The Northstar Filmfare International Film Festival is a cinematic event focused on empowering emerging filmmakers globally, showcasing their work, and fostering industry connections. It embraces filmmakers worldwide, seeking films that embody courage, determination, and unique voices. The festival recognizes cinematic brilliance monthly with laurels and certificates for winners, and an annual public event takes place in Kolkata. Films in languages other than English are required to have clear English subtitles for potential screening.