As a part of its objective to give international audiences a flavour of Indian Cinema, IIFA introduced the first-ever IIFA Film Festival – A Panorama of Indian Cinema in 2005. Held at the Pathe Tuschinski Art House, Amsterdam, the IIFA film festival showcased some of the best Films of Indian Cinema. Covering myriad genres, the IIFA Film Festival presents a variety that have received popular and critical acclaim across the world.

The IIFA Film Festival aims to showcase the rich tapestry of Indian Cinema to discerning audiences the world over this adding to its countless number of admirers.