53rd International Film Festival of India

[4] International Competition Jury to pick the awardees for Golden and Silver Peacocks.

[5] The Feature Film Jury, with twelve members, was headed by the acclaimed director and editor, Chairperson Vinod Ganatra.

The Feature Jury constituted of the following members who individually represent various acclaimed films, and film-related professions, whereas collectively representing the diverse Indian fraternity: [1] Source:[6] On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence, India was named the 'Country of Honour' at the Marche du Cinema of the Cannes Film Festival this year.

This first-ever honour, conferred on India, symbolises the significant role that cinema plays in the cultural relationship between the two countries.

To reciprocate, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI Goa) featured France in the 'Country of Focus' segment.