The IFFI Award for Best Debut Director (officially known as the Silver Peacock for the Best Debut Film of a Director) is an honor presented annually at the International Film Festival of India since the 47th IFFI 2016 for the best debut film direction in World cinema. The IFFI Award for Best Indian Debut Director was instituted since the 55th IFFI 2024 for the best debut film direction in Indian cinema.