International Cinema Festival

India
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held annually in Goa, is one of Asia’s most prominent film festivals and South Asia’s only FIAPF-accredited competitive feature-film festival. It is notable for bringing together a large international lineup of films, including world, international, and Asian premieres, while also spotlighting Indian cinema through the Indian Panorama section and hosting curated retrospectives, tributes, and industry events. [1][3][6]

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 7 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

Festival Details

Founded

2019

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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