‘Seven films, one Thailand’: Thai Film Festival brings cinema, culture and tradition to Kolkata
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The second edition of the Thai Film Festival was held in Kolkata last week, bringing Thai cinema and culture to local audiences through a three-day programme featuring seven films.
TIFF ’26 announces In Conversation series featuring Lee Min-ho, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott
Aug 12, 2026, at 07:49 am
Toronto: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the lineup for its 2026 “In Conversation With…” series, featuring global stars Lee Min-ho, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott, Rachel Morrison and Hudson Williams in live discussions about their careers, creative journeys and craft.
Kolkata opens a new window to Thai culture through its second film festival
Aug 09, 2026, at 06:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As cinema has a way of travelling beyond borders, the second edition of the Thai Film Festival came to Kolkata on Friday, bringing together film enthusiasts, consuls general from different countries and audiences with an appreciation for global cinema.
Lagaan filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker named as Festival Director for 57th IFFI
May 01, 2026, at 04:06 pm
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has appointed noted filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker as the Festival Director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), to be held in Goa.
IFFK backs down after Centre threat: three films pulled over ‘national security’ concerns
Dec 19, 2025, at 03:49 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The organisers of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) 2025 have decided not to screen three films following strong objections and a threat of legal action from the central government, media reports said.
Nov 21, 2025, at 10:24 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: When the message first popped up on her phone, Russian actress Natalia Witmer didn’t think twice before closing it. A casting director from Kazakhstan reaching out to her directly? It felt too random — too unreal to her.
IFFI 2025 kicks off in Goa with historic carnival parade, 270 films from 84 countries
Nov 21, 2025, at 01:29 pm
Panaji/IBNS: The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 commenced in Panaji, Goa, on Thursday with a vibrant opening ceremony featuring cultural performances and cinema-inspired tableaux representing India’s diverse regions.
Cinema beyond politics: Turkish filmmaker reveals why India holds a special place in their hearts
Nov 15, 2025, at 09:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Turkish filmmaker Erkan Yazici was present in the Indian city of Kolkata earlier this month on the occasion of the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
Nov 06, 2025, at 11:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, senior actor-MP Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday graced the inauguration of 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
May 20, 2025, at 02:59 pm
Cannes/IBNS: Indian film veteran Sharmila Tagore was joined by her co-actress Simi Garewal at the screening of maestro Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri at the 78th edition of Cannes Film Festival in the French city on May 19.
Nandita Das, Huma Qureshi, others draw curtains on French Film Festival Kolkata 2025
Mar 04, 2025, at 07:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent filmmaker-actress Nandita Das, actress Huma Qureshi were joined by Bengali film personalities to draw curtains on the second edition of French Film Festival Kolkata.
My curiosity about French cinema brought me to Kolkata festival: Naseeruddin Shah
Feb 24, 2025, at 09:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah was joined by several other film personalities to inaugurate the second edition of the French Film Festival in Kolkata at West Bengal film centre Nandan last week.
Celebrating the future of Cinema: 55th IFFI concludes with a grand closing ceremony
Nov 29, 2024, at 04:52 pm
The curtains came down on the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Thursday with a spectacular closing ceremony, celebrating the magic of cinema and the spirit of storytelling at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa.
Producers need to be passionate as well as pragmatic, says filmmaker Stephen Woolley at IFFI
Nov 26, 2024, at 11:40 pm
English Filmmaker and Actor Stephen Woolley addressed a masterclass on “Who is a Film Producer? - Five Important Stages of Film Production” at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa which was attended by aspiring filmmakers and movie enthusiasts on Tuesday.
Nov 25, 2024, at 08:30 pm
Goa/IBNS Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor on Sunday attended the 55th International Film Festival [IFFI] where his grandfather, legendary actor-director late Raj Kapoor, was paid tribute on his centenary celebrations.
IFFI features ‘Bassima’s Womb’ and ‘Loonies’: A Deep Dive into Human Struggles
Nov 25, 2024, at 02:12 am
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) featured two remarkable films in the ‘Cinema of the World’ category: Canadian film, ‘Bassima’s Womb’ and Polish film, ‘Loonies’.
Heeramandi was the biggest set I’ve ever worked on: Manisha Koirala
Nov 25, 2024, at 01:34 am
Actress Manisha Koirala on Sunday said the set of her OTT release Heeramandi was the biggest she has worked in her career.
Nov 24, 2024, at 05:42 am
Panaji/IBNS: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcased three exceptional films: Gujarati film, Karkhanu, Assamese film, Rador Pakhi, and Google Matrimony.
Nov 16, 2024, at 02:41 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the successful run of their last Bengali film Bohurupi, filmmaker duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee's next project, Aamar Boss, has earned an official entry into the 55th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Kolkata-born US filmmaker Sriyanka Ray wins Emmy for documentary a year after she died
Oct 29, 2024, at 05:45 am
Late Kolkata-born US filmmaker Sriyanka Ray on Saturday posthumously won her independent Emmy award as a director and producer for her documentary ‘Homeroom Dreams'.
Anasuya Sengupta: Know about first Indian to win Best Actress at Cannes
May 25, 2024, at 11:54 pm
Cannes/Mumbai: Indian actress Anasuya Sengupta has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Best Actress Award at the Un Certain Regard segment of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which closes on Saturday.
Bharat Parv celebration takes centerstage at Cannes Film Festival
May 18, 2024, at 06:45 am
The 77th Cannes Film Festival, the grandest celebration of cinema, kicked off two days ago with a ten-day extravaganza where content and glamour converge.
'Yintah' bags Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary
May 07, 2024, at 05:58 am
Toronto/IBNS: Non-fiction film Yintah bagged the Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary prize at the 2024 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
Mar 28, 2024, at 08:24 pm
After a well-received performance at International Film Festivals across the globe, Berlin will premiere in India on the silver screen at Red Lorry Film Festival curated by BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination.
Mar 28, 2024, at 06:50 pm
The NEZ International Film Festival (NIFF) is set to showcase independent cinema from across the world with a special focus on European filmmakers this year.
9-day French Film Festival in Kolkata concludes with a cultural ode
Feb 28, 2024, at 05:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The first edition of the French Film Festival in Kolkata has concluded amidst glitz and glamour. The nine-day cinematic extravaganza, which commenced on Feb 16, positioned itself as a significant cultural exchange platform between India and France, showcasing the depth and diversity of French and Indian cinema.
Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap inaugurate 1st edition of French Film Festival in Kolkata
Feb 17, 2024, at 07:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood veteran Anil Kapoor, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Saturday inaugurated the first edition of French Film Festival in Kolkata.
Kashish Chalchitra Utsav to be held in Mumbai during weekend
Jan 26, 2024, at 03:43 am
Kashish Arts Foundation is organising a two-day-long Indian language LGBTQ+ film festival as part of the recently launched Mumbai Festival 2024 activities by Maharashtra Tourism.
Jan 06, 2024, at 06:18 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Well known actor and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Dr Mohan Agashe and National Award winning filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan were part of the five member jury that recently convened to decide on winning films in five categories for the We Care Film Festival, which will be held as part of the International Purple Festival Goa, 2024.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a reason I became an actor: Aditi Rao Hydari
Dec 17, 2023, at 07:03 pm
Indian actress Aditi Rao Hydari was the guest at the closing ceremony of 29th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). During her stay in Kolkata, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh caught up with the Jubilee actress...