55th International Film Festival of India
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| Location | Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium at Panaji, Goa, India |
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| Founded | 1952 |
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| Festival date | Opening: 20 November 2024 Closing: 28 November 2024 |
| Website | iffigoa |
The 55th International Film Festival of India will take place from 20 to 28 November, 2024 at Panaji, Goa. This year a new section and award category 'Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film' has been introduced in the festival. The award constitutes of a certificate and cash prize of ₹5 lakh in recognition of young directorial talent from India.[1]
Australia was designated as the 'Country of Focus' at the festival, with seven Australian films set to be screened, highlighting the country's rich storytelling traditions, including indigenous and contemporary narratives.[2] The festival is honoring the 100th anniversary of four legendary figures in Indian cinema, actor–director Raj Kapoor, filmmaker Tapan Sinha, Telugu star Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and singer Mohammed Rafi, through a dedicated tribute program.[3]
Overview
[edit]On 6 September 2024, The National Film Development Corporation of India under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), organised a Roadshow to kick off the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India. The Roadshow was held at the NFDC Premises on Pedder Road, Mumbai.[4] On October 25, the films selected for the Indian Panorama section, along with the juries for the feature and non-feature categories, were announced. A Hindi–language biographical film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, will open the Panorama section.[5]
The festival is celebrating the centenary of four icons of Indian cinema—actor-director Raj Kapoor, filmmaker Tapan Sinha, Telugu star Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and singer Mohammed Rafi with a special tribute program. In its 55th edition, the festival will showcase restored classics from these legends, including Kapoor’s 1951 crime drama film Awaara, Sinha’s 1976 film Harmonium, Akkineni’s 1953 film Devadasu, and 1961 film Hum Dono, highlighting Rafi’s memorable vocals.[6]
Events
[edit]- Master classes
- Anupam Kher 23 November 2024
- Shabana Azmi 25th November 2024
- John Seale 25th November 2024
- Phillip Noyce 25th November 2024
- Senthil Kumar 26 November 2024
- Chris Kirschbaum, Senior Animator for Avengers: Infinity War, 26 November 2024
- In conversation:
- Mani Ratnam 22 November 2024
- Panel Discussions:
- Centenary Special – Celebrating the Life and Works of Raj Kapoor 24th November 2024
- Panelists
- Ranbir Kapoor and Rahul Rawail
- Centenary Session – The Spectrum and the Soul Tapan Sinha 27 November 2024
- Panelists
- Arjun Chakraborty, Manu Chakraborty and Ratnottama Sengupta
Jury
[edit]Sources:[7]
Feature film jury
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The Feature Film Jury is headed by Film Director, Actor and Screenwriter Chandra Prakash Dwivedi. The Feature Jury constituted of twelve Members collectively representing the diverse Indian film fraternity.
- Manoj Joshi, Indian film, stage and television actor
- Susmita Mukherjee, Actor
- Himansu Sekhar Khatua, Film Director
- Oinam Gautam Singh, Film Director
- Ashuu Trikha, Film Director
- S.M. Patil, Film Director and Writer
- Neelaabh Kaul, Cinematographer and Film Director
- Susant Misra, Film Director
- Arun Kumar Bose, Ex HOD of Prasad Institute and Sound Engineer
- Ratnottama Sengupta, Writer and Editor
- Sameer Hanchate, Film Director
- Priya Krishnaswamy, Film Director
Non-feature film jury
[edit]The Jury headed by Documentary and Wildlife film director Subbiah Nallamuthu, has following six member:
- Rajnikant Acharya, Producer and Film Director
- Ronel Haobam, Film Director
- Usha Deshpande, Film Director and Producer
- Vandana Kohli, Film Director and Writer
- Mithunchandra Chaudhari, Film Director
- Shalini Shah, filmmaker
Official selection
[edit]- Indian Panorama
- Feature films
- Mainstream Cinema Section
- Non-feature films
- Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film
Indian Panorama
[edit]In Indian Panorama feature and non-feature films of cinematic, thematic, and aesthetic excellence are selected for the promotion of film art through the non-profit screening of these films under different categories.[7][8]
Feature films
[edit]| Title of the Film | Language | Director(s) | Producer(s) |
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| Swatantrya Veer Savarkar | Hindi | Randeep Hooda | Randeep Hooda Films |
| Kerebete | Kannada | Rajguru B | Janamana Cinemas |
| Venkya | Kannada | Sagar Puranik | |
| Juiphool | Assamese | Jadumoni Dutta | |
