Kolkata International Film Festival

The Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is an annual film festival held in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1995, it is the third oldest international film festival in India. The festival is organized by the West Bengal Film Centre under the West Bengal Government. In 2019, it was held from 8 November to 15 November. In 2024 the inaugural ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival will take place on 4 December and will continue upto 11 December 2024.The 30th Kolkata International Film Festival began on 4 December 2024 at Dhanadhanya Auditorium, in Kolkata, India. A 1966 Bengali film Galpo Holeo Satti by Tapan Sinha opened the festival

Duration will be not less than 60 minutes for featured films. The length of short films must be not more than 30 minutes, and for documentaries not more than 60 minutes. Productions may not be older than two years and must be an Indian premiere.

Awards

1. Innovation in Moving Images (IMI) - Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Film, Best Director, Special Jury Mention
2. FIPRESCI Award in Innovation in Moving Images (IMI)
3. Competition on Indian Language's Films - Best Film, Best Director, Special Jury
4. Bengali Panorama - Best Film
5. Asian Select (NETPAC Award) - Best Film
6. Competition on Indian Short Films - Best Film, Special Jury
7. Competition on Indian Documentary Films - Best Film, Special Jury

Awards ceremonies

The following is a listing of all Kolkata International Film Awards ceremonies since 1995.

See also

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