KVIFF 2016

6 to 13 January 2016

• Festival is noncommercial and offers free entry to all, however by registration only.
• Special activities for collegians and youngsters. Around 10000 students from 60 colleges will participate in the festival.
• Eco Bazaar will be the point of attraction this year.
• 175 films will be screened/shortlisted from 1200 films from 25 countries.
• Number of national, international film production houses are associated with the festival.
• Over whelming  response for the film competition. Best 15 will be screened out of 160.
• Open Forum: Film makers will interact with audience about their creativity.
• Photography competition Best 100 photographs will be displayed out of 9000 received.
• Various programs related to Smart City will be conducted for citizens, photographers and film makers.
• Daily Press Meets at PatrakarSangh.
• Slogan and My Idea Competition: Best entries to be rewarded and displayed.
• Green Band concert and Street Play Competition will be introduced this year.
• ‘ParyavaransnehiSahityaSammelan’, Cultural and multimedia program are some of the highlights of the festival.
• Around 10 conferences will be held on different topics.
• Children’s day will be celebrated with special activities such as quiz, skits, drama etc.
• Around 80 programmes designed to create awareness among children, youngsters, women, citizens and experts also.
• More than 50 organizations will actively participate in the festival.
• 7 KirloskarVasundharaHonours and 4 KirloskarVasundharaSatkarswill be presented to the personalities / organizations for the significant contribution to the field.
• Smart walks related to the theme will be arranged in and around Pune daily at 8 am during the festival.
• Audio - visual lectures, Open forums, Childrens Rally, ecofriendly products exhibition and Slogan / Concept Competition will enrich the festival.