Logo of the upcoming 56th edition of IFFI Goa 2025; poster announcing India’s first Artificial Intelligence Film Festival and Hackathon
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The International Film Festival of India today (November 3) announced the launch of India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Film Festival and Hackathon. The festival, hosted in collaboration with LTIMindtree (LTIM) and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), is set to take place from November 20 to 28, during the 56th edition of IFFI in Goa.
According to a press release, the initiative aims to create a platform that empowers filmmakers, creators, technologists, and innovators “to experiment with AI-driven storytelling tools and showcase groundbreaking creative use cases that shape the future of film.”
In a statement to the press, Shekhar Kapur, Festival Director, IFFI and Jury Chair of the IFFI AI Film Festival, said, “Cinema has always reflected the power of human imagination. Today, AI gives us a new lens that expands our ability to dream, design, and express. The IFFI AI Film Festival will be a playground for that evolution.”
Meanwhile, Dr Sujay Sen, Executive Vice President & Global Head of Interactive Services, LTIMindtree, added, “At LTIMindtree, we believe the future of storytelling lies at the confluence of human creativity and AI. Through this collaboration, we are proud to create a platform that nurtures innovation and brings the magic of AI to India’s creative economy.”
Shri Prakash Magdum, Managing Director, NFDC, stated, “As India’s leading platform for cinematic excellence, IFFI has always celebrated emerging voices and technologies. Partnering with LTIMindtree and Shekhar Kapur allows us to extend this creative legacy into the world of AI responsibly, inclusively, and with a vision for global collaboration.”
The AI Film Festival and Hackathon will feature an AI Film Showcase presenting AI-generated films across fiction, documentary, animation, and experimental genres. A 48-hour Hackathon, on the other hand, will challenge developers and storytellers to design innovative AI-powered cinematic tools.
The festival will also see workshops and masterclasses on topics such as AI in film production, ethical storytelling, and creative technology.
Published – November 03, 2025 04:46 pm IST
