IFFI 2024 sees a 12 pc increase in participation
The Statesman|December 02, 2024
The 2024 edition of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa saw a participation of 11,332 delegates, marking a 12 per cent increase as compared to IFFI 2023, said the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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IFFI 2024 sees a 12 pc increase in participation

The delegates hailed from 34 states and Union Territories across the country, alongside international participants from 28 countries that attended the film festival that concluded on Thursday at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa, it said.

The Ministry said in the case of Film Bazaar, the number of delegates surged to 1,876, a significant increase from 775 last year. Foreign delegates represented 42 countries. The business projections in the Film Bazaar this year exceeded Rs 500 crore, marking a significant achievement.

The opening and closing ceremonies featured star-studded appearances and performances, celebrating both Indian and international cinema, it said.

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