Director & Writer
Soham P. Shah
Soham P. Shah is an Indian film director and writer known for 'Kaal', 'Luck', and the critically acclaimed 'Kartam Bhugtam'.
A black-and-gold celebration of stories that move the world — feature films, OTT originals, ad-films, documentaries, shorts and every form of moving image.
An eminent film producer, stalwart of the Indian film industry, and former Chairman of the CBFC — he nurtured countless artists who went on to leave their own lasting mark on Indian cinema.
KOLKATA
CineDream Kolkata International Film Festival was founded on a simple idea — that cinema, in any language and any length, deserves a stage as luxurious as the dreams it carries. From a thirty-second ad film to a three-hour epic, every story lit on a screen is part of one continuous human story.
Read Our StoryThe festival unfolds over two days at PVR INOX — AVANI MALL, near the 2nd Hooghly Bridge in Howrah — opening with a full day of curated screenings, and closing with the black-and-gold awards night.
Doors open, inaugural screenings across features, shorts and documentaries, followed by filmmaker Q&As.
Final screening block — OTT films, ad films, music albums and the singing showcase — leading into the awards night.
A black-and-gold ceremony honouring every winner across our cash-prize, honorary and Legends of Bengal categories.
Soham P. Shah is an Indian film director and writer known for 'Kaal', 'Luck', and the critically acclaimed 'Kartam Bhugtam'.
Veteran Tamil director known for 'Thotta Chinungi' and dialogues for acclaimed films including 'Pudhiya Mugam'.
Director, screenwriter known for 'Swabhoomi', 'Uthhaan', 'Escape From Taliban' and 'Kalratri'.
Every selected category is celebrated with a sculpted CineDream Kolkata trophy, a hand-engraved certificate, and — for our cash-prize tiers — prize money to support the artist's next project.
Marquee names from Bollywood, regional cinema and global film walk our red carpet across the festival nights.
A 40-piece orchestra performs iconic film scores, alongside contemporary OST by celebrated composers.
A grand black-and-gold ceremony honouring excellence across feature, OTT, ad-films, shorts and documentaries.
Curated press junkets, live podcasts and intimate roundtables with our jury and laureates.
Long-form winner interviews, masterclasses and a closing-night gala for our laureate community.
Submissions are open now. 1st window closes 15 October 2026; 2nd & final window 16 – 30 October. Results on 15 November. Feature films, short films, documentaries, music albums, OTT films, ad films and individual singing — in every language, every format.
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