The Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) is a festival organised in the city of Chennai, India, by a film society, the Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF),[1] with the support of The Government of Tamil Nadu, the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce and the Film Federation of India.

[2] From the official website, the festival aims at: providing a common platform for the film fraternity to show its expression through films; understanding other cultures and project the excellence of this art form; contribute to the understanding and appreciation of film cultures of the different nations in the context of the social and cultural ethos; and promote friendship and co-operation among peoples of the world.

The festival screens more than 100 international feature films.

[3][4][5][6] The CIFF provide awards in the following categories: The movie Melody, a film by Behrouz Sebt Rasoul was selected in the 21st Chennai Film Festival and was screened on December 14–21.

[8][9][10] Melody was selected as the Tajik entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.