IFFI2025

The jury of the Indian Panorama Web Series (OTT) section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) declared that streaming platforms are not only liberating stories from the confines of formula but are profoundly reshaping India’s creative...

Aamir Khan brought the penultimate evening of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) alive, headlining the final Fireside Chat titled ‘The Narrative Architect of Social Transformation and Inclusivity’ in a packed Kala Academy auditorium. In a spirited...

WAVES Film Bazaar 2025, held alongside the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, concluded successfully, reaffirming India’s rising global position as a hub for film production, collaboration, and market expansion. The five-day market facilitated business discussions...

Grammy-nominated devotional singer Acyuta Gopi will headline the cultural programme at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Friday, November 28. The New York-based artist, celebrated globally for her kirtan tracks like ‘Radhe...

VFX alchemist Pete Draper, known for his work on cinematic giants like ‘Baahubali’, ‘RRR’, and ‘Eega’, delivered an electrifying masterclass titled ‘The Complete VFX Production Magnanimity’ at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025. Drawing a large...

Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, known for her acclaimed work on films like ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ and ‘Panga’, asserted her commitment to telling authentic stories about middle India, emphasizing themes of aspiration and human connection. Speaking on the sidelines of...

A thought-provoking masterclass titled ‘The New AI Cinema: A Discourse on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)’ at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) yesterday explored the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the film...

The Annual Lata Mangeshkar Memorial Talk at the 56th IFFI in Goa transformed into a "vibrant musical odyssey," featuring renowned music composers Vishal Bhardwaj and B. Ajaneesh Loknath in a session titled ‘The Rhythms of India: From the Himalayas...

A powerful panel discussion at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, titled ‘A Global India Through Independent Cinema: A Women’s Panel,’ featured leading female voices who passionately advocated for greater equity, visibility, and creative autonomy for...

In separate news from the festival, fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s debut film production, ‘Gustaakh Ishq – Kucch Pehle Jaisa,’ is set for a special screening at IFFI on November 24, 2025.Production Banner: The film is produced by Malhotra and...