The IFFI Award for Best Director (officially known as the Silver Peacock for the Best Director Award) is an honor presented annually at the

International Film Festival of India The International Film Festival of India (IFFI), founded in 1952, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. Held annually, currently in the state of Goa, on the western coast of the country, the festival aims at providing a common pla ...

since the 40th IFFI 2009 for the best direction in

World cinema World cinema is a term in film theory that refers to films made outside of the American motion picture industry, particularly those in opposition to the aesthetics and values of commercial American cinema.Nagib, Lúcia. "Towards a positive de ...

. Earlier the award was presented as the "Silver Peacock for the Most Promising Asian Director" during " 31st IFFI 2000" to " 39th IFFI 2008"

Recipients

IFFI Best Director Award (2009–Present)

IFFI Most Promising Asian Director Award (2000–2008)

References

{{International Film Festival of India Lists of Indian award winners International Film Festival of India Indian film festivals Festivals in Goa Awards for best director Indian film awards