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ISLAMABAD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Season 3 - 2026

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At IIFF, we believe films have the power to inspire, educate, and entertain people from all walks of life. Islamabad International Film Festival takes places yearly, at an International Venue followed by a season at a National Venue.

IIFF is a platform that showcases World Class Cinema. The festival is dedicated to fostering filmmaking and nurturing the creativity of filmmakers serving its role as a bridge.

IIFF's Global Reach

2100

Submissions

96

Countries

5000

Filmmakers reached

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, two films captured hearts across borders:

🏆 Best International Short Film: Love

Congratulations to the incredible team behind Love — a story that beautifully proved how emotion transcends language, culture, and distance 🎥

From that same global stage, one local gem rose to the top:
🏆 Best National Short Film: Pullan

Bravo to the creators of Pullan for shining a light on the power of homegrown storytelling and making a mark that resonated far beyond borders 🎬

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, two films captured hearts across borders:

🏆 Best International Short Film: Love

Congratulations to the incredible team behind Love — a story that beautifully proved how emotion transcends language, culture, and distance 🎥

From that same global stage, one local gem rose to the top:
🏆 Best National Short Film: Pullan

Bravo to the creators of Pullan for shining a light on the power of homegrown storytelling and making a mark that resonated far beyond borders 🎬

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, one documentary stood tall:

🏆 Best Documentary: The Wall

Congratulations to the Team of "The Wall" behind this powerful piece — your work resonated deeply and reminded us of the impact of truth on screen. 🎥

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, one documentary stood tall:

🏆 Best Documentary: The Wall

Congratulations to the Team of "The Wall" behind this powerful piece — your work resonated deeply and reminded us of the impact of truth on screen. 🎥

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, these performances left a lasting impression:

🏆 Best Actress: Prosopagnosia
🏆 Best Actor: Love

A standing ovation to these incredible talents for bringing such depth and emotion to the screen.

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, these performances left a lasting impression:

🏆 Best Actress: Prosopagnosia
🏆 Best Actor: Love

A standing ovation to these incredible talents for bringing such depth and emotion to the screen.

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, these films stood out with excellence behind the scenes:

🏆 Best Director: Life Goes On
🏆 Best Screenplay: The Contact
🏆 Best Production: Sabyr
🏆 Best Editor: The Wall

Congratulations to these visionary teams — your work set a new standard in storytelling and craftsmanship.

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, these films stood out with excellence behind the scenes:

🏆 Best Director: Life Goes On
🏆 Best Screenplay: The Contact
🏆 Best Production: Sabyr
🏆 Best Editor: The Wall

Congratulations to these visionary teams — your work set a new standard in storytelling and craftsmanship.

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, these unforgettable stories rose to the top and lit up the screen at our Istanbul premiere:

🏆 Best Animation: Jus D’ Orange
🏆 Best Action: District 8

To every filmmaker who shared their vision — thank you. Your work moved us, surprised us, and kept us on the edge of our seats.

From over 1,100 submissions across 96 countries, these unforgettable stories rose to the top and lit up the screen at our Istanbul premiere:

🏆 Best Animation: Jus D’ Orange
🏆 Best Action: District 8

To every filmmaker who shared their vision — thank you. Your work moved us, surprised us, and kept us on the edge of our seats.

With over 1,100 submissions from 96 countries, the global storytelling talent this season was nothing short of extraordinary.

We celebrated World Class cinema at the Istanbul Premiere of Season 2, where these standout stories stole the spotlight:
🏆 Best Drama: At the End of the Day
🏆 Best Fiction: Ouroboros
🏆 Best Comedy: The Announcement

Huge congratulations to all the incredible storytellers – your work moved us, made us laugh, and left a lasting impact. 🏆

With over 1,100 submissions from 96 countries, the global storytelling talent this season was nothing short of extraordinary.

