Ahmedabad Literature & Film Festival 2025
(Previously known as Karnavati Literature & Film Festival )
Igniting sparks that create fireworks in an ode to the tales that transcend time, art that resonates and eras yet to unfold, we take you on a spellbound odyssey.
Meander through a vibrant array of happenings, featuring enchanting book readings, spellbinding book screenings, immersive workshops, and riveting panel discussions that cater to every literary and cinematic palate. Rub shoulders with bestselling wordsmiths, mingle with acclaimed filmmakers, and glean insights from the maestros of the industry.
This is the trailblazer of the past, the present and the future of the literary and cinematic world. This is a tribute to the beating hearts of authors, poets, filmmakers, performers, artists and more. This is Ahmedabad Literature & Film Festival.
Ahmedabad Literature & Film Festival themed “The Bharat Chronicles – Ink and Frame Saga for the World Beyond & Within” throws light on India’s rich tapestry of cultural heritage that has given literary and cinematic gems, contributing to the dynamic global picture, framing stories that go classic, beyond ordinary and leave a mark on souls.
Step into a world of Bharat’s alluring narratives of the caves..the Vedas..and more.
Now known as Ahmedabad Literature & Film Festival
Karnavati Literature & Film Festival debut edition saw some of the greatest wizards and enchanters from the world of literature & film come in for an unparalleled spectrum of speaker sessions, workshops, panel discussions and more leaving the youth spellbound while touching a wide horizon of topics ranging from women in filmmaking, nation building the right way, Hollywood cinema & its impact in India, the roots of Gujarati cinema, the love for folk and beyond.
This dynamic edition was inaugurated by Mr. David Valdes, Executive Producer, Avatar – The Way of Water as Chief Guest who brought with him the sparks of Hollywood cinema and a whole lot of love for India and was also packed with powerful performances with MaatiBaani bringing folk fusion, Shruti Pathak bringing Guzzler, a very contemporary take on Ghazala and a concert by Vishal Sheykhar.