57th IFFI to Begin in Goa on November 20

Goa is gearing up to host the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) from November 20 to 28, 2026, with the theme ‘Stories Without Borders’.

The nine-day cinematic extravaganza was officially announced at a curtain-raiser press conference held in Goa on Friday, attended by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and senior officials.

IFFI 2026 will bring together a diverse collection of global cinema, featuring more than 150 international films from 86 countries and 76 Indian films. The festival will also present 14 gala premieres, including world, international, Asian and Indian premieres.

More than 7,000 delegates have registered for the event so far. The International Competition section will feature 15 films, while the Indian Panorama will screen 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films.

Russia has been selected as the Partner Country, while Spain will be the Country of Honour.

This year’s festival will introduce dedicated sections for Animation and Films About Films. Audiences and industry professionals can also participate in special screenings, masterclasses, workshops and panel discussions.

The WAVES Film Bazaar will be another major attraction, offering filmmakers a platform to interact with producers, investors and other industry representatives, creating opportunities for collaboration and new projects.