International Film Festival of India

November 21, 2025 10:31 PM

Goa festival continues to shine: IFFI Day 2 celebrates skill, collaboration and cinematic excellence

The second day of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa celebrated cinematic excellence with masterclasses, global talent exchange, diplomatic dialogue and a vibrant red-carpet showcase. The day reflected India’s growing stature as a creative hub and a favoured destination for international collaborations. Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan inaugurated the IFFI 2025 Masterclass Series at Kala ...

November 17, 2025 3:35 PM

IFFI 2025: Cinema, Culture, and Change Come Together in Goa

For more than seven decades, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has carried the spirit of a nation that believes cinema is not just art but a bridge between cultures. As India prepares for the 56th edition of IFFI in Goa, the festival feels larger, more connected, and more purposeful than ever before. This year’s edition reflects India’s growing confidence on the global cinematic map and its belief that creativity becomes stronger when nations collaborate. In this context, the s...

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...

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,...

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...

November 20, 2024 4:13 PM

55th IFFI opens in Goa, celebrating India’s cultural and cinematic heritage

The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to begin with a grand opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Goa on Wednesday at 5 PM. The festival will kick off with the screening of Australian filmmaker Michael Gracey’s Better Man. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, alongside Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan, will attend the premiere. Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant will welcome delegates to the coastal s...