IFFI 2025: Fourth day witnessed filmmaking approaches of directors, masterclass by Anupam Kher
Panjim, November 23
The fourth day of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 was a high-energy convergence of global talent, marked by the conclusion with an inspiring masterclass by Anupam Kher.
According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the day began with the grand closing of the 48-hour Challenge of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT), capturing the exhaustion, relief, and elation of the young filmmakers as they presented their final works.
The PIB Media Centre was the pulsating heart of the festival, hosting a series of major press conferences.
Directors and actors from the films 'De Tal Palo' (Ivan Dariel Ortiz Landron, Jose Felix Gomez) and 'Pike River' (Robert Sarkies) discussed their compelling narratives, while the teams behind 'Seaside Serendipity' (Tomomi Yoshimura) and 'Tiger' (Anshul Chauhan, Kosei Kudo, Mina Moteki) highlighted the strong presence of Asian cinema.
Indian regional cinema and documentaries shone brightly, with Sandesh Kadur, Paresh Mokashi, and Debangkar Borgohain addressing the media for their distinct films: 'Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness,' 'Mukkam Post Bombilwadi,' and 'Sikaar', as per the release by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The highlight of Day 04 was the much-anticipated Masterclass: 'Giving Up is NOT a Choice!'.
Legendary actor and speaker Anupam Kher held the audience spellbound at Kala Academy, delivering a powerful and motivational address that cemented the day's theme of resilience and passion, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting press release.
It was followed by the conversation session between Vishal Bhardwaj and B Ajaneesh Loknath, participating with Sudhir Srinivasan in the 'In-Conversation: Lata Mangeshkar Memorial Talk' on the theme "The Rhythms of India: From the Himalayas to the Deccan".
The ongoing IFFI will run till November 28, 2025.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see Indian regional cinema getting the spotlight it deserves. Films like 'Mukkam Post Bombilwadi' and 'Sikaar' represent the diverse storytelling traditions of our country. More power to regional cinema! 🎬
The 48-hour film challenge sounds intense! Young filmmakers pushing their creative boundaries - this is exactly what our film industry needs. Hope some of these talents get mainstream opportunities.
While I appreciate the festival's international focus, I wish there was more coverage of the actual film screenings. The press conferences and masterclasses are great, but ultimately we come for the films themselves.
Vishal Bhardwaj and Ajaneesh Loknath discussing Indian music traditions - what a fantastic session that must have been! Our film music has such rich diversity across regions. 🎵
Love seeing Asian cinema representation with 'Tiger' and 'Seaside Serendipity'. India's cultural connections with East Asia through cinema is an underexplored area. More such collaborations please!
The documentary 'Nilgiris - A Shared Wilderness' sounds fascinating. India's ecological diversity deserves more cinematic attention. Hope this inspires more filmmakers to explore environmental themes.
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