57th IFFI: Goa to Host Global Film Gathering from Nov 20-28

Why in the News?

The **57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)** will be held in **Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026**. Centered around the theme **'Stories Without Borders'**, the festival will unite filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts, and creative voices from across the globe.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Inaugural Press Conference:

- An introductory press conference was hosted at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon on November 13, 2026, to reveal key highlights and festival programming.

- Dignitaries present included Goa Chief Minister **Dr. Pramod Sawant**, Information & Broadcasting Secretary **Shri Chanchal Kumar**, NFDC Managing Director **Shri Dhiraj Singh**, and IFFI 2026 Festival Director **Shri Ashutosh Gowariker**.

- Theme & Vision:

- **'Stories Without Borders':** Celebrates cinema as a universal medium transcending geographical and cultural boundaries to bridge audiences through shared human experiences.

- Organizing Bodies:

- Jointly organized by the National Film Development Corporation (**NFDC**), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the Entertainment Society of Goa (**ESG**).

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Static GK Facts:

- International Film Festival of India (IFFI):

- First edition: **1952** (in Mumbai) | Goa became the permanent venue for IFFI in 2004.

- Highest Honor: **Golden Peacock Award** for Best Film.

- State of Goa:

- Capital: **Panaji** | Chief Minister: **Dr. Pramod Sawant**.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Where is the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) being hosted?

A: Goa (November 20–28, 2026)

Q: What is the official theme for the 57th IFFI 2026?

A: 'Stories Without Borders'

Q: Who is serving as the Festival Director for IFFI 2026?

A: Ashutosh Gowariker

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