New York Bangla
‘26
Meet The Stars
ABOUT FESTIVAL
Know More About The Festival
The New York Bangla Film Festival is a vibrant annual celebration of Bangla cinema held in New York City, USA. The festival’s mission is to showcase the rich diversity and creativity of Bangla-language films — including feature films, documentaries, shorts, and experimental works
ABOUT FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN
FARIDUR REZA SAGAR
Festival Chairperson | Media Visionary | Producer | Author
Proudly serving as the Chairperson of the New York Bangla Film Festival 2026. Managing Director of Impress Telefilm Ltd. and Channel i, Ekushey Padak awardee, and acclaimed author. Has produced 200+ award-winning films, leading the global revival of Bengali cinema.
THE NYBFF ’26 JURY AWARDS
Celebrating Excellence in Bengali Cinema: Our Best Films will receive prestigious awards and cash prizes.
MEET THE DIRECTORS
Why SHOULD JOIN THE FESTIVAL
SPECIAL GUEST
Asif Akbar
Director | Producer | Writer
Born in Khulna, Bangladesh, raised in Cleveland, OH. BFA from Columbia College Hollywood. Produced 35+ films. Has directed Mel Gibson, Mickey Rourke, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Frank Grillo, and 50 Cent.
Participating Movies
INTERNATIONAL JURY BOARD – BANGLADESH
INTERNATIONAL JURY BOARD – KOLKATA, INDIA
FILM FESTIVAL VENUE
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF BANGLA CINEMA
FESTIVAL ADVISORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Md. Badrodduja Sagar
Siddiq Ahamed
Noyeem Imtiaz Neamul
Dr. Rhitobrata Bhattacharya
Ajoy K Sarkar
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