History

The Jaipur International Film Festival, the world's fastest growing film festival, is held every year in January or February in Jaipur, India

Launched in January 2009, Jaipur International Film Festival -JIFF became an established in organizing world film festival every year in Rajasthan.

The purpose of this film festival is to promote new movie makers, exchange of knowledge, information, ideas & culture between India & other nations in context of their social and cultural ethos. JIFF also promotes friendship and co-operation among people of the world through the medium of films & documentaries.

Though the film festivals have become a regular affair in most countries, yet most of them cater only to a selected audience as well as entertain the commercially successful film makers and related personalities. However, JIFF intends to organize a festival that connects the film fans & movie goers with the world, especially the serious filmmakers & their associates so as to bring about greater understanding of the art of film making.

  • The 17th JIFF 2025 received 2408 films from 88+ countries and 241 films nominated for screening.)

  • The 16th JIFF 2024 received 2971 films from 67+ countries and 329 films nominated for screening.

  • The 15th JIFF 2023 received 2205 films from 63+ countries and 282 films nominated for screening

  • The 14th JIFF 2022 received 2100 films from 85+ countries and 279 films nominated for screening.(Hybrid Edition)

  • The 13th  JIFF 2021 received 2121 films from 85+ countries and 266 films nominated for screening.(COVID 19 Online Edition)

  • The 12th  JIFF 2020 received 2411 films from 100+ countries and 240 films nominated for screening.

  • The 11th  JIFF 2019 received 2221 films from 103 countries and 232 films nominated for screening.

  • The Tenth  JIFF 2018 received 2019 films from 100+ countries and 136 films nominated for screening.

  • The Ninth  JIFF 2017 received 2004 films from 100+ countries and 134 films nominated for screening.

  • The Eighth  JIFF 2016 received 2176 films from 100+ countries and 152 films nominated for screening.

  • The Seventh  JIFF 2015 received 1807 films from 100+ countries and 159 films nominated for screening.

  • The Sixth JIFF 2014 received 1587 films from 90+ countries and 156+156 films nominated for screening.

  • The Fifth JIFF 2013 received 1397 films from 90 countries and 217 films nominated for screening.

  • The Fourth JIFF 2012 received 902 films from 70 countries.

  • 18000 film lovers and film makers visited the festival.

  • The third JIFF 2011 was held with overwhelming response. 15,000 film lovers and film makers visited the festival. Altogether 600 films were received from 67 countries of the world. 144 short, documentary, animation and feature films were screened from 67 countries.

  • The second JIFF 2010 was held with overwhelming response. 10,000 film lovers and film makers visited the festival. Altogether 350 films were received from 41 countries of the world. 87 short & documentary films and two feature films were screened from 23 countries. Viewers & readers of JIFF 2010- Around 15 billion in the world. Ninety-four films were sent to Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Government of India, New Delhi for official approval, and of that 87 films got censor clearance.

  • The first JIFF 2009 was a first milestone towards success. 3500 film lovers & film makers attended the festival. Altogether 148 films were received from 7 different countries. 58 short & documentaries, and 2 feature films were screened from 6 foreign countries. Viewers & readers of JIFF, 2009 Around 10 billion in Rajasthan, 20 billion in India & 2 billion in the world.

JIFF PROGRESSING YEAR ON YEAR

Year Films Received Films Screened Countries Venue/Screen Inaugurated By
20091505981/1A group of people
201035087411/1Mr. Arun Dutt
2011650144672/3Shri Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister Rajasthan
2012917179706/6Smt. Jaya Bachchan
20131397217907/10Smt. Hema Malini
20141587156+15690+3/5A group of people
20151807159100+3/4Mr. Anupam Kher and Mr. Shaji N. Karun
20162176152100+6/7Mr. Prakash Jha
20172004134100+3/4Mr. Ramesh Prasad
20182019136100+2/3Mr. Surendra Bohra & A group of people
201922212321036/7Dr. B D Kalla (Minister of Art and Culture),
Mr. Robin Bhatt & 25 filmmakers from 25 countries
20202411240100+7/9Shri Ashok Gehlot, CM Rajasthan &
Shri Vishvendra Singh, Tourism Minister Rajasthan
2021212126685+0/0Online
2022210027952+2/3Shri Ashok Gehlot, CM Rajasthan &
Shri Vishvendra Singh (Hybrid edition)
20232205282634/7Mrs. Aparna Sen, Film Director
20242971329672/2—
20252408241883/8No Chief Guest Tradition at JIFF from This Year

JIFF Achievements…

# Achievement
1 JIFF is world’s first film festival which received films from 100 countries within just 7 years of existence.
2 JIFF is World's Biggest Competitive Film Festival (in fiction films) from 2019 onwards.
3 52 films have received 62 National Film Awards after being awarded at the Jaipur International Film Festival in previous years.
4 Many films have been nominated and awarded in OSCAR after being selected/awarded at the Jaipur International Film Festival in previous years.
5 JIFF is 1st film festival in the history of Indian film festivals which was organized at 10 screens in 2013.
6 JIFF has the privilege to launch guest country category to France in 2011 followed by Cannes Film Festival.
7 JIFF launched maximum programs in minimum time all over the world.
8 Jaipur International Film Festival is the world’s fastest growing and now a prestigious Film Festival.

It doesn’t matter where you are living but if you are a film buff, JIFF is the right place for you which is held in Jaipur every January. Here you can experience the world of cinema and see wonderful films, Oscar nominated films along with regional languages films from around the world and also debutant director’s films all at one place.

Welcome to the new emerging Film Capital of India & the World, where you can meet talented filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, distributors, and sales agents. It’s a great place to connect with people and share your thoughts and ideas, and also you can find here new business.

JIFF has provided a new platform to filmmakers from all over the world where they meet each other and try to find opportunities to jump their borders and get together to collaborate with one another for making films. The ‘Co-Production Meet’ during the festival has played a very significant role in establishing Jaipur as the capital of the world cinema. (from SUJAS magazine, published by Government of Rajasthan)

Evolving fast among all the Film Festivals of the world, JIFF through its nine yearly festivals has been able to establish Jaipur as the prominent capital of the world cinema. (from SUJAS magazine, published by Government of Rajasthan)