The Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, N.K. Sinha visiting the Media Centre, during the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017), in Panaji, Goa
The Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India has a fully functioning media centre with state of art facilities located at Old GMC Building to give updates on daily activities and events happening at the IFFI 2017. Press Conferences will be starting from 21st November 2017. The Opening Press conference will about the Film “Beyond The Clouds” from acclaimed filmmaker Majid Majidi. Those addressing this press conference will be Vishal Bhradwaj (Dialogue Writer), Ishaan Khatter (Actor), Malavika Mohanan (Actor), Reza (EP) Majid Majidi (Director), A R Rehmaan (Music Composer) Sharin Mantri (Producer, Namah Pictures), Sujay Kutti (Producer, Zee Studios), Kishor Arora (Producer, Namah Pictures). The second Press Conference will be on the section “Country Focus – Canada”.IFFI 2017 has already garnered a great amount of buzz owing to its stellar announcements that include many firsts. The Festival, that is credited with a Grade “A” status by the International Federation of Producers’ Associations (FIAPF) announced that the festival will be presenting 195 films from over 82 countries of which there will be 10 World Premieres, 10 Asian and International premieres and over 64 Indian premieres as part of the Official programme.The Festival will open with the much talked about new feature, “Beyond The Clouds” from acclaimed filmmaker Majid Majidi and presented by Namah Pictures and Zee Studios and close with the World premiere of the Indo Argentinian Co-production “Thinking of Film” directed by Pablo Cesar. While noted actor Shahrukh Khan will grace the opening ceremony of the festival as a special guest, the closing ceremony will be graced by noted actor Salman Khan, this in addition to a galaxy of noted industry professionals, international guests, dignitaries and film celebrities.The press and delegate screenings that will kick off on the 21st of November will also see the opening of the Indian Panorama section, with the section being inaugurated by renowned actress Sridevi. The same day will also see the IFFI 2017 Country Focus on Canada being celebrated with a grand red carpet opening, amidst the presence of noted Canadian actors and celebrities. The Country focus Canada that has been organized in association with the government of Canada with the collaboration of Telefilm Canada, curated by the Toronto International Film Festival,The International Competition section of IFFI 2017, which carries a cumulative cash prize of over Rs. 1 Crore (Rs.10 Million)will showcase 15 of the finest films of this year, competing for the Golden and Silver Peacock awards. The International Competition jury will be headed by renowned filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who is joined by his fellow jury members Festival director Maxine Williamson from Australia, Actor-Director Tzahi Grad from Israel, Russian Cinematographer Vladislav Opelyants, Director and Production Designer Roger Christian from the United Kingdom.