Goa: Celebrated Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce was awarded the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The honor pays tribute to Noyce’s outstanding contributions to global cinema, recognizing a career that has spanned decades and delivered iconic films. Known for directing cinematic…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) paid tribute to legendary filmmaker Tapan Sinha with a panel discussion titled “Tapan Sinha-Centenary Session: The Spectrum and the Soul,” held at Kala Academy in Panjim. This event was part of the centenary celebrations honoring the life and contributions of the revered director. The session featured…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted an illuminating panel discussion titled “Blurring the Lines Between Truth and Perception in Cinema,” exploring the changing role of public relations (PR), audience perception, and the authenticity of cinema. Moderated by the acclaimed filmmaker and producer Jayaprad Desai, the session featured prominent industry figures: Ravi…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has put a spotlight on India’s rich cinematic heritage through its “Restored Classics” section, showcasing the dedicated preservation work by the NFDC-National Film Archive of India (NFDC-NFAI) under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM). This initiative celebrates India’s unparalleled film legacy, giving cinephiles the opportunity to…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to honor cinematic excellence and the enduring principles of Mahatma Gandhi with the presentation of the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal. Celebrating values of peace, non-violence, and intercultural understanding, this prestigious award reflects a collaboration between UNESCO and the International Council for Film, Television, and Audio-visual…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 in Goa hosted a media interaction with the esteemed jury for its International Competition category. Tasked with selecting winners for prestigious awards, including the Golden Peacock for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Male and Female), and the Special Jury Prize, the panel features a…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcased two powerful films that promise to leave an indelible mark on audiences and critics alike. The Iranian film For Rana, directed by Iman Yazdi, and the Romanian entry The New Year that Never Came, helmed by Bogdan Mureșanu, are among the standout contenders in IFFI’s…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) witnessed the world premiere of ‘Left Unsaid’ (Lo Que No Se Dijo), a deeply moving Portuguese film by debutant director Ricardo Valenzuela Pinilla. Featured under the Cinema of the World section, the film offers an introspective look at the paradoxes of human communication in the age…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated the diversity of Indian cinema with the screening of three remarkable films in the Indian Panorama-Feature Films category: Kannada film Venkya, Bengali film Bhootpori, and Hindi film Article 370. These films captivated audiences with their profound narratives exploring themes of self-discovery, redemption, patriotism, and the…
Goa: Renowned English filmmaker and actor Stephen Woolley captivated audiences at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) today with a masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? – Five Important Stages of Film Production.” The session, attended by aspiring filmmakers, students, and cinephiles, delved into the producer’s pivotal role in filmmaking, outlining five…
