Key figures in 2025
Number of submissions: 1,827, of which 70% of foreign films
Number of films selected in official sections: 215
Number of professional attendees: 98, of which 55% of foreign stakeholders
Number of journalists: 85
Number of admissions: 74,577

 

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Kolkata International Film Festival

Kolkata International Film Festival

Established by the Government of West Bengal in 1995, the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has grown into one of India's premier international film festivals and one of Asia's leading cultural events. As a FIAPF-accredited international film festival, KIFF serves as a global platform for artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and meaningful cinema, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, scholars, and audiences from across the world. Today, KIFF is a flagship cultural initiative of the Government of West Bengal, promoting world cinema alongside Indian and Bengali cinema while strengthening Kolkata's identity as a vibrant international centre of art, culture, and cinematic excellence.

Date 2026 Dates TBA
Country India

Location
Kolkata

Director(s)
Sharmistha Banerjee

Year of creation
1995

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Competition > Competitive and Non-competitive

Format > Feature film and Short film

Genre > Various genres

Industry activities Not applicable
Premieres requirement Regional Premiere
Audience/Cash prize(s) Cash prize(s)

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