New Delhi: Smile Foundation has announced the 12th edition of the Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY), scheduled to take place from 28 January to 3 February 2026 in New Delhi and multiple locations across India.
Positioned as a unique platform for Good Cinema, SIFFCY champions inclusive storytelling by welcoming diverse perspectives and ensuring accessibility for all. The festival aims to use cinema as a bridge of empathy, bringing audiences closer through meaningful stories created for and about children and young people.
The 2026 edition will spotlight the values of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, reinforcing SIFFCY’s commitment to socially conscious cinema that inspires dialogue and understanding.
Screenings and festival activities will be hosted at the PHDCCI Auditorium Complex, New Delhi, along with other venues nationwide. The detailed programme and schedule are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
SIFFCY is an initiative of Smile Foundation and has grown into a prominent cultural platform that celebrates films with purpose, impact, and heart.