We celebrated World Class cinema at the Istanbul Premiere of Season 2, where these standout stories stole the spotlight:
🏆 Best Drama: At the End of the Day
🏆 Best Fiction: Ouroboros
🏆 Best Comedy: The Announcement

Huge congratulations to all the incredible storytellers – your work moved us, made us laugh, and left a lasting impact. 🏆

A powerful moment for Pakistani Cinema at the Islamabad International Film Festival - Istanbul Premiere, Press Conference!

As the fastest-growing film festival in South Asia, IIFF is more than just screenings — it’s a movement to elevate Pakistani stories, talent, and culture on the international stage. 🎥

At the heart of the conference was a vibrant exchange between filmmakers, audiences, and the press. Renowned actors Aly Khan, Naeema Butt, Noor ul Hassan, Qaiser Ali, and our visionary President Hassaan Imtiaz took the stage, not just to speak, but to listen.

They answered bold questions, shared their personal journeys, and sparked conversations about the future of Pakistani cinema — from global collaborations to nurturing the next generation of storytellers.

This wasn’t just a press event — it was a celebration of how far we’ve come and a call to action for where we’re headed.

Here's to building bridges through film and telling stories that travel beyond borders.

#IIFF2025 #PakistaniCinema #SouthAsianFilm #FilmForChange #CinemaOnTheRise #FutureOfFilm #InternationalStage

A powerful moment for Pakistani Cinema at the Islamabad International Film Festival - Istanbul Premiere, Press Conference!

As the fastest-growing film festival in South Asia, IIFF is more than just screenings — it’s a movement to elevate Pakistani stories, talent, and culture on the international stage. 🎥

At the heart of the conference was a vibrant exchange between filmmakers, audiences, and the press. Renowned actors Aly Khan, Naeema Butt, Noor ul Hassan, Qaiser Ali, and our visionary President Hassaan Imtiaz took the stage, not just to speak, but to listen.

They answered bold questions, shared their personal journeys, and sparked conversations about the future of Pakistani cinema — from global collaborations to nurturing the next generation of storytellers.

This wasn’t just a press event — it was a celebration of how far we’ve come and a call to action for where we’re headed.

Here's to building bridges through film and telling stories that travel beyond borders.

#IIFF2025 #PakistaniCinema #SouthAsianFilm #FilmForChange #CinemaOnTheRise #FutureOfFilm #InternationalStage

An unforgettable evening of connection and collaboration at the Networking and Private B2B sessions of IIFF Season 2 – Istanbul Premiere. A vibrant gathering of Pakistan’s top actors, Turkish Media, and Industry Professionals from both countries, coming together to celebrate creativity, culture, and cross-border partnerships 🎬

An unforgettable evening of connection and collaboration at the Networking and Private B2B sessions of IIFF Season 2 – Istanbul Premiere. A vibrant gathering of Pakistan’s top actors, Turkish Media, and Industry Professionals from both countries, coming together to celebrate creativity, culture, and cross-border partnerships 🎬

We were honored to have our incredible panelist Naeema Butt, Ali Khan, and Noorul Hassan, lead an inspiring panel talk on the vital role actors play in shaping our culture and society. Their insights and experiences were truly enlightening. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!

One of the most meaningful moments from this season of IIFF was witnessing them take the stage for a deeply moving panel talk. Their conversation on the evolving role of actors in shaping not just stories on screen, but the very culture and conversations of our society, was nothing short of inspiring. We are immensely grateful to have such thoughtful, fearless voices as part of the IIFF family.

#iiff #filmfestival #pakistanfilmindustry #filmindustry #istanbul🇹🇷 #pakistan

We were honored to have our incredible panelist Naeema Butt, Ali Khan, and Noorul Hassan, lead an inspiring panel talk on the vital role actors play in shaping our culture and society. Their insights and experiences were truly enlightening. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!

One of the most meaningful moments from this season of IIFF was witnessing them take the stage for a deeply moving panel talk. Their conversation on the evolving role of actors in shaping not just stories on screen, but the very culture and conversations of our society, was nothing short of inspiring. We are immensely grateful to have such thoughtful, fearless voices as part of the IIFF family.

