New Delhi and other places in India, India
28.01.2026 - 03.02.2026 (dd.mm.yyyy)
Rhythm: annual, next Event afterwards (probably): 2027
Competitive Original Children's Film Festival
Director/s: Mishra, Jitendra (contact person)
Prizes: ECFA Award
Programs: Features, Shorts, Animations, Documentaries, Workshop for children/young people, Films made by children/young people
Number of films (app.): 150
Age of audience: 6 - 25
Number of spectators (app.): 50.000
Festival's recognition: international
Media coverage: international
Notes/description: SIFFCY (Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth) is a special film platform initiated by India’s leading development organization Smile Foundation and organised in partnership with the European Union. The festival is devoted to a greater appreciation of meaningful cinemas made for children and youth which can bring change in the society by showcasing those films, supporting emerging filmmakers, recognizing the pioneers and leaders of the similar industry and by promoting the diverse perspectives of Good World Cinema. IThe annual week-long festival - SIFFCY in New Delhi attracts thousands of filmmakers, industry professionals and Cinephile from across the world and more than 50000 young spectators take part in the festival every year. In addition, it reach out to above 500000 audience through it’s round the year outreach program siffcy@schools.
This festival is a member of 
Contact:
Smile Foundation
161 B/4, 3rd Floor, Gulmohar House, Yusuf Sarai Community Centre
110049 New Delhi
India
Phone: ++91-8882193950
Internet: http://www.siffcy.org