Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju chaired VC Meeting in hybrid mode with the Steering Committee members for 55th International Film Festival of India, Goa (IFFI) at Entertainment Society of Goa in Panaji today.
Festival Director, Shekhar Kapur, Chief Secretary, Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, IAS, Secretary (Information and Publicity), Subhash Chandra, IAS, Chief Executive Officer ESG, Ankita Mishra, IAS and other Committee members were also present.
Jaju also visited Kala Academy Goa to review the Screening Status and location of Centenary exhibition, ahead of 55th IFFI Goa scheduled from November 20th to 28th.
Jaju, called on Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and discussed strategies to make this year’s IFFI more people-centric, inclusive, and festive. He was accompanied by Festival Director Shekhar Kapoor, steering committee members of IFFI, and senior officials of the Ministry of I&B and National Film Development Corporation.
The discussions included steps and initiatives to enhance the overall experience for both the delegates and the general public, fostering a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates Indian cinema and Indian talent at the 55th edition of the festival. One of the key initiatives discussed was the planning of parades with a specific theme celebrating Indian Cinema during the festival. The parades will serve as a visual spectacle, adding to the festive ambiance and engaging the local community.
In addition to the parades, IFFI 2024 will feature an entertainment arcade where Indian cinema and culture will be celebrated with people’s participation. This interactive space will provide opportunities for attendees to engage with various aspects of the film industry and Indian culture.
The festival will also have a strong focus on youth providing a platform rising talent of cinema to showcase their work.
The Ministry of I&B and the Goa Government are committed to making IFFI 2024 a memorable event that showcases the rich tapestry of Indian cinema and provides a platform for filmmakers, actors, and cinephiles from around the world to connect and celebrate.
Steering committee members Bobby Bedi and Ravi Kottarakkara; Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Broadcasting), I&B Ministry and Managing Director at NFDC; Vrunda Desai, Joint Secretary (Films), I&B Ministry Anurima Sharma, Director; Sreerag Mukundan, OSD Films; and Ankita Mishra, CEO, ESG, also attended the meeting with the Chief Minister.
The IFFI is organized by the Government of India every year in Goa. It aims at providing a common platform to the world of cinema to project the excellence of the art of filmmaking. The vision of the IFFI is to nurture the growth of Indian cinema and its youth by offering opportunities and exposure.
