57th International Film Festival of India Steering Committee Meets

The first Steering Committee meeting for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held on 21 August 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi. The 57th edition of IFFI is scheduled from 20 to 28 November 2026 in Goa.

International Film Festival of India

The International Film Festival of India is one of India’s major film festivals and is held annually. Goa has hosted IFFI for several editions, and the festival is associated with screenings, industry interactions, and international participation.

Steering Committee and Administrative Framework

The Steering Committee meeting was chaired by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting. Chanchal Kumar, Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, also took part in the meeting. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is the nodal ministry for IFFI.

Festival Themes and Institutional Context

The meeting discussed festival preparations, masterclasses, mentorship programmes, and opportunities for young students and emerging filmmakers. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has linked the festival with India’s creative industries and the “Orange Economy”, a term used for the cultural and creative sector.

Important Facts for Exams

• IFFI was first organised in 1952 and is among Asia’s oldest film festivals.
• Goa has been the regular venue for IFFI since 2004.
• The International Film Festival of India is organised by the National Film Development Corporation of India under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
• Film festivals often include competitive sections, retrospectives, masterclasses, and industry networking events.

Goa and Indian Cinema

Goa is the scheduled venue for the 57th edition of IFFI from 20 to 28 November 2026. The festival is used for screenings of Indian and international films, professional exchanges, and promotion of Indian cinema abroad.