The Indian Film Festival of Houston(IFFH)will take place onFebruary 27-28,2026,at theAsia Society Texas Center.Now in its 18th year,the Festival continues its legacy of championing powerful global storytelling with an exciting new vision and tagline:“Collaborate,Create and Deliver.”

The Festival will feature a curated selection of films,filmmaker Q&A sessions,in-depth panel discussions,and live performances by local artists,welcoming filmmakers and industry professionals from around the world.The Festival is open to the general public.

Beginning in 2026,IFFH is proud to introduce a new annual tradition—celebrating the cinema,cuisine,and music of a guest country alongside India.Inaugurating this global initiative,IFFH will celebrateFrance,the birthplace of cinema,with special programming highlighting French film and culinary excellence.

Over the past 17 years,IFFH has screened more than100 films in over 12 Indian languages,carefully selected from more than800 submissions.Many of these films have gone on to earn international recognition,including honors at theCannes Film Festivaland theAcademy Awards.The Festival has also curated acclaimed retrospectives,including a tribute commemorating thebirth centenary of Academy Award–winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

IFFH is honored to continue its long-standing partnership of over 13 years with theAsia Society Texas Centerand is delighted to collaborate withProducers Without Borders(PWB)for a special featured conversation.ThePWB Talk,to explore a timely and thought-provoking topic:“What’s Next in the Evolution of Films.”Discussion themes will include the impact of artificial intelligence on filmmaking,the changing relevance of mega cinemas,and the future of storytelling beyond traditional formats—spanning films,shorts,documentaries,web series,streaming platforms,and vertical content.

As part of the 2026 celebrations,IFFH will present theIFFH Lifetime Achievement Awardto the family ofJosé Griñán,a beloved Houston figure,in recognition of his extraordinary broadcast career and his lasting impact on IFFH as a dedicated Board Member whose leadership,generosity,and belief in the Festival helped shape its growth and mission.

TheIndian Film Festival of Houston,Inc.is a501(c)(3)nonprofit organization,supported by theConsulate General of India,Houston.Through film,dialogue,and cultural exchange,IFFH remains committed to building bridges across communities and celebrating global storytelling.

IFFH warmly welcomes audiences,filmmakers,and partners to join in this landmark celebration of cinema,collaboration,and culture.