April 8th to 11th, 2026Parul University, Vadodara

VADODARA FILM & DESIGN FESTIVAL 4.0

Where Cinematic Brilliance Meets Design Innovation

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Celebrating the seamless amalgamation of Design, Art and Film

VFDF - Vadodara Film and Design Festival! It's an immersive celebration where design and film collide. Experience captivating showcases, hands-on workshops, insightful discussions, and vibrant performances. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, students, and professionals in a dynamic creative atmosphere. VFDF is your gateway to explore the boundless possibilities of design and film. Join us for an unforgettable journey!

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Discover the Future of Film & Design

The Vadodara Film & Design Festival (VFDF) is more than an event — it’s a playground for dreamers, storytellers, and visionaries. Back for its third edition, VFDF invites you to immerse yourself in a universe where screens, sketches, scripts, and stories ignite the spark of innovation.

A glimpse into the vibrant journey of VFDF over the years. From inspiring conversations to immersive creative experiences, explore the moments that brought together filmmakers, designers, thinkers, and storytellers from across the country.

Here, you don’t just watch — you participate, question, and create.

WHAT TO EXPECT
AT
VFDF

PU Talks

Masterclasses

Panel Discussions

Screenings

Workshops

Live Performance

VFDF HIGHLIGHTS
THROUGH
THE YEARS

Notable Figures at VFDF

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Boman Irani
PU Talks
Rajeev Masand
PU Talks
Mukesh Chhabra
PU Talks
Sanjana Sanghi
PU Talks
Ritu Beri
PU Talks
Pradyumna Vyas
PU Talks
Anthony Lopez
PU Talks
Satyajeet Kadam
PU Talks
Chetan Tahashildar
Masterclasses
Pratibha Jeyaraj
Masterclasses
Meenakshi Shedde
Masterclasses
Sanjay Ram
Masterclasses
Dipen Gada
Masterclasses
Urvashi Gupta
Masterclasses
Ritesh Shah
Panel Discussions
Suman Kumar
Panel Discussions
Shriya Pilgaonkar
Panel Discussions
Gajraj Rao
Panel Discussions
Shefali Bhushan
Panel Discussions
Shibani Dandekar
Panel Discussions
Shobha Sant
Panel Discussions
Shariq Patel
Panel Discussions
Balakrishna Mahajan
Panel Discussions
Arvind Lodaya
Panel Discussions
Mala Sinha
Panel Discussions
Yunus Khimani
Panel Discussions
Siddharth Bhayani
Panel Discussions
Bhavin Trivedi
Panel Discussions
N Roshan Singh
Panel Discussions
Tridib Ghosh
Panel Discussions, Workshops
Bhargav Mistry
Panel Discussions
Niren Bhatt
Panel Discussions
Durgesh Singh
Panel Discussions
Ishan Shukla
Screenings
Samir Sarkar
Screenings
Sukhraj Singh
Workshops
Sukant Panigrahy
Workshops
Siddhant Shah
Workshops
Anupam Chakraborty
Workshops
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Notable Figures
at VFDF

Anthony Lopez
Boman Irani
Gajraj Rao
James Ferreira
M. K. Raina
Manish Bhatt
Mukesh Chhabra
Rajeev Masand

PU Talks VFDF

PU Talks at VFDF bring some of the most influential voices from film, design, media, and creative industries to one stage. Through candid conversations and powerful stories, these sessions offer insights into the journeys, challenges, and creative processes of leading professionals.

Anthony Lopez

Founder, Lopez Design

Boman Irani

Actor

Gajraj Rao

Actor

James Ferreira

Fashion Designer

M. K. Raina

Actor

Manish Bhatt

Marketing and Branding

Mukesh Chhabra

Casting Director

Rajeev Masand

Film Critic & Journalist

Ritu Beri

Fashion Designer

Rocky S

Designer

Sanjana Sanghi

Actor

Sham Kaushal

Director

Shariq Patel

CEO of ZEE Studios

Shefali Bhushan

Director

Shibani Dandekar

Actor

Shobha Sant

Film Producer

Shriya Pilgaonkar

Actor

VFDF Expert Lecture of
Last 3 Seasons

Expert lectures at VFDF open a window into the evolving worlds of design, architecture, animation, and digital innovation. Led by practitioners and industry leaders, these sessions offer valuable perspectives on emerging ideas, technologies, and creative practices shaping the future.

Anthony Lopez
Boman Irani
Gajraj Rao
James Ferreira
M. K. Raina
Manish Bhatt
Mukesh Chhabra
Rajeev Masand

VFDF Expert Lecture of
Last 3 Seasons

Expert lectures at VFDF open a window into the evolving worlds of design, architecture, animation, and digital innovation. Led by practitioners and industry leaders, these sessions offer valuable perspectives on emerging ideas, technologies, and creative practices shaping the future.

Assemblage Entertainment worked in movie

Chhaava

Dipen Gada

Architect

Karan Mally

Casting Director

Priyanka Priyadarshini

UI/UX Designer

Satyajeet Kadam

Founder & Director, Table India

VFDF Panel Discussion of
Last 3 Seasons

Thought-provoking discussions where diverse voices from the creative industry come together to debate ideas, share experiences, and explore the evolving landscape of design, storytelling, sustainability, and innovation.

Arvind Lodaya, Yunus Khimani, Anthony Lopez

TOPIC: Design Journey

Bhavin Trivedi, Siddharth Bhayani, Tridib Ghosh, N Roshan, Bhargav Mistry

TOPIC: The Business of Design

Durgesh Singh, Niren Bhatt, Parth Gadhavi

TOPIC: Writing for Fun

Gitanjali Kasliwal, Anant Krishnan, Abhigyan Neogi

TOPIC: Balance of Sustainability

Harsh Kamble, Gitika Srivastava, Ragi Nair, Aarushi Kilawat, Shaili Naimish

TOPIC: Business of Design

Ritesh Shah, Atika Chohan, Suman Kumar, Aseem Chhabra

TOPIC: Screenplay Writing

Siddharth Bhavsar

TOPIC: Beyond Beats

VFDF Workshops of
Last 3 Seasons

Hands-on workshops that transform learning into practice. Led by experienced professionals, these sessions allow participants to experiment with materials, tools, techniques, and emerging technologies while gaining practical insights into creative processes.

Ajay Bisht

Fashion Styling Workshop

Anuj Sharma

Button Masala

Anupam Chakraborty

Japanese Book Binding Workshop

Siddhant Shah

ID Accessibility to All Workshop

Soumitra Das Gupta

Set Design Workshop

Sukhraj Singh

Indigo Dying Workshop

Tridib Ghosh

Advanced Generative AI Workshop

VFDF Video Links of
Last 3 Seasons

Relive the energy and creativity of VFDF through our festival highlights. From inspiring talks and dynamic workshops to vibrant exhibitions and performances, these videos capture the spirit and community that define the Vadodara Film & Design Festival.

Glimpse of Last 3 Seasons

Take a look back at the moments that shaped VFDF. From inspiring talks and creative workshops to vibrant exhibitions and cinematic experiences, these highlights capture the energy, ideas, and collaborations that defined the festival over the past three seasons.