The 18th Habitat Film Festival (HFF) is set to run from May 15 to May 24 at the India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi, focusing on the theme of resilience and the indomitable human spirit. Curated by Professor KG Suresh, the festival aims to showcase films that reflect hope and recovery through a year-long selection process that reviewed over 200 films. This year marks a significant collaboration with the Indian Documentary Producers Association (IDPA) and the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, which will present their own curated selections. The festival will open with the screening of the Malayalam film 'Moham', directed by Fazil Razak, which recently won the Best Film Award at the 2026 Moscow International Film Festival. A retrospective will honor the works of filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, featuring four of his major films. Additionally, the festival will celebrate playback singer Asha Bhosle with a screening of 'Umrao Jaan' and will include a curated package of short films and documentaries. The festival emphasizes accessibility, offering free entry with online pre-registration, and aims to create a communal space for film appreciation and discussion.