FeIFF2026
FeTNA International Film Festival returns to New Jersey for three days of Tamil cinema — Beyond Mainstream. Beyond Borders. Tamil Cinema Reimagined.
Five honors.One stage.
Each year, a jury of filmmakers, critics, and storytellers recognizes the year's most resonant work in Tamil cinema — alongside the People's Choice Awards voted by the community.
- 01Best DirectorFor visionary storytelling that shapes Tamil cinema.
- 02Best ProducerFor backing stories that take courage to tell.
- 03Technical ExcellenceHonoring the craft behind every frame.
- 04Best Short FilmCelebrating the power of brevity and bold ideas.
- 05Best North American ProducerFor feature films born in our diaspora.
The Schedule
Official opening ceremony, and awards spotlight.
Curated screenings, and panel discussions with movie makers.
World Cinema screenings and panel discussions.
Beyond Mainstream. Beyond Borders.Tamil Cinema Reimagined.
Presented by FeTNA — the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America — FeIFF returns at the 39th FeTNA Tamil Convention. Beyond Mainstream. Beyond Borders. Tamil Cinema Reimagined.
Know a film we shouldscreen at FeIFF?
FeIFF is a community-driven festival. If you've watched an alternate, independent, or under-the-radar Tamil film worth bringing to North America — recommend it to our programming team. Final selection remains with FeIFF.