#iiff #filmfestival #pakistanfilmindustry #filmindustry #istanbul🇹🇷 #pakistan

Kicking off at IIFF Istanbul!

Following the Day 1’s Red Carpet Premiere, celebrities, partners, and executives came together to officially inaugurate the festival with a powerful rendition of the national anthems during the Opening Ceremony. 🎬

Let the celebration of cinema begin!

Kicking off at IIFF Istanbul!

Following the Day 1’s Red Carpet Premiere, celebrities, partners, and executives came together to officially inaugurate the festival with a powerful rendition of the national anthems during the Opening Ceremony. 🎬

Let the celebration of cinema begin!

Mariam Mirza, attended IIFF 2025, adding star power to a festival dedicated to celebrating diverse cinematic voices. Her presence reflected the strength of Pakistan’s television and film industry on an International stage. @mariammirzaofficial

Mariam Mirza, attended IIFF 2025, adding star power to a festival dedicated to celebrating diverse cinematic voices. Her presence reflected the strength of Pakistan’s television and film industry on an International stage. @mariammirzaofficial

Turkan Atay, famous for her content in Pakistan and Turkiye, brought her signature charm and creativity to IIFF's red carpet. With a unique voice that resonates across digital platforms, her presence highlighted the evolving intersection of cinema and online storytelling! @turkanpk

Turkan Atay, famous for her content in Pakistan and Turkiye, brought her signature charm and creativity to IIFF's red carpet. With a unique voice that resonates across digital platforms, her presence highlighted the evolving intersection of cinema and online storytelling! @turkanpk

Acclaimed TV director Kashif Nisar-known for "Ranjha Ranjha Kardi" and "O Rangreza", graced IIFF red carpet.

Representing his creative partnership with Nashpati Prime and Q&K Productions, he continues to champion bold, meaningful storytelling in Pakistani television. @kashifnisar26frames

Acclaimed TV director Kashif Nisar-known for "Ranjha Ranjha Kardi" and "O Rangreza", graced IIFF red carpet.

Representing his creative partnership with Nashpati Prime and Q&K Productions, he continues to champion bold, meaningful storytelling in Pakistani television. @kashifnisar26frames

Hassaan Imtiaz, President of the Islamabad International Film Festival, led the festival with his vision and dedication to creating a platform for Pakistani and worldwide cinema to collaborate under one roof.

Celebrating storytelling, paving the way for artistic exchange on a global scale. Shining the spotlight on Pakistani cinema on a global stage. @iamhassaanimtiaz

Hassaan Imtiaz, President of the Islamabad International Film Festival, led the festival with his vision and dedication to creating a platform for Pakistani and worldwide cinema to collaborate under one roof.

Celebrating storytelling, paving the way for artistic exchange on a global scale. Shining the spotlight on Pakistani cinema on a global stage. @iamhassaanimtiaz

We're honored to have Qaiser Ali as our strategic partner. As the founder of Nashpati Prime and the creative mind behind iconic shows like 'Hasna Mana hai', he continues to redefine digital storytelling.

His role as co-producer of the critically acclaimed Kabuli Pulao and co-owner of Q&K Productions showcases his dedication to quality content. With four consecutive Lux Style Critic Award, he has left an unwavering mark at Pakistan's TV industry. @officialnashpatiprime @mr.qaiserali

We're honored to have Qaiser Ali as our strategic partner. As the founder of Nashpati Prime and the creative mind behind iconic shows like 'Hasna Mana hai', he continues to redefine digital storytelling.

His role as co-producer of the critically acclaimed Kabuli Pulao and co-owner of Q&K Productions showcases his dedication to quality content. With four consecutive Lux Style Critic Award, he has left an unwavering mark at Pakistan's TV industry. @officialnashpatiprime @mr.qaiserali

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