New Delhi:
The National Film Festival of India in Australia (NIFFA) has received the support of the Indian High Commission in Canberra, Indian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as key associations with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Special Radio Service (SBS) (SBS). This first event of its kind for the Australian public has expanded and will take place from Thursday, February 13 to Sunday, March 2, 2025 in multiple cities in Australia.
The Nomination Council of NIFFA presents the main Australian Indian film professionals, including Achala Date, head of operations at Zee Studios, the award -winning producer Decepti Sachdeva, the film writer and arts Dutu Saluja, and the actress and emerging director Amruta Apte .
NIFFA has received unprecedented support from the Australian and Indian film industries, Indian consulates in Australia and the High Commission of India. The Indian High Commissioner in Australia, his excellence, Mr. Gopal Baglay, said: “The power of cinema transcends borders, cultures and languages. Bring the celebration of Indian cinema to Australia highlights its global attraction and also the deep cultural connection between The two countries through the two countries through the two countries through the two countries the Indian diaspora of one million people, and also beyond it. “
National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) of India is providing a cured section of films in another first between Australia and India.
“I am anxious to make sure that this backward celebration is an Australian celebration par excellence with the participation of a growing number of Australian film professionals from the Indian diaspora. That is why it is so encouraging to have some of the most workers film professionals in Our advice council.
“Anupam and I wanted to celebrate Indian cinema in its entirety, not only Bollywood or its stars, and we wanted to do it on big screens in big It is resulting to be a truly stellar collaboration and we are very grateful for the immense support we are obtaining, “said the co -director of the Peter Castaldi festival.
Dr. S. Janakiraman, Consul General of India in Sydney, said: “For the first time, the National Film Festival of India is being organized in Sydney, Australia. The General Consulate of India, Sydney, will be associated with this event . National Festival of Indian films in Australia that we hope to celebrate every year with film, filmmakers and industry leaders. “
Mrs. Netu Bhaagotia, Consul General of India in Brisbane, said: “Cinema transcends the limits, weaving stories that resonate universally. The National Film Festival of India in Australia aims to celebrate this power, joining the diverse cultures of our two great nations through shared emotions.
Niyati Mehta, of the prestigious Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) Australia, said: “The General Consulate of India, Sydney and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center are delighted to associate with the National Festival of Indian Film of Australia. The universal language and through Of their creativity, innovations and a vast cultural and linguistic diversity continue to connect and attract the public in India and throughout the world. “
Sharon Strickland, CEO of Dendy Cinemas, said: “Dendy Cinemas is proud to be part of the Indian National Film Festival of Australia inaugural, a historical film celebration that unites cultures and shows the extraordinary diversity and talent of the Indian film This festival.
David Hua, director of SBS Audio Audio Language Content, said: “The SBS has a proud legacy of associating with language film festivals throughout Australia. We are delighted that in the SBS year it marks its 50th anniversary, SBS South Asian is is associating with the First National Indian Film Festival in Australia.
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