The India Film Project (IFP) will be returning for the 15th edition this year celebrating 15 years of storytelling and collaboration. The festival is set to take place on November 29-30 at Mumbai’s Mehboob Studios.
At the heart of IFP lie its 50 Hour Creative Challenges across six categories including filmmaking, music, design, photography, writing, and performing arts. The jury for this year’s edition includes, Dibakar Banerjee, Hariharan, Sheeba Chadha, Bilal Siddiqi, Santhy Balachandran, Ravi Jadhav, Kanu Behl, Mukesh Chhabra, Gajesh Mitkari, and more.
Reflecting on the festival’s journey, Ritam Bhatnagar, founder of IFP, said, “What began as a small dormitory idea shared among a few passionate creators has now grown into one of the world’s leading celebrations of creativity and culture. Fifteen years later, IFP continues to be that space where creative people come together, experiment, and grow. This milestone year is our way of celebrating that journey, from one tiny idea to a global festival that inspires millions of people to create, share, and dream bigger every year.”
Dibakar, who is a member of the filmmaking jury, said in a statement, “Storytelling has always been about curiosity, and IFP thrives on that. As a filmmaker, I’ve always believed that cinema must surprise you. Fifteen years in, IFP is continuing the good work in promoting curiosity. That’s what makes it so special. Loving being a jury this year.”
Sheeba, member of the Performing Arts Jury, added, “There’s something truly joyful about IFP, and it’s always a pleasure to associate with the team, this time as a jury member. What I love the most about this festival is how it empowers artists to express and evolve without limits. As an actor, I’m drawn to spaces that let artists nurture their craft without fear or formula, and IFP has built that beautifully over the years. I’m excited to see what this milestone edition brings to the table.”
