Gandhara Independent Film Festival

Founded by Cirque Films

Pakistan's First Digital Film Festival

where every film is an experience

ABOUT GIFF

Founded in 2020, 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.

EMPOWERED WOMXN 2025

Back for the fourth time, GIFF is excited to present Empowered WOMXN 2025. This event celebrates the stories, strengths, and journeys of women through films created by female filmmakers, celebrating International Women’s Day with powerful stories from around the world.

FESTIVAL 2024

The 5th edition of GIFF has come to a close and we are grateful for a myriad of reasons. The first is, and has always been, the ardent supporters who watch the curation and provide the impetus for us to continually programme quality films.

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PLAY GIFF

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