Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
MIB Extends IFFI 2026 Media Accreditation Deadline to 17 October
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has extended the deadline for media accreditation for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2026 to 17 October 2026. The festival is scheduled to take place in Panaji, Goa, from 20 to 28 November 2026. Eligible media professionals are required to submit their applications via the official Press Information Bureau (PIB) accreditation portal. IFFI, established in 1952, is jointly organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG).