42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) organized in Goa from 23rd November to 2nd December 2011 in association with . With the evolution of 3D technology, 3D animation films are all set to make a splash at IFFI 2011 in Goa. The venues will be enhanced with projection technology at different festival venues being to showcase these new generation digital movies.
IFFI’s Steering Committee Chief Mike Pandey told reporters in Panaji, Goa that “This year, 3D animation films would be brought in the festival. He further quoted, “Its (3D) a special category which is in the evolutionary stage”. The young filmmakers would have to produce a one minute film on ‘Incredible India, which would be considered for the competition in the festival, Mr. Pandey said.
The Committee also has well known filmmakers including Shaji N Karun and A K Bir on it, who are guiding the organizers on the holding of the festival. The festival deviating from its conventional format has also decided to hold competitions like ‘One minute film’ organized by Indian Documentary Producers Association (IDPA).
Dates for IFFI 2011, Goa
IFFI 2011 would be held in Goa from November 23-December 2 , 2011
Vanues for IFFI 2011, Goa
Panaji and Margao (35 kms from Panaji).
The MOU is finalized and Goa has been retained as a permanent venue for the festival, Srivastava said clarifying the doubts over the future of the festival in the state. Goa has been hosting IFFI since 2004, when the festival traveled here from Delhi.
The state government has formed Entertainment Society of Goa, a nodal agency that works for the organization of the mega-event in association with Union I & B Ministrys Directorate of Film Festival.
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