Darbhanga International Film Festival
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The Darbhanga International Film Festival (Darbhanga IFF) is an annual festival in Darbhanga, Bihar, founded in 2013 and organized by the Darbhanga Film Club. It is notable for positioning Darbhanga as a cultural center for cinema in Bihar while bringing together filmmakers and audiences from India and abroad through screenings, awards, and cultural events. It showcases international, national, and regional films across feature, short, documentary, animation, music video, and web series categories, making it a broad platform for independent and regional cinema. [1][3][4][6]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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