Record number of delegates in IFFI 2024, foreign delegates from 28 countries participate in the film festival
Highest ever delegates participating in Film Bazaar & Business projections in the Film Bazaar exceed Rs 500 Cr, marking a significant achievement
Housefull Masterclasses & Screenings of International Cinema and Indian Panaroma
November 30, 2024
55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2024) came to a close today at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa. The 2024 edition of IFFI saw a participation of 11,332 delegates, marking a 12% increase compared to IFFI 2023. Delegates hailed from 34 states and Union Territories across India, alongside international participants from 28 countries.
In the case of Film Bazaar, the number of delegates surged to 1,876, a significant increase from 775 last year. Foreign delegates represented 42 countries. The business projections in the Film Bazaar this year exceeded Rs 500 Crores, marking a significant achievement. The Tech Pavilion featuring 15 industry partners also was an interesting component for the participating delegates. Rs15.36 Cr worth of sponsorship were achieved from industry partners.
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies featured star-studded appearances and performances, celebrating both Indian and international cinema. The opening ceremony paid tribute to the centenary celebrations and the rich diversity of Indian cinema. The closing ceremony featured music and dance, while also honoring exceptional achievements with awards, including the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Philip Noyce and the Indian Film Personality of the Year Award to Vikrant Massey.
The theme of IFFI focused on “Young Filmmakers”, as per the vision of Minister of Information and Broadcasting, recognizing their potential in shaping the future of creativity. The initiative of the Creative Minds of Tomorrow, platform was enhanced to support 100 young talents from 75 in the previous editions. About 350 young film students, from various Film Schools across the country, were facilitated by the Ministry to attend IFFI. A new section and award of Best Debut Indian Director has been instituted, to recognize the young film making talent across India. The masterclasses, panel discussions, film market and film packages have all been curated for the young creators. ‘IFFiesta’ – an entertainment zone has been started for enhancing youth participation and engagement.
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) paid homage to four legendary figures in Indian cinema: Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, and Tapan Sinha. Marking the centenary of their remarkable legacies, the festival brought their unparalleled contributions to the forefront through meticulously curated events, stamp release, screenings, and performances.