A Village of Art. A Festival of Stories
HIFAF is where stories come alive in every form.
Film, music, movement, theatre each one a way to feel, to connect, to be seen. This edition brings a mix shaped by the people around it. And as the festival grows, so will the space we hold for more voices, more forms, and more of you. This isn’t just a gathering. It’s a growing community and it’s yours as much as it is ours.
A Village of Art. A Festival of Stories
HIFAF is where stories come alive in every form.
Film, music, movement, theatre each one a way to feel, to connect, to be seen. This edition brings a mix shaped by the people around it. And as the festival grows, so will the space we hold for more voices, more forms, and more of you. This isn’t just a gathering. It’s a growing community and it’s yours as much as it is ours.
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Welcome to HIFAF.
What began as a quiet dream is now unfolding in the heart of Himachal. HIFAF – The Himachal International Film & Art Festival is more than an event, it’s your space, built with love for you, who live and breathe stories. A place where filmmakers, writers, performers, designers, and dreamers like you come together, not just to screen films, but to explore the elements that bring stories to life!
Documentaries that stay with you long after the credits roll, offering a deeper look at the world we live in. Music that doesn’t just play it moves through you, telling its own story, whether through the quiet strum of a guitar or the energy of a live band. Theatre that doesn’t just entertain, but invites you to think, feel, and transform with every scene. And conversations that stir the soul, where every word spoken is a brushstroke in a larger canvas, giving voice to the stories that need to be told.
Over three days in Manali, we come together to celebrate the art that shapes storytelling. Through experiences that invite you to feel, reflect, and connect, we create an intimate space for creativity to flourish. And it doesn’t stop there. We carry these stories into Himachal’s villages, reaching people who might not have gone looking for art, but find themselves caught in it in deeply personal ways.
It’s yours in the way that stories become yours when they stay with you, shift something, and call you back.
Read more
Welcome to HIFAF.
What began as a quiet dream is now unfolding in the heart of Himachal. HIFAF – The Himachal International Film & Art Festival is more than an event, it’s your space, built with love for you, who live and breathe stories. A place where filmmakers, writers, performers, designers, and dreamers like you come together, not just to screen films, but to explore the elements that bring stories to life!
Documentaries that stay with you long after the credits roll, offering a deeper look at the world we live in. Music that doesn’t just play it moves through you, telling its own story, whether through the quiet strum of a guitar or the energy of a live band. Theatre that doesn’t just entertain, but invites you to think, feel, and transform with every scene. And conversations that stir the soul, where every word spoken is a brushstroke in a larger canvas, giving voice to the stories that need to be told.
Over three days in Manali, we come together to celebrate the art that shapes storytelling. Through experiences that invite you to feel, reflect, and connect, we create an intimate space for creativity to flourish. And it doesn’t stop there. We carry these stories into Himachal’s villages, reaching people who might not have gone looking for art, but find themselves caught in it in deeply personal ways.
It’s yours in the way that stories become yours when they stay with you, shift something, and call you back.
Book HIFAF: Experience the art!
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32.0883° N, 77.2167° E
Map Your Experience at HIFAF
Each space at HIFAF is a world of its own, crafted to bring people together, spark
conversations, and fuel creativity. From the intimate workshops in the Kathkuni Tower Halls
to the immersive experiences by the bonfire, the festival offers something for every artist and
art enthusiast.
Check out the map to find what all is in store for you!
32.0883° N, 77.2167° E
Map Your Experience at HIFAF
Each space at HIFAF is a world of its own, crafted to bring people together, spark conversations, and fuel creativity. From the intimate workshops in the Kathkuni Tower Halls to the immersive experiences by the bonfire, the festival offers something for every artist and
art enthusiast.
Check out the map to find what all is in store for you!
Cinematic Spaces
A 360-degree screen, mini theatre,an intimate space for revived classics that transform the landscape into a realm of films storytelling.
Amphitheatre
A stage for folk performances, music, and theatre, echoing the region’s rich cultural traditions.
Kathkuni Tower Halls
Traditional wooden structures overlooking the landscape, hosting intimate workshops on film, music, and movement.
People ka ped
A dedicated platform under the trees where words take center stage poetry, storytelling, and powerful conversations.
