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11th Nez International Flim Festival
26th to 29th March 2026
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NEZ International Film Festival (NIFF) is one of the most vibrant global platforms dedicated to celebrating world cinema. Showcasing the finest Feature Films, Short Films, Documentaries, and Ad Films, NIFF stands as a champion of independent filmmaking, creative storytelling, and emerging cinematic talent.
Entering its 11th successful year, NIFF has evolved into a dynamic hub that brings together filmmakers, creators, critics, media, and cinema lovers from around the world. The festival hosts offline screenings, filmmaker interactions, workshops, and press meets, offering an enriching space for meaningful creative exchange.
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Magic Lantern Film Festival is a unique Film festival that celebrates the best of European cinema. It only accepts European Cinema. Into its second year, the first edition showcased Cannes and Berlin and Oscar awarded movies from top rated Directors of European cinema fraternity. Magic lantern Film Festival is part of NEZ Foundation that also conducts the highly popular decade old NEZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. It accepts all formats of cinema, short, feature length, documentaries and smart phone shot cinema.
3rd NEZ Magic lantern Film Festival
(A Film Festival for European Cinema)
From 25th to 27th September 2026
2nd Day & The End of The World
A House of Love
Alien Brihaspati
Aquarium
Ayurveda
Eid Ka Kurta
Five
Hush Radio
Janani - The Story She Wrote
Jhanklai The Mystery
Kamazakhila
Molinas Borealis
Nadharer Bhela
No Smoking
Out of Context
Sapna
Shock Horror
Snow White Mission Vienna
The Crown of Exhaustion
The Sleeping Buddha
The turtlr poster
Trees poster
Utpat
We Are Australia
What Really Happened Was
When Cassandra Venice Speaks
The last
10 years
Awards
61PROJECT DONE
27SATISFIED VIEWERS
85 %
Will Roberts
NIFF ICON
Will Roberts is an award-winning American actor, recently recognized for his portrayal of General George C. Marshall in the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer (2023).With over 40 years of experience in the industry, his most notable works include:Film: In addition to Oppenheimer, he has appeared in productions such as The Killer (2023), Wineville (2024), A Soldier's Revenge, and The West and the Ruthless.Television and Streaming: He is one of the stars of the Amazon Prime series Studio City, for which the cast has received multiple awards, and has appeared in series such as Lucifer and The Resident. Voice Acting and Other Roles: He is a renowned voice-over and motion-capture (mo-cap) artist, having voiced characters in video games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Vesemir) and participated in Star Wars related projects as Han Solo. Achievements and Recognition SAG Award Winner (as part of the Oppenheimer ensemble cast).Recipient of honors such as the People's Choice Award and recognition at the Gold Derby Awards.He is also a professional speaker and an expert in audition techniques, having created the platform HowToSelfTape.com to assist fellow actors.
Einar Haraldsson
NIFF GOLDEN ACTOR AWARD
Einar Haraldsson (Iceland, 1955) is an actor and former police officer with a unique career path. After 19 years on the force and serving as Secretary General of the IPA, he worked for a decade as a bodyguard for actress Sandra Bullock.Since 2019, he has dedicated himself fully to acting, participating in Icelandic and international productions such as Ride the Wanted Trail, Copperhead Creek, and Johnny. His role in the Swiss thriller No Time to Think earned him the Best Actor award at the 2024 Munich Hall of Honour.
Lejon Stewart
NIFF GOLDEN ACTOR AWARD
LeJon (Lejon Stewart) is an actor, producer, and casting director best known for his role as a pirate in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, a character that even inspired a LEGO figure. With over 40 films to his credit, he has appeared in titles such as The Dark Knight Rises and Stigmata, as well as television series like Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Community.He recently won Best Actor at the Culver City Film Festival and Best Improv Actor at the Golden State Film Festival for the short film The Job. He is currently producing the feature film The Untitled Victor Dos Santos Project with his mother, Frankie Stewart. Off-screen, he is a key member of the charity Relief Alliance in Los Angeles.
Adrie van de Nieuwenhof
NIFF CREATIVE AWARD
Adrie van de Nieuwenhof is a self-taught Dutch artist known for creating a unique visual language that transcends borders and cultures.His work spans painting, ceramics, cartooning, and photography, driven by a philosophy of connection and purpose.From early recognition in Amsterdam to exhibitions in over 30 countries, his global presence continues to grow.He has received multiple international awards celebrating both artistic excellence and human impact.As a curator, he founded Art Friends on Tour and Art Kids on Tour, fostering global artistic collaboration.His iconic checkered suit symbolizes unity and stands against discrimination and inequality.Beyond art, he leads initiatives like Miss Art & Mister Art and A3 Magazine, redefining creativity, identity, and global cultural dialogue.
Golden Bridge
Micaela Soler Astorga
Journalist
Vivianne Tantra
Visual Artist & Painter
Ildiko Mile
Model
Elin-Margareta Nordin
Actress & Filmmaker
Simran Agarwal
A renowned fitness Trainer
Testimonials
Prana Pictures was happy to have participated. The films showcased were of high quality and the themes quite interesting. A great platform for independent and upcoming filmmakers to exhibit their talent. With such exposure and appreciation this forum will go a long way in helping emerging talent pursue their dreams.
Prana Pictures
superb is one word for this festival well curated films mr Sudeep sarkar is passionate human being and makes sure to make so special for the film makers my shortfilm happy birthday won the best film with social message. mr Sudeep spoke such kind words fr the film it was encouraging and totally fascinated how he and his team payed attention to every little effort .strongly recommend this festival to all.
Seemaa Desai
This is a good film festival and I am very honored to have selected my film"Enjoy The Moment" at the festival. Many thanks to you!
Famei Tang
NEZ International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals of India. It is a grand and unique platform for the film-makers to showcase their talent.
Anirban Chakraborty
Our film "Death Offers Life - last moments of Vincent Van Gogh" got the award for Best Director which is a great encouragement for us. We thank the entire festival team with our hearts.
Madhu R.
It was a wonderful experience ! I shall participate again next year if i am ready with my content !
Nesan Creations
It was wonderful experience at NEZ. Felt homely and loved by the hospitality. Thanks NEZ.
Invenger Technologies
very very homely familer team and all jury members,very nice n true cinema taste NEZ festival have. I m really happy and thankful to screen my first debut film. MAHAPRAYAN-the last journey(one shot feature film) and giving following awards... 1.best child artist., 2.best feature film with social messege.
NILESH KARAMUNGE
jaihind. MAJOR FILMS.
Rare are the festivals that are all heart and NEZ Film Festival is just that! I received my first award for my first film at NEZ and I couldn't have asked for a better gathering. Starting from the organizers to the jury, everyone was extremely helpful and a delight to meet. I was humbled by the encouragement and warmth that I experienced throughout the festival. Thank you NEZ! You're so very special to me!
Rohan Sharma
Director – The in betweens
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