Delhi International Film Festival
| Location | Delhi, India |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Hosted by | The Social Circle |
| Festival date | 5th DIFF 3–9 December 2016 |
| Website | delhiinternationalfilmfestival |
The Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF), Started in the year 2012, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia.(There is evidence that there was an International Film Festival prior to this date: in 1965 "Gamperaliya" won the Silver Peacock for the Best Film ; in 1987 "Maldeniye Simion" actress Anoja Weerasianghe won the Silver Peacock for Best Actress) Held annually in the state of Delhi, the festival aims at providing a common platform for the cinemas of the world to project the excellence of the film art; contributing to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of different nations in the context of their social and cultural ethos; and promoting friendship and cooperation among people of the world.
The festival is conducted by The Social Circle in association with Govt of National Capital Territory of DelhiNDMC and Delhi Tourism.
The 3rd edition of the festival was inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of BJP Delhi, Sh. Satish Upadhyay with Filmmaker Subhash Ghai, NDMC Chairman, Sh. Jalaj Shrivastava, Sandeep Marwah and others.
The festival during its eight days was graced by many eminent personalities from the field of films, politics and fashion. Part of the festival was National Award Winning filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia, Meera from Pakistan, Heeba Shah, Ashutosh Kaushik, Tasleema Nasreen, Oscar Nominated Bangladeshi Dir. Khalid Mahmood Mithu, Income Tax Commissioner Sangeeta Gupta with Mridula Garg and Eminent writer Maglesh Dabral.
4th DELHI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -2015’ to be held in the capital from the 5th to 10th Dec. 2015.
Delhi International Film Festival to be held in association with Gov't of NCT Delhi.
With just over a month left for the 4th edition of the Delhi International Film Festival 2015, The Social Circle proudly announced its association with the Gov't of NCT Delhi.
The festival scheduled to take place from the 5th to 10th December 2015 will now be held in association with the Delhi Gov't making it the first and only International film festival of its kind to be held ever in the capital.
The Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Sh. Manish Sisodia will be the Chief Guest along with Jacqueline Fernandez at the Opening on 5th December.
- Jacqueline Fernandez, will be the special attraction with her first English feature Film, Definition of Fear.
The NDMC will be the venue partner once again with the grand opening taking place at the Central Park in Connaught Place and the screening of films at NDMC Convention Center.
The festival will have delegations from over 68 countries and will showcase best 210 films and 150 artworks from around the globe and "Gujarat Special Art Show" will be the attraction. These include Oscar nominated films as well.
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