First meeting of 56th IFFI Steering Committee held in Mumbai
On 18 July 2025 at NFDC headquarters, Mumbai, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired the first meeting of the Steering Committee for the 56th International Film Festival of India, to be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2025.
Summary
The first meeting of the Steering Committee for the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa, was held at the NFDC headquarters in Mumbai on 18 July 2025, chaired by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Festival Director Shekhar Kapur and I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju attended. The 56th IFFI is scheduled for 20 to 28 November 2025 in Goa, with a focus on student filmmakers and young creators; the WAVES Film Bazaar runs alongside the festival.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 18 July 2025, NFDC HQ, Mumbai
- Chair
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Festival Director
- Shekhar Kapur
- 56th IFFI
- 20-28 November 2025, Goa
- Alongside
- WAVES Film Bazaar
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was scheduled to be held in Goa on which dates?
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Correct answer: D — 20-28 November 2025
PIB (I&B): the 56th edition of IFFI is scheduled to be held from 20 to 28 November 2025 in Goa.