Gandhara Independent Film Festival 2026 — Edition 7

The Gandhara Independent Film Festival (GIFF) 2026 returns to Karachi for its seventh edition, uniting independent filmmakers, cinephiles, and creative communities across three days of film screenings, storytelling, and networking at the National Academy of Performing Arts. A Cirque Films initiative, GIFF is a celebration of independent cinema and the diverse voices shaping Pakistani and global film culture. Now in its seventh year, the festival continues to serve as a vital platform for independent storytellers and a gathering point for Pakistan's creative community. Venue partner: National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) Strategic partner: See Prime Founded by: Cirque Films