The National Film Development Corporation has officially opened entries for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) scheduled to take place in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2026.
The IFFI, Asia’s oldest film festival, will feature the flagship Indian Panorama section, showcasing 25 feature and 20 non-feature films, alongside awards for debut directors and digital web series. Global entries are also open for international competitions, including the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal. Submissions for Indian categories close in mid-August, while the international submissions via FilmFreeway deadline is on August 31, 2026.
