The festival opened with Head South a New Zealand film by Jonathan Ogilvie.

[1][2] The complete line-up of films competing in the festival was revealed on 18 December 2023.

Rei by Tanaka Toshihiko of Japan won the Tiger Award whereas, Kiss Wagon by Midhun Murali from India and Flathead by Jaydon Martin from Australia won the Special Jury Awards.

[13] The programme highlighted the expansion of cinema to installations, exhibitions and live performance.

The programme will showcase cinematic highlights of film festival favourites and international award-winners.