Day 2 of GAFF 2026 at Jyoti Chitraban in Guwahati exploded with the same electric vibe as Day 1—housefull boards everywhere and audiences pouring in. Five films hailing from Assam, Manipur, and Vietnam commanded attention, proving the festival’s magnetic pull.
This showcase of 26 films over four days dives deep into Asian and Indian cinema’s treasures, curated for maximum impact.
With Trending Now Media at the helm, alongside NFDC and the I&B Ministry, GAFF is redefining film culture in the region.
Gear up for Day 3: Assamese ‘River Tales (Noi Kotha)’ by Dr. Pankaj Bora, Marathi ‘Blossoming Almond’ (Nehal Ghodke), Malayalam ‘Victoria’ (Shivaranjini), Tulu ‘Imbu’ (Shivadhvaj Shetty), Bengali ‘Parobasi (Ethnic Migration)’ (Monet Roy Saha), ‘Let’s Have a Cup Of’, Hong Kong’s ‘Milk Tea’ (Brian Hung), Mongolia’s ‘If Only I Could Hibernate’ (Jolzargal Purevdash), South Korea’s ‘A Poet of the River’ (Jungkuk Han), and Assamese ‘Kok Kok Kouk’ (Maharshi Tuhin Kashyap).
Don’t miss the workshops: Christopher Dalton demystifies film criticism in his masterclass, while Utpal Borpujari and Anupama Bose tackle indie film funding and festivals.
Set to conclude January 25, GAFF features 26 films from 10 Asian nations. As Northeast India’s groundbreaking Asian cinema hub, it sparks cross-cultural conversations, weaving international stories into the fabric of local heritage.