Woodpecker International Film Festival

21/02/2026

Legendary Ethiopian Filmmaker Haile Gerima received the prestigious Berlinale Camera at the 76th Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival.

Berlin International Film Festival - official website

14/02/2026

Team WIFF at the premiere of directed ASSI.

The film hits hard from the very first frame—raw, fearless, and unapologetically urgent. It dives headfirst into questions of power, identity, and resistance, and doesn’t let you look away.

The vibe at the venue was electric, made even more powerful by the presence of and , both true embodiments of bold, uncompromising cinema. The chatter, the anticipation, and then that moment when the lights dimmed and the room fell silent—the kind of silence reserved for stories that matter.

ASSI doesn’t just tell a story; it confronts you, provokes you, and stays with you long after the credits roll. Walking out, it was clear the film had struck a nerve—sparking conversations, reflections, and a strong reminder of cinema’s power to challenge, question, and awaken.

22/10/2025

WIFF Founder Director, Rao Narender Yadav pays his tribute to the legendary actor in this article on The Press

Chhoti Si Baat was a delightful ensemble, elevated by Amol Palekar’s shy charm, Vidya Sinha’s graceful warmth, and Ashok Kumar’s sage wit. Amid this gentle brilliance, Asrani’s flamboyant Nagesh provided the perfect comic contrast, making the film both tender and hilariously memorable, write...

06/09/2025

What's the true worth of film festivals like Woodpecker International Film Festival? National Award winning filmmaker Nandan Saxena shares his deeply evocative message

16/08/2025

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Meena Devi Longjam a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below. Alright, Meena Devi thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Do you have a hero? What have you learned from them? My heroes are people who are...

15/08/2025

This Independence Day, we celebrate not just our past, but the boundless creativity and spirit that will shape our future.

Happy 79th Independence Day!

21/07/2025

(1978) made us fall in love with cinema’s power to thrill, surprise, and stay with us forever – an unmatched legacy left behind by , who passed away on July 20, 2025. WIFF Director Rao Narender Yadav cherishes the cinematic gift that Barot gave to us

Don made us fall in love with cinema’s power to thrill, surprise, and stay with us forever – an unmatched legacy left behind by Chandra Barot, who passed away on July 20, 2025 RAO NARENDER YADAV Don was a childhood favourite—and continues to be so even now. It’s a film that isn’t just watc...

18/06/2025

Guess who’s coming back? returns soon to the big screen

25/05/2025

02/01/2025

Have a creatively engaging year ahead...

07/09/2024

, distinguished film scholar, curator, critic and author passed away at 88. A huge loss for Asian and Indian cinema. Our heartfelt condolences. 🙏