Guwahati’s Jyoti Chitraban buzzed with excitement on the second day of the 2026 Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF). Just like the opening day, screenings were packed to capacity, with enthusiastic audiences flocking from all corners.
Five captivating films from Assam, Manipur, and Vietnam lit up the screens, drawing massive turnouts across categories. This four-day extravaganza celebrates the richness of Asian and Indian cinema through a curated selection of 26 standout films.
Organized by Trending Now Media in collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GAFF is making waves in Northeast India.
Day 3 promises more thrills with Dr. Pankaj Bora’s Assamese ‘River Tales (Noi Kotha)’, Nehal Ghodke’s Marathi ‘Blossoming Almond’, Shivaranjini’s Malayalam ‘Victoria’, Shivadhvaj Shetty’s Tulu ‘Imbu’, and Monet Roy Saha’s Bengali ‘Parobasi (Ethnic Migration)’. Also on deck: ‘Let’s Have a Cup Of’, Brian Hung’s (Hong Kong) ‘Milk Tea’, Jargal Purevdash’s (Mongolia) ‘If Only I Could Hibernate’, Jungkuk Han’s (South Korea) ‘A Poet of the River’, and Maharshi Tuhin Kashyap’s Assamese ‘Kok Kok Kouk.
Workshops and masterclasses add depth. Film critic Christopher Dalton leads ‘Ways to Understand Cinema: Film Criticism and Appreciation’, offering insights into critical viewing. Filmmakers Utpal Borpujari and Anupama Bose discuss ‘Managing Independent Films: Funds, Festivals, and Future’.
Running until January 25 at Jyoti Chitraban, GAFF showcases 26 films from 10 Asian countries. As the region’s only Asian film festival, it bridges cultures, bringing Asian cinema to Northeast India and fostering cross-border exchanges that enrich India’s cultural tapestry.