Hummingbird International Film Festival

15/01/2026

Not a stop. A breath.

28/05/2025

From bold animation to soul-stirring documentaries, we explored every shade of storytelling.
Audiences from around the world laughed, cried, and conversed—frame by frame, thought by thought.
Awards celebrated brilliance, but it was the shared love for cinema that stole the show.
✨ This was more than a festival—it was a global heartbeat of film.

25/05/2025

People from different corners of the globe sat side by side—watching, feeling, and reflecting together.
Strangers became friends as stories sparked conversations, laughter, and deep reflections.
We didn’t just screen films—we created a shared experience, where cinema became a universal language.
💫 Thank you for being part of this unforgettable celebration of culture, connection, and creativity.

22/05/2025

From passionate cinephiles to curious wanderers, diverse souls gathered under one roof to celebrate cinema. Audiences from across cultures watched our screenings, shared heartfelt conversations, and exchanged ideas that transcended borders.
We laughed, we learned, and we lived stories together — on screen and beyond.
🎬 Here's to the power of film, connection, and a festival that brought the world a little closer.

11/05/2025

✨ A Glimpse of the 4th Hummingbird International Film Festival 2025 ✨

🎬 A festival of dreams, passion, and global creativity.

02/04/2025

✨ Announcing the Winners of the *4th Hummingbird International Film Festival 2025* ! ✨

This year, we proudly showcased 42 incredible films from around the world, spanning diverse categories such as Animation, Human Rights, Video Art, Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Documentary, and more. Congratulations to all the talented filmmakers who made this edition unforgettable!

🏆 WINNERS LIST:

🎬 Best Animation – The Strange Case of Human Cannonball
🎥 Director: Roberto Valencia | 🇪🇨 Ecuador

🎬 Best Human Rights – Only When You Bury Me In This Earth
🎥 Director: Nima Shahmalekpur | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

🎬 Best Video Art – Sweet Moon
🎥 Director: Mayur Prakash Kulkarni | 🇮🇳 India

🎬 Best Fiction – LET IT BE: BLOOM
🎥 Director: Yurugu Matsumoto | 🇯🇵 Japan

🎬 Best LGBTQ+ – Second Thought
🎥 Director: Chris Stanley | 🇺🇸 United States

🎬 Best Documentary – Women of Bissau
🎥 Directors: Juan García de la Fuente, Dave Jackson | 🇮🇳 India

🎬 Best Director – Tumi Robe Nirobe
🎥 Director: Benu Bina Banik | 🇮🇳 India

🎬 Best Cinematography – LET IT BE: BLOOM
🎥 Director: Yurugu Matsumoto | 🇯🇵 Japan

🎬 Best Actor – I Have No Place to Cry
🎥 Director: Dani Alvarado | 🇺🇸 USA

A heartfelt thank you to all the filmmakers, jury members, and audience for making this edition of Hummingbird International Film Festival 2025 a grand success! Stay tuned for more cinematic brilliance ahead.

02/04/2025

Closing Film: Monihara 🎬

Wrapping up the 4th Hummingbird International Film Festival 2025 with the spellbinding "Monihara", directed by Subhadeep Biswas! A gripping 34-minute cinematic masterpiece from India in our Non-Competition section.

About the Film: Bhushan is under huge financial debt, yet his love for Moni, his wife remains unfazed. However, Moni values her ancestral jewels and luxurious lifestyle more than him.

🎭 Cast: Samardashi Dutta, Indrani Sengupta
🎥 DOP: Anvesh Varala

A tale that lingers beyond the screen—mystical, intense, unforgettable. Don't miss this cinematic gem! 🌟

01/04/2025

01/04/2025

What a remarkable day—filled with vibrant sights, feelings, and experiences. Like Caesar’s Veni, Vidi, Vici, we’ve conquered the first day, and now we’re eagerly awaiting April 2nd. 🌟🍿

We hope you’ve had as much fun as we did, just like little hummingbirds sipping nectar from the blooms of sublimation.

Join us again tomorrow at the Hummingbird International Film Festival 2025 🎥.✨.
If you miss it, you’ll miss out on a cinematic experience you won’t forget! 🎬🎉

31/03/2025

🌟 Meet Our Team - Hummingbird International Film Festival 2025 🌟

Festivals are a labor of love, joy, and beauty! ✨ We are thrilled to introduce our incredible team of dedicated members and volunteers who are bringing the magic of cinema to life. 🎬❤️

Organized by Cloud 9 Studios, the Hummingbird International Film Festival 2025 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of storytelling, creativity, and cinematic brilliance. 🎥✨

🔥 Meet the Team 🔥

🎭 Rajan Nath – Festival Director
🎨 Basudeb Mondal – Creative Director
🎬 Aniyun Roy – Festival Executive Director
💻 Kaustav Chakraborty – Technical Officer
📽️ Mainak Mukherjee – Programming Director
📋 Supriyo Sardar – Festival Management Head
📱 Ish*ta Marick – Digital Media Manager
🎭 Sreeparna Ghosh – Creative Manager
📢 Kaninika Majumder – Social Media Manager
🎨 Poulami Guha – Artistic Director
🔹 Anangsha Nanda – Management Associate
🔹 Debopriya Paul Santra – Management Associate
📝 Akash Biswas – Content Writer

📅 Event Details:
🗓️ Date: April 1-2, 2025 (Tuesday - Wednesday)
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Preview Theatre, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute

Join us as we embark on a cinematic journey filled with passion, art, and storytelling! 🌟 Stay tuned for more updates.

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30/03/2025

"Lights, Camera, Action! 🎬✨

Join us at the ‘4th Hummingbird International Film Festival’ for two days of cinematic brilliance on 1st & 2nd April at SRFTI, from 2 PM to 6 PM. Experience a curated selection of thought-provoking films that celebrate storytelling in its purest form. Whether you're a cinephile or just looking for artistic inspiration, this is your chance to witness powerful narratives unfold on the big screen.

Check out the screening chart and mark your favorites! See you there!

28/03/2025

We are honored to have Cloud 9 Studios as our official partner in Hummingbird International Film Festival 2025.

You are welcome at 4th Hummingbird International Film Festival, 2025, at the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute.

📅 Dates: 1st - 2nd April 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Preview Theatre, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute