where every film is an experience
Pakistan's First Digital Film Festival
GIFF is a standalone platform for independent filmmaking, creative expression, voicing your thoughts along with immersive entertainment. GIFF will support emerging and established voices, discover award-winning filmmakers, curate innovative and interactive experiences, and introduce new ideas through premieres, exhibitions and panel discussions.​
6th EDITION
FESTIVAL 2025
3 _ 12 OCTOBER
Registration is open for the selections of films that wish to participate in the 6th edition of the Gandhara Independent Film Festival. The deadline for film submissions is July 31st, 2025
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Watch Anywhere, Anytime
PlayGIFF is your place to be introduced to the world of independent cinema as we bring you an exclusive lineup of short and feature films from our previous festival editions & fresh upcoming releases.
Stream handpicked films and latest festival favorites directly on your mobile, computer or tablets anywhere, anytime at your ease without paying any subscription!
Get Your Short Film Reviewed
The selection of short film reviews you see below are mostly for films submitted to us. In this instance, the filmmaker has requested us to watch and provide a short film review.
Thematic Program Empowered Womxn
Empowered Womxn celebrates women filmmakers, highlight inclusive themes and empower women storytellers across all digital platforms. The idea behind making an exclusive women-led festival is to bring the necessary diversity change in the independent film landscape and to make room for broadened perspectives in all areas of cinematic world.
GIFF GALLERY
GIFF aspires to create meaningful moments and cherishes them. They fuel us to come back with an even stronger festival each year. We take pride in celebrating achievements that inspire us, and work tirelessly to enhance the film experience for all.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
@GandharaFilmFestival
The vision of the festival is to create a dynamic community for all young independent filmmakers in Pakistan and around the world to showcase the best of their stories
MEET OUR ADVISORS
Magic happens when brilliant minds unite on a creative journey. That’s how GIFF began, and how we’ll grow. Our advisors are the intellectual and creative backbone of everything we do.
FILMMAKERS’ REVIEW
Explore what past participants have to say about their GIFF experience and discover how the festival supports, celebrates, and elevates creative voices. From returning directors to first-time submitters, these reviews capture the spirit of the GIFF community.
PAST EDITIONS
The GIFF online archive features five past editions of the festival, and is available for you to browse or search. It’s designed as a resource for festival-goers, film enthusiasts, students, historians, and anyone interested in exploring the films GIFF has showcased over the years.
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