Kashmir World Film Festival founder questions government festival, seeks greater space for local filmmakers

Srinagar, Sep 19 (UNI) Founder-director of the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF), Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, has questioned the level of participation and recognition accorded to Kashmiri filmmakers and artists at a recently held government-backed film festival in Kashmir, saying local talent deserved a more meaningful platform. Addressing reporters, Khan said taxpayers' money had been spent on the festival but Kashmiris were not given the level of involvement and respect they deserved. "When a festival is being held in Kashmir, Kashmiris need a platform-a good platform. It is not enough to come and sit in the crowd and clap," he…