56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025

Overview

• 56th IFFI
• Venue: Panaji, Goa
• Date: 20–28 November 2025
• Theme: Convergence of Creativity and Technology

Important Facts

• Country of Focus → Japan
• Partner Country → Spain
• Spotlight Country → Australia

Opening Film

The Blue Trail

• Director: Gabriel Mascaro (Brazil)

Closing Film

A Useful Ghost

• Thailand

Awards

• Nandamuri Balakrishna received Special Recognition for Contribution to Indian Cinema.

UPSC Points

• Organized by NFDC
• Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
• One of Asia's oldest film festivals.