Archive · 24 Dec 2025
17th Bengaluru International Film Festival Announced
The 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) will be held from January 29 to February 6.
Prakash Raj is the Brand Ambassador.
The festival will show over 200 films from 60+ countries, with a focus on women empowerment.
Screenings will be at Cinépolis, Lulu Mall, and other places.
There will be special events like a retrospective of Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda and films shortlisted for the Oscars.
The festival will end with an awards ceremony.
The 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES) will be held from January 29 to February 6, with Prakash Raj as the Brand Ambassador.
The festival will showcase over 200 films from more than 60 countries, featuring over 400 screenings.
Screenings will primarily be held at Cinépolis, Lulu Mall, and other venues across Bengaluru.
Special features include a retrospective of legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda and films shortlisted for the Academy Awards.
The festival will conclude with an awards ceremony recognizing Best Films across categories and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Who
- Organized by the Karnataka government, with Prakash Raj as Brand Ambassador
- What
- 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES)
- When
- January 29 to February 6
- Where
- Bengaluru, primarily at Cinépolis, Lulu Mall, and other venues
- Why
- To showcase international and Indian films, promote women empowerment, and celebrate cinema
- Event
- 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES)
- Dates
- January 29 to February 6
- Theme
- Women Empowerment
- Brand Ambassador
- Prakash Raj
- Film Screenings
- Over 200 films from 60+ countries, 400+ screenings
- Venues
- Cinépolis, Lulu Mall, Dr. Rajkumar Bhavana, Kalavidara Sangha, Suchitra Film Society
- Budget
- Rs 7 crore
- Special Features
- Retrospective of Andrzej Wajda, African cinema history, Academy Awards shortlisted films