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November 27, 2025 6:32 PM

IFFI 2025: ‘New North-East’ cinema discussion highlights voices, vision, and future of film education

A panel discussion on 'New North-East Cinema and Film Schools' was held at the Kala Academy Auditorium on the 8th day of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa 2025. The session explored the transformative role of film schools in shaping the region’s filmmakers and storytelling traditions, with leading voices from the North-East sharing personal journeys, experiences, and insights on the evolving cinematic landscape. The discussion was moderated by Dominic Sangma and featur...

November 26, 2025 11:53 AM

IFFI, WAVES Film Bazaar and LTIMindtree launch India’s first AI Film Festival

The WAVES Film Bazaar and the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in partnership with LTIMindtree, launched India’s first AI Film Festival and Cinema AI Hackathon at the ongoing 56th IFFI in Goa, underscoring the growing use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking and digital production. The inaugural AI Film Festival received 68 entries from 18 countries, including award-winning film packages from five international AI film festivals—Adobe Max and AI Film3 (USA), Burano AI Film...

November 25, 2025 4:54 PM

IFFI 2025 pays tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Dharmendra today, honouring his contribution to Indian cinema. The festival joined the nation in mourning the loss of one of its most beloved icons, who passed away on Monday. Noted filmmaker Rahul Rawail remembered Dharmendra as “an iconic actor and an exceptional human being,” urging everyone to celebrate his life while acknowledging the grief of his family. Speaking at the homage, Rawail reca...

November 24, 2025 2:11 PM

Two Worlds, One Rhythm: Vishal Bhardwaj and Ajaneesh Loknath celebrate Lata Mangeshkar’s legacy at IFFI

The Annual Lata Mangeshkar Memorial Talk at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), titled The Rhythms of India: From the Himalayas to the Deccan, offered the audience a rare glimpse into the creative minds of two celebrated composers, Vishal Bhardwaj and B. Ajaneesh Loknath. Moderated by music critic Sudhir Srinivas, Sunday’s session explored memory, melody, and the enduring legacy of the Nightingale of India. The evening began with filmmaker Ravi Kottarakkara felicitating the speak...

November 23, 2025 7:04 PM

Three cinematic worlds unfold at IFFI as ‘Nilgiris’, ‘Mukkam Post Bombilwaadi’ and ‘Sikaar’ take centre stage

The International Film Festival of India on Sunday hosted an engaging cross-genre press conference featuring the cast and crew of three diverse films — Nilgiris: A Shared Wilderness, Mukkam Post Bombilwadi and Sikaar. The session brought together filmmakers from different regions and storytelling traditions, offering insight into their creative processes, thematic choices and experiences at the festival. The interaction opened with Sikaar, where director Debangkar Borgohain paid an emotional ...

November 23, 2025 6:36 PM

Filmmakers of Japan’s Country Focus films ‘Tiger’ and ‘Seaside Serendipity’ share creative insights at IFFI

Japan, the Country Focus at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), drew significant attention on Day 4 as the cast and crew of its two featured films — Tiger and Seaside Serendipity — interacted with the media at a specially organised press conference. The filmmakers discussed their creative journeys, thematic inspirations and the experience of representing Japan on an international stage, adding depth to this year’s Country Focus showcase. The session opened with t...

November 21, 2025 4:51 PM

CMOT 2025 kicks off at IFFI; 125 young creators begin 48-hour filmmaking challenge

The fifth edition of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) began in Goa on Friday, bringing together 125 young filmmakers from across the country for an intensive 48-hour filmmaking challenge held on the sidelines of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan inaugurated the initiative and said CMOT has emerged as a key platform for India’s next generation of storytellers. He added tha...

November 21, 2025 1:38 PM

India welcomes global film community as IFFI opens with parade and tributes

India’s premier film event — and South Asia’s oldest and largest film festival — opened on Thursday with a spectacular parade that transformed Panaji’s DB Road into a vibrant cultural corridor. Founded in 1952 and jointly organised by the National Film Development Corporation and the Entertainment Society of Goa, the the 56th international film festival of India embraced a carnival-style opening for the first time. Floats celebrating Indian cinema, participating states and cultural ins...

November 19, 2025 8:09 PM

Goa set to host 56th International Film Festival of India from November 20 to 28

Goa is preparing to host the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) from November 20 to 28, marking nine days of film screenings, cultural programmes and industry events. The festival will begin tomorrow with a Grand Opening Parade that will showcase tableaus from Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Goa, along with displays from leading film studios and a 50-year tribute by NFDC. Folk artists from across the country will also participate in the procession. IFFI 2025 has been pl...

November 16, 2025 4:08 PM

19th WAVES Film Bazaar to showcase global co-production market in Goa

The 19th edition of WAVES Film Bazaar, previously known as Film Bazaar, will be held in Goa from November 20 to 24 alongside the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The annual film market will take place at the Marriott Resort and will feature a strengthened Co-Production Market for feature films and documentaries. This year’s edition will present 22 feature projects from India and abroad, including entries from France, the UK, Canada, the US, Russia, the Philippines and Singapo...