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New Delhi, India
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Goa – International Film Festival of India
Goa, India · Est. 1952 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Goa, India
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 74 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at INOX Panjim
Overview
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), founded in 1952, is Asia's oldest and largest film festival, now held annually in Goa since 2004. It showcases a diverse global lineup including fiction, documentaries, experimental cinema, and restored classics across competitive and curated sections, with an International Competition for feature films from all continents. Recognized by FIAPF and backed by the Indian government, IFFI serves as a premier platform for soft power diplomacy, industry growth, and connecting Indian cinema with global voices.
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+100 pts)
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 74 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at INOX Panjim
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (48 refs, 33 languages)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (8 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
1952
Venue
INOX Panjim
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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