcy marked a reflective and celebratory close spotlighting storytelling for young audiences and meaningful dialogue through cinema and concluding with the Award Ceremony and Reception, addressed by @EUAmbIndia. #EUIndiaEkSaath

& the Winner is... Delighted to have been part of Int'l Feature Film Jury of @siffcy this year along with leading Festival Directors from Germany & Poland. Long live cinema! Kudos to Jitendra Mishra and his team for making SIFFCY truly global. @kamakhyanarayan @mukulkanitkar

Ladakh Children's flim Little Big Dream screen at SIFFCY (Smile Int'l Film Festival for Children & Youth) an initiative of #SmileFoundation India to engage, educate & empower young minds through @siffcy @LadakhSecretary @ashishkundra @lg_ladakh @EduMinOfIndia

Scheduled from 28 Jan to 3rd Feb 2026 in New Delhi and several other locations across India. Celebrating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Good Cinema. For more details log on to siffcy.org

12th Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY2026), hosted by Smile Foundation in partnership with the European Union, and supported by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.

Presenting the Official winner of the ECFA award : GRANDPA, LET'S GO! by Olga Chajdas from Poland, Czech Republic 🇵🇱 🇨🇿

Scheduled from 28 Jan to 3rd Feb 2026 in New Delhi and several other locations across India. Celebrating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Good Cinema. For more details log on to siffcy.org

12th Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY2026), hosted by Smile Foundation in partnership with the European Union, and supported by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.

Presenting the winner of the SIFFCY 2026 CIFEJ Award : I Accidentally Wrote a Book from Netherlands, Hungary 🇳🇱 🇭🇺

Scheduled from 28 Jan to 3rd Feb 2026 in New Delhi and several other locations across India. Celebrating Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Good Cinema. For more details log on to siffcy.org

12th Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY2026), hosted by Smile Foundation in partnership with the European Union, and supported by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.

And the winner for the Film Critic Circle of India is I ACCIDENTALLY WROTE A BOOK by Nora Lakos from Netherlands, Hungary 🇳🇱🇭🇺