57th International Film Festival of India to Be Held in Goa

# 57th International Film Festival of India to Be Held in Goa ### Why in News? Preparations for the **57th** **International Film Festival of India** (**IFFI**), scheduled in Goa from November 20 to 28, **2026**, were reviewed at the festival’s first steering committee meeting. ### What is IFFI? - **IFFI** is India's major international film festival, bringing together Indian and global cinema. - It is organised through the **National Film Development Corporation** under the **Ministry of Information & Broadcasting**, in coordination with the Government of Goa. - The **2026** preparations also focus on young filmmakers and the '**Orange Economy**' — creative industries such as film, media, arts and entertainment. ### Exam Connect - **IFFI** → first held in **1952** - **Goa** → permanent host since **2004** - **NFDC** → **Ministry of Information & Broadcasting**