Wench Film Festival is India’s first and only festival dedicated to horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. Founded in 2021, the festival has screened 188 films and spotlighted 495 women filmmakers, and is a member of the Méliès International Festivals Federation.

Now in its 6th edition, Wench operates as both a film festival and a cultural platform engaging with cinema, sound, performance, AI, and new media.

PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Wench Film Festival 2026 will present:

- Indian and international short and feature films

- Curated sections across horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and hybrid cinema

- A focus on new and emerging voices

- Special thematic programmes responding to the body, systems, memory, and transformation

- Filmmaker conversations, talks, and curated discussions

- An India Focus Day with Filmmakers in Attendance for QnA  

- Closing Day dedicated to films Made by Woman – Female Drishti

- First of its kind - A Masterclass in SFX and Prosthetics by French Artists Accurate Dream

- First time - AI section called Pixels and Possession

- 54 Films - 20 from India, 9 from Asia, 33 Directed by Women!

Wench presents curated screenings, conversations, and special programmes that emphasise originality, experimentation, and strong genre storytelling.

This festival is for filmmakers, artists, and audiences invested in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy cinema.