Day 04 of IFFI 2025 highlighted international talent through creative challenges
Swati Bhat
Day 04 of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 was a vibrant assembly of global talent, marked by the conclusion of intense creative challenges and inspiring masterclasses.
The day began with the grand finale of the 48-hour Challenge of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT), capturing the exhaustion, relief, and joy of young filmmakers as they presented their final projects.
The PIB Media Centre was the lively heart of the festival, hosting a series of significant press conferences. Directors and actors from 'De Tal Palo' (Iván Dariel Ortiz Landrón, José Félix Gómez) and 'Pike River' (Robert Sarkies) shared their compelling stories, while the teams behind 'Seaside Serendipity' (Tomomi Yoshimura) and 'Tiger' (Anshul Chauhan, Kosei Kudo, Mina Moteki) highlighted the strong influence of Asian cinema.
Indian regional cinema and documentaries were prominently showcased, with Sandesh Kadur, Paresh Mokashi, and Debangkar Borgohain discussing their unique films: 'Nilgiris – A Shared Wilderness,' 'Mukkam Post Bombilwadi,' and 'Sikaar'. International artistry continued to captivate as directors Christina Theresa Tournatzès ('Karla') and Hayakawa Chie ('Renoir') shared their creative journeys in a joint session.
The highlight of Day 04 was the much-anticipated Masterclass: 'Giving Up is NOT a Choice!'. Renowned Actor and Speaker Anupam Kher enthralled the audience at Kala Academy with a powerful and motivational speech that reinforced the day's theme of resilience and passion.
Conclusion of 48 hours of Challenge of CMOT
The 48-hour "Creative Minds of Tomorrow" (CMOT) challenge concluded with a closing ceremony today, November 23, 2025, at the Kala Academy in Goa, as part of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025.
