IFFI 2025 to celebrate emerging filmmakers with seven debut features from India and abroad

November 10, 2025 2:13 PM

IFFI 2025 to celebrate emerging filmmakers with seven debut features from India and abroad

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, will shine a spotlight on promising new voices in world cinema through its Best Debut Feature Film of a Director competition, featuring seven first-time filmmakers -- five international and two Indian.   This year’s edition will feature more than 240 films from 81 countries, including 13 world premieres, 4 international premieres, and 46 Asian premieres. The festival has received a reco...

IFFI 2025 to showcase innovation, inclusivity and global cinema; Rajinikanth to be honoured for 50 years in film

November 7, 2025 7:11 PM

IFFI 2025 to showcase innovation, inclusivity and global cinema; Rajinikanth to be honoured for 50 years in film

The countdown to the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has begun, with the curtain raiser held in New Delhi on Friday. The festival, organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with the Government of Goa, will be held from November 20 to 28, 2025, and will feature over 240 films from 81 countries, including 13 world premieres, 5 international premieres, and 44 Asian premieres. Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan a...