From 28 January to 3 February 2026, the 12th Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFFCY) unfolded as a powerful celebration of meaningful cinema, cultural diversity, and shared human values. Featuring 150+ critically acclaimed films from over 50 countries, the festival engaged 50,000+ children at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi, while simultaneous screenings across 50+ locations nationwide extended its impact far beyond a single venue.
Through SIFFCY@Schools, the festival reached young audiences in Bengaluru, Nakodar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Kathua, Nagpur, Goa, Vadodara, Halol, Nurmahal, Phagwara, Tumkur, and Sundernagar—bringing global creativity and spirit of empathy and incusivity into classrooms across India.