Official Film Festival of Government of Maharashtra
21st Pune International Film Festival
2nd to 9th February 2023
The Pune International Film Festival was launched in 2002, with an idea of attracting the best in celluloid to Pune. Today PIFF has evolved into a major annual event attracting thousands of film aficionados, international guests and the media alike. This international platform features screenings, discussions, lectures, workshops, and a community of filmmakers from all corners of the world.
Our Motto: Strengthened cultural discourse through cinema.
Our Mission: Instil an academic flavour in the festival related to global cinema and spark a cultural exchange.
Every edition of PIFF has a unique contemporary theme. Through categories like World Competition, Marathi Competition, Global Cinema, Country Focus and Retrospective, we bring forth quality films from various countries and cultures. An acclaimed international jury decides awards for films in the competitive sections.