| Mahavatar Narsimha | Hindi | Ashwin Kumar | |
| Jigarthanda DoubleX | Tamil | Karthik Subbaraj | Stone Bench Creations |
| The Goat Life | Malayalam | Blessy | Visual Romance |
| Article 370 | Hindi | Aditya Suhas Jambhale | B62 Studios, Jio Studios |
| Gypsy | Marathi | Shashi Chandrakant Khandare | |
| Srikanth | Hindi | Tushar Hiranandani | Chalk and Cheese Films |
| Aamar Boss | Bengali | Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Nandita Roy | Windows |
| Bramayugam | Malayalam | Rahul Sadasivan | Night Shift Studios |
| 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu | Telugu | Nanda Kishore Emani | |
| Rador Pakhi | Assamese | Bobby Sarma Baruah | |
| Gharat Ganpati | Marathi | Navjyot Narendra Bandiwadekar | |
| Raavsaaheb | Marathi | Nikhil Mahajan | |
| Level Cross | Malayalam | Arfaz Ayub | |
| Karken | Galo | Nending Loder | |
| Bhootpori | Bengali | Soukarya Ghosal | |
| Onko Ki Kothin | Bengali | Saurav Palodhi |
Mainstream Cinema Section
[edit]| Title of the Film | Language | Director(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karkhanu | Gujarati | Rushabh Thanki | |
| 12th Fail | Hindi | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Vinod Chopra Films |
| Manjummel Boys | Malayalam | Chidambaram S. Poduval | Parava Films |
| Swargarath | Assamese | Rajesh Bhuyan | AM Television |
| Kalki 2898 AD | Telugu | Nag Ashwin | Vyjayanthi Movies |
Non-feature Films
[edit]20 Non-feature films selected in the 'Indian Panorama' are as follows:
| Title of the Film | Language | Director(s) |
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| 6-A Akash Ganga | Hindi | Nirmal Chander |
| Amar Aaj Marega | Hindi | Rajat Kariya |
| Sivandha Mann | Tamil | Infant |
| Amma’s Pride | Tamil | Shiva Krish |
| Bahi – Tracing My Ancestors | Hindi | Rachita Gorowala |
| Ballad of the Mountain | Hindi | Tarun Jain |
| Battoo Ka Bulbula | Hariyanvi | Akshay Bhardwaj |
| Chanchisoa | Garo | Elvachisa Ch Sangma, Dipankar Das |
| Flanders Di Zameen Vich | Punjabi | Sachin |
| Ghar Jaisa Kuch | Ladakhi | Harsh Sangani |
| Ghode Ki Sawari | Hindi | Debjani Mukherjee |
Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film
[edit]Five Debut Feature Films by Indian Directors will be showcased, that highlight new perspectives, diverse narratives, and innovative cinematic styles from across India.[9]
| Title of the Film | Language | Director(s) |
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| Boong | Manipuri | Lakshmipriya Devi |
| Gharat Ganpati | Marathi | Navjyot Bandiwadekar |
Country of focus
[edit]Australia has been nominated as the "Country of Focus" for the festival. A thoughtfully selected lineup of seven Australian films, spanning a variety of genres will be featured in the festival. From acclaimed dramas and impactful documentaries to visually captivating thrillers and uplifting comedies, these films will highlight Australia's unique cultural identity, showcasing a rich array of stories from both indigenous and modern communities.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Iffi institutes new award for debut Indian film directors". The Times of India. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Australia named Country of Focus for 55th International Film Festival of India". Hindustan Times. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "IFFI to celebrate the Centenary of Four Icons of Indian Cinema". PIB. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024 – via press release.
- ^ "NFDC Kicks Off Roadshow for 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)". PIB. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024 – via press release.
- ^ "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar To Open Indian Panorama At 55th International Film Festival Of India". News 18. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ Naman Ramachandran (4 November 2024). "Indian Film Icons Raj Kapoor, ANR, Mohammed Rafi, Tapan Sinha to Get Centenary Tribute at IFFI". Variety. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ a b "55th IFFI: Indian Panorama announces List of Films to be screened". Press Information Bureau. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024 – via press release.
- ^ Sheetal Prashlad (25 October 2024). "55th IFFI: Indian Panorama Announces 25 Feature Films And 20 Non-Feature Films For Screening". News24. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "IFFI 2024 announces Official Selection for 'Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film' Category". Press Information Bureau. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 5 November 2024 – via press release.
- ^ "Australia to be the "Country of Focus" at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India". Press Information Bureau. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024 – via press release.
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