OUR STORY

Festival History

THE HEART OF IBIFF INDIA

The journey of our "Indo Bangla International Film Festival" began in June–July 2016. Reaching the people of rural Bengal through cinema in places like Amlajora, Durgapur, and Barakar in Bardhaman was truly a memorable milestone for us. From the very beginning, our vision has been to build a cultural bridge between India and Bangladesh through the medium of film, art, and culture.

In 2017, we organized a one-day film festival at Vidyasagar Sabha Griha in Barasat, North 24 Parganas. The event was graced by filmmakers, artists, and cultural personalities from both Bangladesh and West Bengal. Notable guests included Bangladeshi actress Tanima Sen, actor Yuvraj Khan, along with many other distinguished personalities from the world of cinema and culture.

Since its inception, our festival has always given special importance to poets, writers, and literary personalities. Over the years, the festival has evolved into a vibrant platform that brings together filmmakers, artists, and lovers of culture. We have been honored by the presence of legendary actress and Mahanayika Sabitri Chatterjee, Bodhisattva Majumdar, Abhik Bhattacharya, Santwana Basu, as well as many renowned actors, actresses, and musicians who have attended our events as special guests.

Our festival has showcased films created by filmmakers from different parts of India and various countries around the world. Even during the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when the world came to a standstill, we continued our mission without interruption. From that time onward, we began organizing online screenings while also continuing our offline activities regularly.