Welcome to 2nd Edition
LUCKNOW
International Film Festival
Welcome to the 2026 Lucknow International Film Festival – Lucknow’s newest gateway to groundbreaking cinema from around the world.
3rd, 4th & 5th November
Pahlaj Nihalani
An eminent film producer, stalwart of the Indian film industry, and former Chairman of the CBFC — he nurtured countless artists who went on to leave their own lasting mark on Indian cinema.
HIS FILMS
Film Festival at your Destination
Welcome to the second edition of the Lucknow International Film Festival (LIFF) – a fresh and dynamic platform in Mumbai dedicated to celebrating bold voices and diverse stories from across the globe. As we plant the first seeds of what promises to be a thriving cinematic journey, LIFF is here to honour the art of filmmaking and the universal power of storytelling—right in the heart of Lucknow.
Venue
PVR INOX, Saharaganj Lucknow
Screening
3rd Nov ’26 (10 Am to 10 Pm)
4th Nov ’26 (10 Am to 10 Pm)
5th Nov ’26 (9 Am to 5 Pm)
Award Ceremony
5th Nov ’26 (6:30 Pm -10 Pm)
Kindly Note!
Awards for the night are 100 plus! Submit your films and cross your fingers, our esteemed jury will handpick the selection.
N Chandra
Rajeev Verma
Sanjay Masoom
Latha Srinivasan
Soham Shah
Rakesh Bedi
Subash Sahoo
Arif Shahdoli
Anil Dubey
Manoj Joshi
B N Tiwari
Gunter Weig
Rajeev Choudhary
Kamlesh Pandey
Atul Mohan
Awards
Submit your film and claim your award
Best Story
Best Director
Best Writer
Best Actor
Highlights
From Media exposure to great hospitality
Star Guest List
Live Music
Awards
Media Interaction
Winner Interviews
Special Note
Legends Personality Awards
The Legends (U.P.) Personality Awards is a special segment dedicated to honoring the rich artistic legacy of Uttar Pradesh by celebrating legendary icons of the past (Legends) across key creative fields. This initiative bridges generations by paying tribute to timeless contributions while recognizing present-day excellence in cinema, music, literature, and performance arts.
🌟 Honoured Personalities
1. K. Asif
Director
2. Bharat Bhushan
Actor
3. Nargis Dutt
Actress
4. Naushad
Music Director
5. Rahi Masoom Raza
Writer
6. Munshi Premchand
Writer
7. Prakash Mehra
Producer
8. Majrooh Sultanpuri
Lyric Writer
9. Sujit Kumar
Actor – Negative & Positive Roles
10. Kanhaiyalal
Character Artist – Negative Roles
11. Nazir Hussain
Character Artist – Positive Roles
⭐ Special Award
12. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Former Prime Minister of India • Poet
A really distinguished group—cinema, literature, music, and public life all together.
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Upload Your Movie
We’re in search of exceptional films, spanning from regional content to international full-length movies and short films. Your involvement in this festival, where we celebrate freedom of speech through both big and small screens, is eagerly welcomed! Your participation promises to make this occasion truly momentous for us.
Prestigious Awards for Outstanding Films in Lucknow.
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