Smile International Film Festival for Children: Watch Actress Raveena in Gorgeous Look

Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY) is a special film platform 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. It caters to young people (aged 6 to 25) with just about every level of interest in film, whether to watch and enjoy, create their own work or take things a stage further and find out more about a career in the film or television industry. 

The Smile International Film Festival, officially known as the Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY), boasts a relatively young but impactful history. Here's a breakdown of its journey and significance. Actually, it was launched in 2015 and initiated by Smile Foundation, a leading Indian development organization, SIFFCY aimed to engage, educate, and empower young minds through "good cinema. Acknowledging its great and impressive presence, the festival has grown steadily, showcasing over 100 films from over 50 countries in its recent edition.

The third edition of the ‘Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth’ (SIFFCY) was inaugurate in New Delhi.

Actress Raveena Tandon participatd in the event and said that movies are the best media to educate our children, so I also want to thank SIFFCY which has acted as a media to communicate goodness to our children, as it is the right time to educate them what is good and what is bad for them.

SIFFCY (Smile International film festival for children & youth) is one of a flagship initiatives of India’s leading development organisation Smile foundation launched in 2015 with an objective to engage, encourage, educate & empower young people through Good Cinema, screenings of value based films, interactive sessions, capacity building activities & related workshops. 

The festival has created a benchmark in its category and has already been recognised as a highly credible international film festival for young audiences.

Significance:

Promoting Quality Cinema for Youth: SIFFCY champions films with positive messages and diverse perspectives, enriching young minds with stories beyond mainstream entertainment.

Cultural Bridge: The festival fosters cross-cultural understanding by presenting films from various countries, exposing youth to different realities and experiences.

Nurturing Creativity: SIFFCY encourages budding filmmakers through dedicated categories for children's films and interactive workshops with industry experts.

Addressing Social Issues: The festival tackles important social issues relevant to young people, like the pandemic's impact, through film screenings and discussions.

Platform for Recognition: SIFFCY awards prestigious accolades like the European Children's Film Award and CIFEJ Award, providing international recognition for outstanding children's films.