The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has invited entries for Indian Panorama 2026, the official selection programme of the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The showcase celebrates outstanding Indian feature and non-feature films and provides a platform for their screening at IFFI, international film festivals, Indian film weeks and other non-commercial events in India and abroad.
This year's Indian Panorama will comprise four sections: up to 26 feature films, 21 non-feature films, five debut feature films and New Horizons, a section for films making their world, international, Asia or India premiere. The programme also continues its focus on recognising emerging filmmakers through the Best Debut Director category.
Selected films will screen at IFFI 2026 in Goa. In addition, up to three feature films from Indian Panorama may be recommended for the festival's International Competition, while debut films remain eligible for the Best Debut Director Award.
Online applications close on 10 August 2026 at 6:00 PM IST, while the signed hard copy of the application and supporting material must reach NFDC by 17 August 2026 at 6:00 PM IST.
Eligibility
- Films must be completed between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2026.
- Entries must be in any Indian language and include English subtitles.
- The director and producer must be Indian nationals, and the film must be produced in India. Eligible international co-productions may also apply.
- Feature films must have a runtime of more than 72 minutes.
- Films submitted to Indian Panorama 2025 are not eligible.
- A maximum of five entries may be submitted by an individual, production house or company.
- Student films may be submitted only through recognised film and media institutes.
Key Dates
- Online submission deadline: 10 August 2026, 6:00 PM IST
- Hard copy submission deadline: 17 August 2026, 6:00 PM IST
