The 51st edition of the International film festival (IFFI), which was scheduled to be held from 20-28 November 2020 in Goa, has been delayed to 16-24 January 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday that the decision to postpone IFFI's 51st edition was arrived at after he discussed the matter with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
"It has also been jointly decided to hold the festival from 16th to 24th January 2021 at Goa as per the International Film Festival guidelines and protocols. The festival will be conducted in a Hybrid format i.e. Virtual & Physical format," Javadekar said.
"All COVID-related protocols will be strictly enforced as per the festivals convened recently in the international film festival circuit," he added.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday that the decision to postpone IFFI's 51st edition was arrived at after he discussed the matter with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
"It has also been jointly decided to hold the festival from 16th to 24th January 2021 at Goa as per the International Film Festival guidelines and protocols. The festival will be conducted in a Hybrid format i.e. Virtual & Physical format," Javadekar said.
"All COVID-related protocols will be strictly enforced as per the festivals convened recently in the international film festival circuit," he added.