International Film Festival of India: IFFI Goa

Film Festival Name: International Film Festival of India – IFFI
Location: Goa, India
Founded: 1952
Awards: –
Language: International
Website: iffigoa.org/

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually, currently in the state of Goa, on the western coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the 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 cooperation among people of the world. The festival is conducted jointly by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Directorate of Film Festivals and the Government of Goa.

International Film Festival of India (IFFI): About

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, in association with the Government of Goa and the Entertainment Society of Goa.

Established in 1952, IFFI is Asia’s oldest and pre-eminent international film festival and is recognized as a Competitive Film Festival by the International Federation of Film Producers’ Associations (FIAPF).

The festival provides a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of film art, promotes cultural understanding through cinema, and brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, students and cinephiles through screenings, retrospectives, masterclasses, discussions and industry engagements.

Vision:

Ayam nijam paroveti gananā laghuchetasām, Udāracharitānām tu vasudhaiva kutumbakam

(Extract from the Vedic scripture Maha Upanishad, meaning “This is for me and that is for other – is the thinking of a narrow-minded person. For those who are broad-minded, liberals, or noble people, the entire world is a one big family.”)

International Film Festival of India: History

The International Film Festival of India, first started in the year 1952, is considered as the most significant film festivals all over the Asia. It is celebrated annually from 20th – 28th November at beach in the Goa which intends to display the excellence of the film art through the common platform. It involves contributing the understanding of the culture of the film industry of different nations in order to promote the friendship and collaboration among the people worldwide.

Since 2004, starting from the 35th edition, the International Film Festival of India, became globally competitive, and moved to its permanent venue Goa, and is being held during the months of November and December of each year. The dates for the festival vary each year and there are no fixed dates.

IFFI Awards:

• Golden Peacock: Best Film – Rs.51,00,000 – Certificate and Cash Prize
• Silver Peacock:
  • Best Director – Rs. 20,00,000
  • Best Actor (Male) – Rs. 15,00,000
  • Best Actor (Female) – Rs. 15,00,000
  • Special Jury Award – Rs. 20,00,000
  • Best Debut Feature Film of a Director – Rs. 15,00,000
• Lifetime Honour – Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award: This prestigious award is conferred upon master film personalities for their outstanding contribution to cinema.
• Indian Film – Personality of the Year: Presented to an eminent Indian film personality for exceptional contribution to Indian cinema.