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Celebrate Cinema @ Whistling Woods International

Whistling Woods International (WWI) will host the 14th edition of its flagship festival, Celebrate Cinema 2026, from October 7–9, bringing together over 3,000 film and media enthusiasts from across India under the theme Impact of Big Screen Cinema.

The three-day celebration will feature 50+ immersive workshops, panel discussions and industry-led sessions spanning filmmaking, animation, acting, screenwriting, music and more. The festival will offer participants an opportunity to learn from leading industry professionals, engage with peers and explore the evolving landscape of cinema and the creative arts.

This edition of Celebrate Cinema will bring together cinema legends Aamir Khan, Jyoti Deshpande and Imtiaz Ali, among others who will share their insights and perspectives on the craft, business and future of Indian cinema. The festival will also feature conversations around some of the most anticipated films and franchises, including The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, offering audiences a closer look at the making, storytelling and evolving possibilities of big-screen cinema.

HIGHLIGHTS

Tribute to Dharmendra Ji by Sunny Deol
- Celebrating the legendary actor's legacy

Fireside Chat
With Jyoti Deshpande, President - Jio Studios, Producer of Dhurandhar in conversation with Subhash Ghai

The Big Screen: From Global Hits to Audiences
Distribution heads of Spider-Man & The Odyssey on what brings audiences to theatres

Cinema & AI 
Exploring how AI is transforming filmmaking, creativity and cinema’s future

Date: October 7-9, 2026

Workshops:

  • 2D Animation
  • AI in Adobe
  • Applied AI for Filmed Entertainment
  • Acting Improv
  • Art, Technology & Culture
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Audition Techniques
  • Bollywood Dance
  • Camera Lensing
  • Character Design
  • Cut Collage Create
  • Crafting Like Matisse
  • Creative Advertising
  • Colour Grading (Da Vinci Resolve)
  • Comic Book Design
  • Drone
  • Diving Into Visual Dub
  • Desi Beats
  • Dance Fitness
  • Film Editing
  • Flute
  • Hip Hop
  • Improv Comedy
  • Introduction to Web Series Writing
  • Lighting
  • Make-up
  • Mobile Filmmaking
  • Motion Capture
  • Music Production
  • Photoshop
  • Photowalk
  • Podcast
  • Production Design
  • Screenwriting
  • Scenography
  • Stopmotion Animation
  • Styling
  • Sustainability in Upcycling
  • Terence Lewis Dance
  • Theatre Games
  • Tie-Dye
  • Travel Photography
  • Typography
  • VFX Composition
  • Virtual Production
  • VR Immersive Capture
  • VR Watching Sessions
  • Woven & Beaded Jewellery
  • And many more
*Seats for the workshop & panels will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshops & Panels are subject to change.