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Media accreditation opens for 56th IFFI, to be held in Panaji, Goa, from 20 to 28 November 2025

PIB opened media accreditation on 14 October 2025 for the 56th International Film Festival of India, to be held in Panaji, Goa, from 20 to 28 November 2025; the portal closes on 5 November.

Summary

The Press Information Bureau opened media accreditation on 14 October 2025 for the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Panaji, Goa, from 20 to 28 November 2025. The nine-day festival draws over 45,000 film enthusiasts and professionals each year. The accreditation portal closes on 5 November 2025. Accredited journalists will get access to screenings, panel discussions and networking events, and the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) will run a one-day Film Appreciation Course for them on 18 November 2025 in Panaji.

Key facts

Festival
56th IFFI
Dates/venue
20–28 Nov 2025, Panaji, Goa
Attendance
45,000+ each year
Accreditation closes
5 Nov 2025
FTII course
Film Appreciation Course for accredited media, 18 Nov 2025

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was scheduled for 20–28 November 2025 in which city?

Show answer

Correct answer: D — Panaji

PIB: the 56th edition of IFFI is set to take place from 20th to 28th November 2025 in Panaji, Goa.

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