Lonavala International Film Festival India (LIFFI) was started in the year 2016 with an objective of providing a unique experience to film lovers! With a blend of Movies, Q&As, Master Classes and more Triose LIFFI focuses on talents of film makers and pays a tribute to a legendary film maker each year.
In September 2021, film enthusiasts and Bollywood lovers from around the world came together online to celebrate the cinematic legacy of one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic filmmakers—Shakti Samanta. The virtual film festival paid homage to his timeless contributions through curated screenings of 8 of his most beloved films, offering a unique opportunity to revisit the golden era of Indian cinema and have an enlightening panel discussion with his son.
Enthused by the response and participation of the previous film festivals, we didn’t let the pandemic break our spirit! We teamed up with UFO Moveez and brought the Lonavala International Film Festival India to our patrons, within the safety of their homes, through the Plexigo App!
A tribute was paid to Shri N.N Sippy, who has a vast collection of super hit movies, to his credit, including Gumnam, Who Kaun thi, Ghar among others. Spread over 3 weekends, we were joined by luminaries from across the globe who shed light on the various aspects of cinema
We were able to enthrall film lovers with the 4th edition of the Film Festival! The highlight of this festival is a tribute to the Maestro Mr. Subhash Ghai, with screenings of his super hit films. to a packed auditorium. A total of 19 films, with workshops, master classes and Q &A’s with eminent personalities, designed to provide an enriching experience to film students and enthusiasts, media school students from Mumbai, Lonavala and Pune took this Film Festival to new heights