Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant to Grace Curtain Raiser Press Conference; Festival to Unveil Highlights of ‘Stories Without Borders’
The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will bring together filmmakers, cinema enthusiasts and creative voices from across the world in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2026, under the theme ‘Stories Without Borders’.
The Curtain Raiser Press Conference of the festival will be held tomorrow, 13 November 2026, at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa, to unveil the highlights, major attractions and key programmes of the forthcoming edition.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, will grace the occasion. Smt. Delilah Lobo, Vice Chairperson, Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), will also be present, along with Shri Chanchal Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Chairperson, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Sh G Krishnakumar; Managing Director, NFDC Sh Dhiraj Singh; Shri Ashutosh Gowariker, Festival Director, IFFI 2026; and the Chairpersons of the Festival Jury.
Reflecting IFFI’s growing global reach, the 57th edition will present an expansive and diverse programme celebrating the richness of Indian and international cinema. The press conference will share details of the festival’s offerings and provide a glimpse into the cinematic experiences and creative exchanges planned for audiences and participants from across the world.
With its theme ‘Stories Without Borders’, IFFI 2026 seeks to celebrate cinema as a medium that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, connecting audiences through diverse stories and shared human experiences.
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