Pune is the fastest growing cosmopolitan in the country today.The presence of FTII (Film and Television Institute of India) for a very long time has generated an unparalleled “intellect” Cinema audience base.Pune has a very large influx of foreign students,professionals,researchers etc.They come from all parts of the world and they are integral part of the strong society structure of Pune.The education capital of India-Pune,also draws students from all disciplines across the country and around the World.The National Film Archive of India is also situated in Pune. The availability of a world-class movie watching experience through the newly built Multiplexes has also been responsible for triggering a new passion for cinema enthusiasts in the city.Also given the multi cultural mix of population with varied interests,Pune provides for an ideal base for an International Film Festival. Keeping in mind these things,the Pune International Film Festival launched its pursuit to bring the best in “celluloid” to the vast audience of Pune in 2002 with it’s first “International Film Festival”.It has been evolving as a major annual event. What we have here for you is a glimpse of the history of this festival PIFF 2002 The first Pune International Film Festival was a great success;1800 delegates were enrolled to experience this international festival.More than 50 pictures were screened from 8 countries.