| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) |
| Location | Goa |
| Dates | November 20-28, 2025 |
| Inaugurated by | MoS L. Murugan, CM Pramod Sawant, I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju |
| Festival Director | Shekhar Kapur |
| Key Participants | Nandamuri Balakrishna, Anupam Kher, Manoj Joshi, Sreeleela, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra |
| Key Additions | WAVES Film Bazaar, UNICEF × IFFI showcase |
| IFFI First Held | 1952 (Asia's oldest film festival) |
| Highlights | World premieres, Indian Panorama selections, retrospectives, workshops, panels |
| Cultural Highlights | Film screenings, masterclasses, tributes, cultural showcases, state tableaux, diverse performances |
| Collaborations | UNICEF × IFFI collaboration showcasing films on children's rights and resilience |
| Focus Areas | Global narratives, regional storytelling, cinematic vibrancy, India's creative economy |
