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Where Indian Cinema
Finds Its Voice

Promoting and preserving the cinematic heritage of India, through research, education, advocacy, and the stories that shape us.

Latest from IFI

  • IFI Annouces the Top 10 Indian Films and Top 3 Actors and actresses of the year 2022. Read more

  • Indian Film Institute launched an Online Filmmaking Programme called 'Discover Cinema'.

  • IFI Announces top 10 Indian Films and top 3 Actors and Actresses of the year 2021. Read More

  • Research Article: Need for Pension System in Indian Film Industry. Read more

Online Courses

Indian Film Institute is currently offering Online Filmmaking Courses - Discover Cinema

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DISCOVER CINEMA

A Six Week Fundamental Filmmaking Course with Five Award Winning Film Professionals. From Screenwriting, Direction, Camera, Editing, Sound to making your first short film, this course covers 130+ lessons.

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DISCOVER CINEMA

A Six Week Fundamental Filmmaking Course with Five Award Winning Film Professionals. From Screenwriting, Direction, Camera, Editing, Sound to making your first short film, this course covers 130+ lessons.

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Indian Film Institute is a Non Governmental organization setup in 2005. Managed by renowned film professionals of India, IFI was set up mainly to help film professionals from all over the world to exchange information, ideas, source, fund and market films, scripts, film professionals, facilitate film production and promote cultural understanding using cinema as a medium. All activities of IFI are of non profit making nature. Read more.

WHAT WE DO

Our Activities

Advisory for Filmmakers

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Free consultancy on funding and global distribution for emerging and independent filmmakers.

Legal & IP Advice

04

Free legal guidance on intellectual property rights in cinema and television for all members.

Workshops & Masterclasses

02

Periodic masterclasses with prominent directors, actors, and craft professionals across India.

Film Festival Curation

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Sourcing and programming film packages for festivals and expositions worldwide.

Research Support

03

Supporting and funding research on Indian cinema — publications, dissertations, and theses.

Policy Advocacy

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Championing policy change for the welfare of Indian film industry professionals.

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WORKSHOPS BY IFI

Dates: Upcoming in May-June 2026
Venues: Delhi, Dwarka, Gurgaon, Noida
MIND TO SCREEN: A Four-Day Workshop on Filmmaking
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ARE YOU A FILMMAKER, OR EXPLORING FILM?

Indian Film Institute guides, mentors, and enables filmmakers to take the next step.

DISCOVER IFI

IFI guides & mentors filmmakers and youngsters in the filmmaking activities, helps in exploring filmmaking as a career, get access to resources, and empower them with knowledge.

JOIN IFI

Attend any of the workshops, or online courses of IFI and become a member. Members get exclusive access to film resources, conferences, film festivals, free assistance, free merchandise, and discounts on workshops.

WRITE FOR IFI

Indian Film Institute is building a historical resource for filmmakers, and is looking for researchers, analysts and writers. Apply now.

MENTOR YOUNGSTERS

Its all about developing the next generation of filmmakers. If you are an experienced film professional, IFI would love to collaborate with you in workshops, seminars, conferences, and spreading awareness.

ATTEND WORKSHOPS

IFI organizes Film Workshops in New Delhi, and online through a Six Week Filmmaking course called Discover Cinema.

DIORAMA MAGAZINE

IFI has created an online magazine which will help young filmmakers in attaining more information about how the film industry works, explore careers, equip with know-how , learn from experienced filmmakers, and be up-to-date.

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