Festival Information
AAFT Campus, Film City, Sector 16A, Noida, UP 201301
13th Edition Celebration
A global platform celebrating truth, creativity, and meaningful storytelling through documentary cinema
Our Mission
The International Documentary Film Festival Noida (IDFFN) is a distinguished platform that showcases powerful documentary films from across the globe. For many aspiring filmmakers, documentaries serve as the foundation of their creative journey before moving on to feature cinema.
IDFFN is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of documentary filmmaking, which captures diverse cultures, real-life incidents, rituals, human behavior, and the essence of humanity. Through this creative form and craft, the festival fosters a deeper understanding of civilizations and chronicles history in a meaningful and artistic way.
13 Years of Documentary Excellence & Global Impact
IDFFN was founded as a national initiative by AAFT with a vision to promote documentary filmmaking in India. The first edition received 127 submissions from across the country.
The festival introduced international categories and started receiving submissions from South Asian countries. Special focus on environmental documentaries was added.
Official recognition as an international festival. Expanded reach to 30+ countries including European and American submissions. Introduction of virtual screening platform.
Pioneered hybrid festival format during pandemic. Fully digital submissions and screenings reached global audience. Introduced interactive virtual workshops and masterclasses.
Celebrated 10 successful years with record submissions. Introduced new categories for emerging technologies in documentary filmmaking. Recognized by UNESCO as emerging platform.
Established as premier documentary festival in Asia. Launched IDFFN Film Fund to support independent documentary filmmakers. Expanded to include 85+ countries worldwide.
Now reaching 90+ countries with 1000+ annual submissions. Introducing AI-powered documentary analysis and blockchain certification for filmmakers. Expanding to year-round virtual screenings.
Expanding global reach with focus on underrepresented regions. Establishing IDFFN Documentary Academy for filmmaker training. Creating international documentary distribution network.
Upcoming edition submissions
Current festival lineup
Past award-winning films
President, International Documentary Film Festival Noida
Expanded to 90+ countries
Of documentary celebration
31st May 2025
For 13th IDFFN Edition
Director, International Documentary Film Festival Noida
Dear Filmmakers, Film Enthusiasts, and Esteemed Guests,
The 13th International Documentary Film Festival Noida 2025 marks another proud milestone in our journey of celebrating meaningful storytelling through documentary cinema.
My journey in media began in 1994 with All India Radio and has since spanned scriptwriting, direction, and production across documentary films, television series, and international development projects.
I am confident that the films showcased here will inspire, provoke thought, and elevate the documentary genre to new heights.
Thank you for your passion and commitment. Together, let us continue to celebrate documentary filmmaking as a powerful voice of creativity, innovation, and inspiration.
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