IFFI 2025: Goa CM Pramod Sawant, Union Minister L. Murugan spotlight festival’s expanding global presence

November 16, 2025 9:36 AM

IFFI 2025: Goa CM Pramod Sawant, Union Minister L. Murugan spotlight festival’s expanding global presence

Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan outlined key highlights of the 56th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at a press conference in Panaji on Saturday. Sawant said that film screenings this year will be held across multiple venues, including INOX Panaji, INOX Porvorim, Maquinez Palace, Ravindra Bhavan Madgaon, Magic Movies Ponda, and the Ashoka and Samrat screens in Panaji. A grand opening parade,...

IFFIESTA 2025 to bring four nights of music and culture to Goa during IFFI

November 13, 2025 1:58 PM

IFFIESTA 2025 to bring four nights of music and culture to Goa during IFFI

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to go beyond the silver screen this year with a new cultural celebration titled IFFIESTA 2025 - a four-night festival of music, art, and live performances that will showcase India’s creative spirit. Organised by Doordarshan in association with Saregama, MJ Films, and Dilli Gharana, IFFIESTA will be held from November 21 to 24, at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Auditorium in Goa. The event promises to transform the film festival into a vibran...

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...

IFFI has become a calendar event for people: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

November 21, 2024 1:31 AM

IFFI has become a calendar event for people: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was officially inaugurated on November 20 in Goa, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighting the growing global significance of the festival. Speaking at the event, Sawant emphasized that each year, IFFI continues to reach new heights, strengthening the bond between the festival and Goa. He welcomed both national and international guests, noting that the festival has become an eagerly anticipated event on the global cultural...

Prasar Bharati launches its own OTT platform ‘Waves’ at IFFI

November 21, 2024 1:02 AM

Prasar Bharati launches its own OTT platform ‘Waves’ at IFFI

Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster, on Wednesday launched its own OTT platform, 'Waves'. The app, available on Android and iOS, aims to deliver diverse content under the tagline "Waves - Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar." The platform was launched by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at the opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) where he called it a significant moment for the Indian entertainment industry. As per a press note shared by Waves, the chief mi...

“IFFI has become important milestone in development of film industry”: Ashwini Vaishnaw

November 21, 2024 12:37 AM

“IFFI has become important milestone in development of film industry”: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), currently underway in Goa from November 20 to November 28, has been hailed as a milestone in the growth of India's film industry. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressed the media on the festival’s significance, noting the increasing importance of IFFI in shaping India's creative sector. "IFFI has become a very important milestone in the development of the film industry in India. We are fo...

IFFI 2024 to expand young talent platform, introduce interactive facility to explore art forms

November 11, 2024 5:19 PM

IFFI 2024 to expand young talent platform, introduce interactive facility to explore art forms

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled from November 20 to 28 in Goa, is set to highlight the best of global cinema. Themed "Young Filmmakers - The Future is Now," IFFI 2024 will focus on emerging talent while celebrating India's rich cinematic heritage. Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, renowned for works like 'Bandit Queen' and 'Mr. India', unveiled this year’s highlights at a curtain-raiser event in New Delhi. This year, IFFI, part of the prestigious FIAPF-accredit...