Bhubaneswar is hosting the fourth National Short and Documentary Film Festival.
The Jatin Das Centre of Art (JDCA) is the main organiser of the festival, which is based on the theme 'Portrait Films'.
Film buffs will get to savour 42 documentary films during the event.
Noted painter Jatin Das said such events provide an opportunity for people to know more about Indian art and culture.
The festival also has its complement of exhibitions, panel discussions, workshops and dance and music recitals.