| Opening film | Beyond the Clouds |
|---|---|
| Closing film | Thinking of Him |
| Location | Goa, India |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Awards | Golden Peacock Award (BPM (Beats per Minute)) |
| Festival date | 20–28 November 2017 |
| Website | iffigoa |
The 48th International Film Festival of India was held on 20 to 28 November 2017 in Goa. "Celebrating the Future of Cinema" was set as the festival's theme and registrations were opened in early October 2017.[1]
Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, who was appointed head of the jury of the Indian panorama section, resigned from the position on 14 November after alleging that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, that co-organizes the festival, dropped two films S Durga and Nude from screening in the Indian Panorama section, despite being chosen by the jury and without consulting them.[2][3] Two other members Apurva Asrani and Gyan Correa quit the jury the following day.[4]
- ^ Kamat, Prakash (5 October 2017). "Registration begins for 48th IFFI". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "48th International Film Festival of India: Days after two films dropped from fest, jury chief Sujoy Ghosh resigns". The Indian Express. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "Sujoy Ghosh quits as IFFI Indian Panorama section jury chief after I&B Ministry drops two films from lineup". The Hindu. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- ^ "IFFI row hots up, two more jury members resign". The Economic Times. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.