The 2nd World Film Festival Kolkata took place from September 22 to 27, 2023, as an annual event organized by the Eastern Region of the FEDERATION OF FILM SOCIETIES OF INDIA in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Section of the International Federation of Film Societies. Held at 'Nandan' – the Film Center of West Bengal in Kolkata, the festival showcases a selection of films from around the world. Starting from its third edition, the festival became competitive, featuring awards judged by an independent jury.