IFFI is the only film festival in South Asia that is accredited by International Federation of Film Producers' Associations (FIAPF) of the 44th international festivals in the Competitive Feature Films Category.

Since its inception in 1952, IFFI has been curating spectacular films from all over the world. Its goal is to provide a single platform for ambitious filmmakers, cineastes, and industry professionals to have access to excellent cinema from across the world.

IFFI's International Cinema section is an assortment of culturally and aesthetically remarkable films from around the world. It has kept its stature high by committing to promote art by showcasing the international films of the year shortlisted by the eminent members associated with the Film Industry.

Since 2004, IFFI has moved to its permanent venue at Goa, where it is jointly organized each year by National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), Government of Goa.

Festival

Programmes In Brief

  • Gala Opening and Closing Ceremonies and daily Red Carpet events & celebrations
  • Country Focus, Tributes, Retrospectives, Goan Films’ Section & other specially curated packages of International & Indian Films
  • Workshops/Master classes/other Interactive & Academic Sessions/Panel Discussions etc.
  • Film Bazaar (Film Market) organized alongside from 20-24th Nov, 2024.

Awards

@ IFFI

Golden Peacock

Best Film

Certificate and a Cash prize of Rs. 40,00,000/-

Silver Peacock

Best Film

Certificate and a Cash prize of Rs. 15,00,000/-

Best Actor (M)

Certificate and a Cash prize of Rs. 10,00,000/-

Best Actor (F)

Certificate and a Cash prize of Rs. 10,00,000/-

Special Jury Award

Certificate and a Cash prize of Rs. 15,00,000/-

Best Debut Feature Film of a Director

Certificate and a Cash prize of Rs. 10,00,000/-

Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award

This prestigious award is conferred upon master film personalities for outstanding contribution to cinema. Latest recipients were Carlos Saura (2022) , Martin Scorsese (2021) Istvan Szabo (2021) and Vittorio Storato (2020).

Indian Film Personality of the Year

Previous recipients were Chiranjeevi (2022), Hema Malini (2021) and Prasoon Joshi (2021).