National 13 November 2026
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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