Bonfire & Jamming Grounds
An open space under the stars, where artists and audiences gather for free-flowing conversations and spontaneous musical session.
Exhibition Space
Dedicated areas for architecture and photo stories, curated and designed using raw, natural materials, celebrating art that is deeply connected to its surroundings.
Andretta Pottery Workshop
Reconnect with your inner child, get messy, move freely, and create with clay in the open air.
The Closet Artist
Return to where it all began, your creative self. No labels. No pressure. Just the joy of making
Movement and Voice Workshop
Move with intention, speak with presence where body and voice meet, something honest begins.
Visual Storytelling: Costume as Character Design
Costumes are more than clothes, they’re character, context, and story. Learn how what we wear on screen speaks before we do.
Own Your Body Workshop
Come back to yourself through breath, movement, and the quiet knowing your body holds.
Texture and frames: Wall Making Workshop
Build with your hands, tell with textures, shape stories out of soil, clay, and bamboo, the way our walls once did.
Cinematic Spaces
Amphitheatre
Kathkuni Tower Halls
People ka ped
Bonfire & Jamming Grounds
Exhibition Space
Andretta Pottery Workshop
Reconnect with your inner child, get messy, move freely, and create with clay in the open air.
The Closet Artist
Return to where it all began, your creative self. No labels. No pressure. Just the joy of making
Movement and Voice Workshop
Move with intention, speak with presence where body and voice meet, something honest begins.
Visual Storytelling: Costume as Character Design
Costumes are more than clothes, they’re character, context, and story. Learn how what we wear on screen speaks before we do.
Own Your Body Workshop
Come back to yourself through breath, movement, and the quiet knowing your body holds.
Texture and frames: Wall Making Workshop
Build with your hands, tell with textures, shape stories out of soil, clay, and bamboo, the way our walls once did.
It’s That Time Again
This year, HIFAF is all for you. Your stories, your art, your community. Three days of connection, creativity, and celebration in the heart of Himachal. Come together with storytellers, creators, and dreamers.
What Can You Expect at HIFAF 2025?
As the sun rises each day, you might find yourself in a screening hall where narrative features, documentaries, experimental shorts, and animated journeys open your eyes to fresh perspectives before slipping into a workshop where you explore new dimensions of yourself, or into conversations with the craftsmen who make it all possible. Whether you’re diving into rhythm and melody, exploring the power of words and images or discovering the charged intimacy of performance, each session draws you deeper into your own creativity.
Wander on, and you’ll come across exhibitions that invite you to feel deeply. These stories captured in striking photographs, built into architectural forms, and woven through the hands of local artisans open windows onto lives, cultures, and histories waiting to be explored.
And then there’s theatre, where storytelling unfolds in real time, raw and unfiltered. It’s more than a show; it’s a back‑and‑forth between stage and audience that lingers long after the curtain falls.
This isn’t just about what you’ll see, it’s about what you’ll experience, feel, and build together.
The Hills Are Calling – Book Your HIFAF 2025 Passes Now!
The Himachal International Film and Art Festival is back and tickets are officially live!
Join us this year as cinema, art, and music converge in the heart of the Himalayas. From indie gems to immersive art, every corner of HIFAF invites discovery.
Book your festival passes now: Book Now
Early birds get the best views (and vibes). See you in the mountains!
Something Beautiful is Brewing…
This year’s HIFAF curation is shaping up to be one of our most heartfelt yet and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Our programming team has been watching, listening, and curating voices from across the world. From stirring films to unexpected crossovers in art and performance , the lineup is almost ready.
Stay tuned !
The Hills Are Calling – Book Your HIFAF 2025 Passes Now!
The Himachal International Film and Art Festival is back and tickets are officially live!
Join us this year as cinema, art, and music converge in the heart of the Himalayas. From indie gems to immersive art, every corner of HIFAF invites discovery.
Book your festival passes now: Book Now
Early birds get the best views (and vibes). See you in the mountains!
Something Beautiful is Brewing…
This year’s HIFAF curation is shaping up to be one of our most heartfelt yet and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Our programming team has been watching, listening, and curating voices from across the world. From stirring films to unexpected crossovers in art and performance , the lineup is almost ready.
Stay tuned !
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