CIFFI is the International Film Festival of India being organized by Delhi Metropolitan Education–DME (www.dme.ac.in) of India in association with Deakin University (www.deakin.edu.au) of Australia from 2019. This year, Nottingham University China campus has also become our valued partner. DME is a premier educational institute located in Noida in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India and affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi.Deakin University is one of the biggest public universities of Australia located in Melbourne. The University of Nottingham is a public research university in the UK with campuses in Malaysia and China.

The first edition of CIFFI was held on April 17-20, 2019, in DME campus while Deakin University authorities and Australian filmmakers joined both in online and offline mode. The second Edition of CIFFI was organised in hybrid mode on the central theme ‘Cinema and Covid-19 Impact’ on December 15-21, 2020. experience for all. Special Attraction Cash Prizes up to INR 100000 Partnership with an Australian University Screening of foreign and national films The third edition of CIFFI was ‘Cinema Rejuvenation’ with hashtag cinema 2021 conducted from December 15 to 21, 2021 in hybrid mode. The fourth edition of CIFFI, again in a blended format, repeated the same dates with ‘Cinema for Togetherness’ as theme and #millennialmovies hashtag.

CIFFI 2023 is coming up with new zeal, being organized consecutively for the fourth time in hybrid mode with mesmerising blending. This is the fifth edition of Cineaste international film festival of India – CIFFI. A filmmaker debutant or celebrated has a responsibility to contribute to inclusivity in society, that is why ‘Cinema for Inclusion’ is the theme of CIFFI 2023. This year, we all will celebrate diversity in films with #celebratingdiversity. In CIFFI 2023, we seek a change in the experience of watching films while expecting the horizon of films to broaden and expand. In CIFFI 2022, we tried to infuse the spirit of togetherness. With all collaborations intact in the fifth edition of the film festival in 2023, we are looking forward to making it an enriching experience for all.

Delhi Metropolitan Education

Delhi Metropolitan Education is an ‘A’ grade premier educational institute affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi and approved by Bar Council of India. The institute offers state of the art physical and academic infrastructure to provide a dynamic and clinical grounding for success. The Institute offers BBA, BALLB & BBALLB (with BCI approval) and BA (JMC) programmes.

The institute is located in Sector-62, NOIDA, adjacent to NH-24 at 5-7 min driving distance from Delhi border and in proximity of NOIDA, NOIDA Extension, Vaishali, Indirapuram, Mayur Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Kaushambi, Crossing Republic, Ghaziabad etc. The state of the art campus has a regal British styled building with many modern facilities including the impressive Nelson Mandela Auditorium, Rabindranath Tagore Library, exquisite audio and video studios, a moot court, a legal aid centre, computer labs, conference rooms, cafeteria etc.

It is promoted by the founders of Mayoor School, Noida (in collaboration with GC MAYO College, Ajmer) and Delhi Public World School, Noida Extension. Delhi Technical Campus is the technical education arm of the institute, running AICTE and COA approved technical education programs viz., B.Tech., B. Arch. and MBA.

Deakin University

Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. Established in 1974 with the passage of the Deakin University Act 1974, the university was named after the second Prime Minister of Australia, Alfred Deakin. Its main campuses are in Melbourne’s Burwood suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool, as well as the online Cloud Campus. Deakin also has learning centres in Dandenong, Craigieburn and Werribee, all in the state of Victoria. Deakin is one of Australia’s fastest growing research universities. Around 89% of Deakin’s research is rated at or above world class. Its combined research funding increased from A$4.5 million in 1997 to A$47.2 million in 2015. The University has four research institutes. Along with them, there are 13 strategic research courses. They are ranked 5 stars for world-class facilities, research and teaching, as well as employability, innovation and inclusiveness.

The University collaborates with other education providers, industry, governments, communities and professional associations across Australia and internationally. Through its key divisional areas, the Global Engagement portfolio supports and promotes Deakin to local and international future students, partners, communities and visitors.

Deakin fosters an environment in which teaching and research excellence is recognised and celebrated. We regularly do well in the Australian Awards for University Teaching, and our researchers are recognised nationally and internationally for their innovative work.