Good films are a series of magical moments woven together to give you an experience you’ll always remember. And if you’re a movie enthusiast like us, then you’d be excited to know that the Bengaluru International Film Festival is back with its 15th edition. The festival will begin on February 29 and will go on till March 7. This prestigious festival will see the presence of many talented filmmakers, national and international actors, and film lovers from all over the country. Read on to know all the details about this film festival.
Bengaluru International Film Festival Back To Bay This February
Kickstarting on February 29, 2024, the 15th edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) will be every film lover’s paradise. The grand inauguration of the film festival will be held at the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, followed by an amazing closing ceremony at its Banquet Hall on March 7, 2024.
Organised by the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy with the Government of Karnataka, this film festival provides a stage to celebrate literature, fine arts, and cinema in the state. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated the logo of the 15th BIFFES in Bengaluru on January 19, officially flagging off this cinema celebration.
Honorable Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah launched the logo of the 15th Bengaluru International Film Festival.#BIFFes #BIFFes2024 #WorldInBengaluru #FIAPF #FilmFestival https://t.co/0JDHEKfs3r
— BIFFES (@BIFFESBLR) January 19, 2024
As per the schedule shared for the festival so far, the regular film screenings will begin on March 1, 2024. The screenings will take place at 11 screens spread across PVR Cinemas in the city. The festival will screen nearly 200 films from about 50 countries, featuring a wide range of genres.
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Fun Academic Interactions & Workshops For Filmmakers & Students
Just like previous years, this edition of BIFFES will see competitive sections for the Asian, Indian, and Kannada cinema. These competitions include the Asian Cinema Competition, Indian Cinema Competition (Chitra Bharati), Kannada Cinema Competition, Contemporary Cinema of the World, and Kannada Cinema of Popular Entertainment – to name a few. The winners of these competitions will be rewarded with cash prizes during the closing ceremony of the film festival.
That’s not it, there will also be various sessions of academic interactions for filmmakers and students. This will include seminars, workshops, and masterclasses that will benefit filmmaking practitioners.
This festival will be a week-long celebration of world cinema, artistic diversity, and the sheer magic of film that unfolds on screen! So, are you excited about this edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival?
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