The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) wrapped up its glittering nine-day fiesta in Goa with a closing ceremony that screamed grand. With over 200 films from 75 countries making waves, IFFI 2024 was not just a film festival, it was a cinematic carnival. From masterclasses with Bollywood biggies like Ranbir Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, and A.R. Rahman to panel talks with Pankaj Tripathi, this year’s lineup was fire. And as the curtains dropped, we finally got our hands on the winners’ list, and it’s a celebration of talent and diversity!
Vikrant Massey Snags the Spotlight
Say hello to IFFI 2024’s Personality of the Year – none other than 12th Fail star Vikrant Massey. From nailing his performance to bagging this top honour, it’s safe to say Massey is living his best life.
Marathi Magic with Navjyot Bandivadekar
Marathi director Navjyot Bandivadekar made his big debut and how! His film Gharat Ganpati secured the Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film award, and fans couldn’t be prouder. Bandivadekar is proof that regional cinema is on fire, and we’re here for it!
Global Icons, Desi Love
The festival wasn’t just about Indian stars. Swedish filmmaker Levan Akin’s Crossing clinched the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal for promoting peace and human rights, while Aussie maestro Phillip Noyce was honoured with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award. Legends, we salute you!
Here’s the Full Winners List of IFFI 2024 You Can’t Miss
- Golden Peacock (Best Film): Toxic (Lithuanian language)
- Best Actress: Vesta Matuliyte and Iva Rupeikaite (Toxic)
- Best Actor: Clement Faveau (Holy Cow)
- Best Director: Bogdan Muresanu (The New Year That Never Came)
- Special Jury Award: Louise Courvoisier (Holy Cow)
- Special Mention (Best Actor Male): Adam Besa (Who Do I Belong To)
- Best Web Series: Lampan (Marathi)
- Best Debut Feature Film Director: Sarah Friedland (Familiar Touch)
With diverse films, inspiring stories, and talent from every corner of the globe, IFFI 2024 wasn’t just an event – it was an experience. From mainstream superstars to indie geniuses, the festival celebrated it all. Here’s to the winners, the creators, and the audiences who make cinema magical.
IFFI 2024 was this epic, we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!
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