International Federation of Film Critics

International Federation of Film Critics
Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique
Abbreviation	FIPRESCI
Formation	6 June 1930
Founded at	Academy Palace, Brussels, Belgium
Type	Film critics organization
Headquarters	Munich, Germany
Official language	English, French
President	Ahmed Shawky
Vice-Presidents	Paola Casella, Elena Rubashevska
General Secretary	Klaus Eder
Deputy General Secretary	Alin Tasciyan
Website	www.fipresci.org

The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI, short for Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique) is an association of national organizations of professional film critics and film journalists from around the world for "the promotion and development of film culture and for the safeguarding of professional interests." It was founded in June 1930 in Brussels, Belgium.^[1] It has members in more than 50 countries worldwide.

^ "Historical background 1925–1945". fipresci.org. International Federation of Film Critics. Archived from the original on 29 October 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010.

[1] "Historical background 1925–1945". fipresci.org. International Federation of Film Critics. Archived from the original on 29 October 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010.

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