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Guwahati, India · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The Guwahati Asian Film Festival (GAFF) is an annual festival in Guwahati, Assam, dedicated to showcasing cinema from across Asia, with special attention to Indian and North Eastern filmmaking. It is notable as the first Asian film festival in Northeast India and for positioning Guwahati as a cross-cultural hub for Asian cinema, industry dialogue, and audience engagement.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2023
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