Panaji, October 20: The 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India, IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20-28, 2021. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, the 52nd IFFI is to be held in hybrid format.
IFFI showcases a collage of the best of contemporary and classic films from around the globe and welcomes an array of world renowned filmmakers, actors, technicians, critics, academicians and film enthusiasts to celebrate Cinema and the Art of Filmmaking through its Screenings, Presentations, Master Classes, Panel Discussions, Co-production, Seminars, etc.
Applicants should be above 21 years of age as on 1st January, 2021 and should have professional experience of covering major International Film Festivals such as IFFI for minimum 3 years.
It is recommended that the applicant is vaccinated against Covid-19. Applicants who have received one or both doses of vaccination may upload their vaccination certificate on the delegate registration portal.
Opportunities for online participation - Just like the 51st edition of IFFI held in January this year, the 52nd version will also give opportunities to attend festival-related activities, virtually. A number of film screenings will be held online. All the IFFI press conferences held by PIB, will be live-streamed on PIB’s YouTube Channel, and there will also be provisions for journalists to ask questions online. Registrations for it will open shortly.
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About IFFI - International Film Festival of India or IFFI, founded back in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in the continent. It is held annually, and is currently held in Goa. It aims at providing a common platform for cinemas of the world to project their excellence of the film art; and contribute to the understanding and appreciation of the film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos; and promoting friendship and cooperation in the world. The festival is conducted jointly by Directorate of Film Festivals (under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) and the state Government of Goa.
All the updates of 52nd IFFI can be accessed on the festival website, on the PIB website, the social media handles of IFFI on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and also on social media handles of PIB Goa.