Lucknow: With film screenings, an AI masterclass, a panel discussion on gaming and creative storytelling, and an awards ceremony, the 2-day Lucknow Film Festival and Imaginarium 2026 concluded on Saturday. The event was organised by UP Tourism.
‘Slow Dating’ won the Best Critics’ Award, ‘Cartapesta’ bagged Best Documentary, and ‘Trading Cards’ was honoured with Best Animation. ‘Spring in a Bottle’ was named Best AI-Assisted Film, while ‘Until Can Fly’ won Best Animation among films selected for the Lucknow Film Festival.
Renuka Tandon, festival director, said, “Lucknow Film Forum aims to bridge traditional cinema and technology-driven storytelling while strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s media and entertainment ecosystem. “The festival offered a wonderful opportunity to discover new storytelling techniques,” said visitor Ishita Dubey. Another attendee, Daksh Vishwakarma, said, “Its focus on AI and gaming makes Lucknow’s creative future exciting.
The awards honoured international filmmakers and emerging talent. Visitors welcomed the initiative. The event concluded with a screening of Oscar-nominated film ‘Paro’ and an interactive session with the writer of the film, Trupti Vilas Bhoir.