A panel discussion titled ‘A Global India Through Independent Cinema: A Women’s Panel’ at the ongoing International Film festival of India (IFFI) in Goa yesterday brought together four compelling voices — actor- filmmaker Rajni Basumatary, cinematographer Fowzia Fathima, actor-filmmaker Rachel Griffiths and actor Meenakshi Jayan — who explored how women’s creative and personal journeys were shaping the future of independent cinema.
IFFI masterclass spotlights women shaping global cinema with empathy, craft and courage.
India reaffirmed its ambition to emerge as the “studio of the world” as the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted a high-level Ambassadors’ Roundtable on Friday, bringing together envoys and senior diplomats to explore deeper collaborations in filmmaking, co-production, and creative-economy partnerships. The meeting, held on November 21 in Goa, focused on strengthening cultural and technological synergy with partner nations.
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened with a surge of patriotic emotion as ‘Kakori’, directed by Kamlesh K. Mishra, made a powerful impact on festival audiences.
An In Conversation session titled ‘Unscripted – The Art and Emotion of Filmmaking’ at the 56th International Film festival of India (IFFI) in Goa turned into a unforgettable cinematic celebration as renowned filmmaker and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra took the stage during a candid conversation with acclaimed screenwriter Abhijat Joshi
The second day of the 56th India International Film Festival (IFFI) 2025 in Goa yesterday witnessed a dynamic blend of global cinematic exchange, emerging talent showcases, high-level diplomatic engagement and vibrant cultural conversations.
Leading global sports marketing agency IMG launched its Digital Trends Report 2026, exploring the technologies and developments that will shape the sport and media landscape for rights holders over the next 12 months.
A special Masterclass Series has been started at the 56th International Film festival of India (IFFI) 2025 with the opening session by the renowned casting director Mukesh Chhabra. The series, designed for students of the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) of Pune, and FTII Itanagar, aims at bringing together aspiring film professionals from the three national film institutes for a collaborative learning experience.
The producing team behind ‘Wolf & Dog’ have boarded ‘Idiot’, a Ladakhi feature film that was showcased at the co-production market of the WAVES Film Bazaar, the industry platform of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) being held in Goa.
Led by National Convenor Dr Sandeep Goyal, AIAI aims to shape ethical, innovation-led AI adoption across India’s creative and tech sectors, from advertising and film to gaming, music and publishing