International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

 

- Inox Goa

- Kala Academy

- Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Head Office SAG

- Maquinez Palace Theater

- Azad Maidan

- Old GMC Palace

Events and Categories at IFFI 

There were a total of 17 categories in the 49th edition of the IFFI in 2018, including the International Competition that selects amongst the best of the feature-length fiction films from around the world. The Centenary Award for the Best Debut Feature Film of a Director awards debutant directors and gives them a platform to showcase their tremendous talents. There are also non-competitive categories, such as the World Panorama- a section that showcases feature-length films by renowned filmmakers from around the globe. New additions to the list of categories include; the Sketch on Screen section, which provides a platform for 4 or 5 international animation feature-length films that have Indian collaborators. State Focus and Indian Panorama sections ensure that domestic films and films in local vernacular get the recognition that they deserve and also serve to celebrate the rich diversity of the nation.

Where to stay? - Accommodations at IFFI

The International Film Festival of India's official website has provided a comprehensive list of guesthouses and lodges, that cater to all budgets that film enthusiasts from across the globe can stay at, for the duration of the festival.

A little about the Philosophy of the Fest

'Ayam nijam paroveti ganana laghuchetasam, Udaracharitanam tu vasudhaiva kutumbakam' 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', is an extract from the Vedic scripture Maha Upanishad. 

This philosophy of inclusion, camaraderie, and togetherness encapsulates the values of the International Film Festival of India and stands as a testament to the festival's commitment to providing a platform for storytellers spanning the globe, through the medium of cinema. First held in 1952 in Mumbai, this was the first time that the Indian audience was exposed to such a gamut of international cinema and Indian movies. It is conducted jointly by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, The Directorate of Film Festivals, and the Government of Goa. The festival was held in Madras, Calcutta, Delhi, and Trivandrum for its subsequent editions before it was permanently moved to Goa, to boost tourism in the state.