Goa to host 57th edition of International Film Festival of India starting November 20

The 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India will take place in Goa from November 20 to 28. Organizers selected "Stories Without Borders" as the official theme for this year to highlight how cinema connects people across different cultures and regions.

Press Conference

A curtain-raiser press conference in Goa on Friday will reveal the key programmes, major attractions, and overall highlights of the event. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Secretary Chanchal Kumar, and National Film Development Corporation Chairperson G Krishnakumar will attend the conference along with festival director and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker.

Context

Film festivals like IFFI serve as major cultural platforms that bring together domestic and international creators for screenings, workshops, and discussions. Events of this scale aim to foster global cooperation within the entertainment industry while showcasing diverse artistic works to a broad audience.