Shillong, Nov 14: The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) 2026, inaugurated its 31st edition in Shillong on Saturday.
Jean-Eric Paquet, Ambassador of the European Union to India, opened the festival alongside Irène Mingasson, Head of Unit, Foreign Policy Instruments and Sabyasachi Dutta, Executive Director, Asian Confluence Centre.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Paquet said, “Bringing the European Union Film Festival to Shillong for the first time is part of our constant endeavour to take European cinema beyond major metros and connect with audiences across India. The Northeast has a dynamic creative ecosystem, producing remarkable filmmakers, artists and storytellers whose work is recognized globally. We’re here to celebrate that local creative energy, introduce Shillong to some of Europe’s finest contemporary stories, and start a two-way conversation between creative communities and audiences that keeps growing long after the festival ends.”
