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. At present it has members in more than 50 countries worldwide.