#IFFIWood, 19 November 2025

Goa is preparing to host the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) from November 20 to 28. The nine-day festival will include film screenings, cultural programmes and industry-related events. The festival will begin tomorrow with a Grand Opening Parade featuring tableaus from Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Goa, along with displays by film studios and a special 50-year tribute by NFDC. Folk artists from different parts of the country will also take part in the procession.

This year’s festival will feature nine days of film screenings, cultural programmes and industry-related events. Preparations across Goa are in full swing, with key infrastructure and logistical arrangements being put in place to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for delegates, participants and visitors.

About IFFI

Born in 1952, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) stands tall as South Asia’s oldest and largest celebration of cinema. Jointly hosted by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India and the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), State Government of Goa, the festival has grown into a global cinematic powerhouse—where restored classics meet bold experiments, and legendary maestros share space with fearless first-timers. What makes IFFI truly sparkle is its electric mix—international competitions, cultural showcases, masterclasses, tributes, and the high-energy WAVES Film Bazaar, where ideas, deals and collaborations take flight. Staged against Goa’s stunning coastal backdrop from November 20–28, the 56th edition promises a dazzling spectrum of languages, genres, innovations, and voices—an immersive celebration of India’s creative brilliance on the world stage.

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