54th International Film Festival of India (Goa, India) | 20-28 Nov 2023

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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA (IFFI), GOA
FIAPF Accredited Competitive, Feature Film Festival
(20th - 28th November, 2023)

The 54th edition of the International Film Festival of India is committed to showcasing the best of world cinema and providing a platform to film makers and film talent from across the world.

Since 1952, India has hosted 53 International Film Festival of India (IFFI) both competitive and non-competitive. The festival became an annual event from 1975 onwards. The 54th edition of the festival, which includes a competition for feature films by Directors from all Continents will be held in Goa.

The Festival is being organized by the National Film Development Corporation of India Ltd (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in collaboration with the State Government of Goa and the Indian Film Industry.

The Festival is recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF) as a Competitive Feature Film Festival.

The Festival aims at providing a common platform for filmmakers of the world to project their excellence in film art; contributing to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos; and promoting friendship and co-operation among people of the world.

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
(The Whole World is one Family)
Celebrating the Joy of Cinema

1. Objectives:

The Festival aims at providing a common platform for filmmakers of the world to project their excellence in film art; contributing to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos; and promoting friendship and co-operation among people of the world.

2. Date and Place
The 54th edition of IFFI will be held from November 20– 28, 2023 in Goa, India

3. Festival Programmes
The festival programme is broadly divided into the following categories: -

i. International Competition for Feature Films (upto 15 numbers. Upto three Indian Films will be selected for this section. Fiction Films with a minimum duration of 70 minutes and above).

ii. Non-Competition (World Panorama) - for feature films from around the world ( Films with a minimum duration of 70 minutes and above).

iii. Country Focus & other specially curated packages (Indian & Foreign) and Special Screenings/Gala Premieres.

iv. Indian Panorama - for Indian feature films, Indian Panorama Regulations 2023 will be applicable.

v. Technical Workshops/Masterclasses/other Interactive & Academic Sessions/Panel Discussions/Talent Hub etc. both virtual and physical.

vi. Film Bazaar: IFFI also hosts the Film Bazaar, South Asia's largest and One of Asia's most prolific Film Markets showcasing rich content to potential buyers from different countries across the world.

vii. National Film Development Corporation Ltd (NFDC) reserves the right to exclude films that are not in conformity with the philosophy and objective of the festival, or which could offend the feelings/susceptibilities of any participating country, or are likely to promote discrimination of any kind.

May please note that only non-Indian films are being received through film freeway. Entries for Indian films will be separately invited by Indian Panorama Section of IFFI.


Please also visit the Official Website for more information