| Why in the news? | Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Recipient | Phillip Noyce, acclaimed Australian director |
| Festival | 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2024) |
| Notable Works | Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, Salt, The Saint, The Bone Collector, and more |
| Summary of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024 | |
| Dates | 20th to 28th November 2024 |
| Location | Goa |
| Organizers | Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) |
| Festival Theme | "Young Filmmakers" - Focus on emerging voices shaping the future of cinema |
| Opening Film | Better Man by Michael Gracey, Asia premiere, about Robbie Williams' life |
| Country of Focus | Australia - with films, MOU with Screen Australia, and special showcases |
| Global Participation | 1,676 submissions from 101 countries, over 180 international films from 81 countries, including 15 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 40 Asian premieres, and 106 Indian premieres |
| Indian Panorama | 25 feature films & 20 non-feature films showcasing India's diversity |
| Opening Feature Film | Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (Hindi) directed by Randeep Hooda |
| Opening Non-Feature Film | Ghar Jaisa Kuch (Ladakhi) |
| New Award | Best Indian Debut Director with a cash prize of INR 5 lakh |
| Web Series Award | 46 entries, prize of INR 10 lakh for the Best OTT Web Series |
| Film Bazaar | South Asia's largest film market with 350+ projects, pitching sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities |
| Special Sections | Rising Stars, Mission Life, Australia as Country of Focus, Treaty Country Package |
| Restored Classics | Awara (1951), Devadasu (1953), Hum Dono (1961), Harmonium (1975) |
| International Competition | 15 films competing for Golden Peacock & INR 40 lakh |
| Jury Members | Ashutosh Gowariker (Chairperson), Anthony Chen, Elizabeth Karlsen, Fran Borgia, Jill Bilcock |
| Masterclasses & Panels | 25+ sessions featuring AR Rahman, Shabana Azmi, Mani Ratnam, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Phillip Noyce, John Seale |
| Venue Accessibility | Partnered with Svayam for accessibility, including audio descriptions and sign language interpretation |
| Additional Theaters | INOX Madgaon, INOX Ponda, Z Square Samrat Ashok, Picture Time inflatable theaters |
