The India Film Project (IFP) is back with its milestone 15th edition, and this year’s line-up is its most ambitious yet. The two-day festival, known for blending creativity and culture across multiple art forms, returns to Mumbai’s Mehboob Studios on November 29 and 30.
Shahid Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Hariharan, and more: IFP season 15 drops its biggest speaker line-up yet!
Staying true to its Creativity × Culture theme, Season 15 brings together voices from film, music, writing, design, photography, advertising, tech, digital storytelling, food, and more. The weekend will be packed with conversations, workshops, performances, and interactive experiences designed for today’s creators.
Spotlight on Film & Streaming
The film and streaming section features some of the festival’s most talked-about sessions. Highlights include:
- 20 Questions: How I Made My First Feature with Aranya Sahay and Shazia Iqbal
- Vaibhav Munjal Podcast LIVE ft. Siddhant Chaturvedi
- Being the Future of Indian Cinema with Adarsh Gourav, Vishal Jethwa, Nitanshi Goel, and Zahan Kapoor
- 10 Things We Learned While Contemporising Indian History with Hansal Mehta and Sameer Nair
- I Am Not an Actor with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Aditya Kriplani
- How I Create Magic on the Editing Table with Namrata Rao
- Craft, Creativity, and ‘Absolute Cinema’ with Vasan Bala and Hardik Mehta
- Bringing Back Old-School Romance with Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh
- Becoming Arjun featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Shoojit Sircar
Shahid Kapoor will also take the stage for a dedicated session exploring his craft and his evolving relationship with cinema.
Abhishek Bachchan, speaking about his session, shared: “Becoming Arjun is something I’m genuinely excited about. Arjun from I Want to Talk has stayed with me, and it will be fun to break down the character with Shoojit Sircar. IFP has always felt like a home for creators.”
Music: Icons and Fresh Voices
The music line-up brings a mix of legends and emerging artists, including:
- The Future of Music with Rolling Stone India
- Making of Kashi to Kailash with Raja Kumari
- Getting Fusion Right with Hariharan and Akshay Hariharan
- Bars from the Heart with Dino James
Culture: Tracking Ideas and Trends
IFP continues its deep dive into modern culture with sessions like:
- Nuclear Takes: How Culture Gets Shaped
- Maya and the Making of Modern Lore with Anand Gandhi
Speaker Chirag Thakkar shared his excitement, saying, “Talking about how culture shifts, online or offline, feels especially relevant right now, and I’m glad to be part of this conversation.”
Digital: Conversations That Shape the Internet
- Creators and commentators come together for sessions including:
- Social Media Vigilantes | Consider Me De-influenced
- How To Create Compelling Video Essays
Literature, Performing Arts, Design & Photography
The festival continues its multidisciplinary focus with:
- Why the Poor Don’t Kill Us × Meet the Savarnas with Manu Joseph
- Behind The Book: Peeli Chhatari Wali Ladki
- Poets of the Future Past ft. Kabir and Khusrau
- How I Designed the Team India Jersey with Aaquib Wani
- Photographing the Wild and How I Take Breathtaking Drone Shots
Food: Rediscovering Forgotten Flavours
Chef Ranveer Brar joins Kunal Vijayakar for Food of the Future Past, revisiting lost recipes and the memories tied to them. Brar said, “There’s a quiet poetry in exploring where our food comes from and how it evolves.”
50 Hour Challenge & More
As always, IFP will host its famous 50 Hour Challenge Award Ceremonies, celebrating standout work in filmmaking, design, music, photography, and writing.
A Festival That Keeps Growing
Over the years, IFP has hosted more than 1,400 speakers and welcomed over 1.2 lakh participants, becoming one of the world’s biggest creative gatherings. Past editions have featured Joseph Gordon Levitt, Mira Nair, Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Pankaj Tripathi, and several global voices.
This year’s edition promises something for every kind of creator — from thoughtful discussions to immersive cultural experiences.
IFP Season 15 takes place on November 29 and 30 at Mehboob Studios, Mumbai. Full schedule available at the festival link.
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