The IFFI Best Film Award (officially known as the Golden Peacock for the Best Feature Film) is the Main Prize of 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 ...

presented annually by the

Directorate of Film Festivals The Directorate of Film Festivals in India was an organisation that initiated and presented the International Film Festival of India, the National Film Awards and the Indian Panorama. Although the Directorate helped appoint members of the jur ...

, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with the ''Golden Peacock'' a representation of the

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, India’s national bird, with a permanent motto of the festival ‘

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts such as the Maha Upanishad, which means "The World Is One Family". Vedic tradition mentions "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" meaning all living beings on the earth are a family. Translation T ...

’ (The whole world is a family). The award is announced for films produced in a year across the world. The award was instituted in 1965 from the 3rd IFFI competitive edition.

Feature Film Awards

Golden Peacock Award winners (Best Feature Film)

The award carries a cash prize of shared equally between the director and producer. The director will receive the 'Golden Peacock' and a certificate in addition to the cash prize. The Producer will receive a certificate in addition to the cash.

Silver Peacock Award winners (Best Feature Film - Discontinued)

Short Film Awards

Golden Peacock Award winners (Best Short Film - Discontinued)

Special Awards for Short Films at the 42nd IFFI

*Vasudha award for “A Pestering Journey” by K. R. Manoj *Second prize of Golden Lamp Tree: “Another Planet” by Smita Bhide *Silver Lamp Tree award: “Crazy Beats Strong Every Time’ by Mool Monson *International Jury Prize: “Khule Darwaze” by Ashish Pande *Special Jury Prize: "Anthony Gonsolves" by Ashok Rane

References

External links

Official Page for Directorate of Film Festivals, India
{{International Film Festival of India Lists of Indian award winners International Film Festival of India Indian film festivals Festivals in Goa Awards for best film