WELCOME TO DHAKA FILM FESTIVAL 2025!
The Dhaka Film Festival aims to:
Promote quality films with strong social, cultural & human values.
Encourage independent and emerging filmmakers.
Create a space for artistic freedom, innovation, and dialogue.
Strengthen Bangladesh’s presence on the global cinema map.
DFF believes cinema is more than entertainment—it is a powerful medium for awareness, empathy, and change.
- Team DHAKA FILM FESTIVAL
JURY BOARD
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- Berlin, Germany
- San Francisco, CA
- Toronto, Canda
- Tokyo, Japan
EDITORIAL
ABOUT
This year, 1ˢᵗ Dhaka Film Festival 2025 proudly opens submissions to film students’ short films, welcoming the next generation of storytellers.
We work closely with filmmakers, supporting them at every step – from selection to screening and promotion. Through carefully curated programs and engaging festival events, we help their films reach the right audiences and create lasting impact beyond the festival.
History
Founded in 2025 by a group of film graduates from Stamford, ULAB, Pathshala, Jagannath & Kabi Nazrul University. The festival was created as a space for film lovers to discover, support, and celebrate outstanding creative talent.
Mission
Our mission is to create an inclusive space for filmmakers and audiences to connect, share ideas, and experience the power of cinema.
