The November 20-28 festival will showcase Indian and international cinema, highlighting the power of storytelling to connect cultures and communities.
The 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28, with “Stories Without Borders” as its central theme. The theme underlines cinema’s ability to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries through diverse narratives and shared human experiences.
The festival’s key attractions, programmes and major highlights will be announced at a curtain-raiser press conference in Goa on Friday.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will attend the event, along with Chanchal Kumar, secretary in the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and G Krishnakumar, chairperson of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who has been appointed festival director for the 2026 edition, will also be present.
This year’s festival is expected to feature a wide-ranging selection of Indian and international films, reflecting IFFI’s growing global participation.
One of India’s major international film events, IFFI provides a platform for filmmakers from across the world to present their work and engage with audiences. Its programme typically includes film screenings, retrospectives, workshops and discussions, promoting cultural exchange through cinema.
The “Stories Without Borders” theme places the emphasis on the universal appeal of storytelling and cinema’s potential to bring people from different backgrounds closer.
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