The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is a Victorian Government initiative presented by Film Victoria and State Government of Victoria. It was established in 2012. Bollywood actress Vidya Balan is the Ambassador for the event. The intention of this project is to create cultural collaboration with the Indian film industry. Event is produced by Mind Blowing Films an Indian movie distribution business in Australia.
From the IFFM Facebook Page
“ A film a day to let your imagination play . Over 50 films in more than 17 languages, #IFFM2016 has something for everyone. We will be doing ‘a film a day’ to help you mark the movies you don’t want to miss. We obviously had to start with our favourite and someone we IDOLIZE, Sharmeen Obaid. She has directed 3 documentaries, two of which have won OSCARS, need we say more?”
IFFM 2016 Celebrity Guests
RISHI KAPOOR, FAWAD KHAN, Vidya Balan, Anurag Kashyap, Amrinder Gill, RITUPARNA SENGUPTA, SRIJIT MUKHERJEE, RAJEEV MASAND, Leena Yadav, MALAIKA ARORA KHAN, Richa Chaddha, Shakun Batra, RADHIKA APTE, Sara Haider, SHALMALI KHOLGADE
Events Schedule
Opening Night
DATE: Thursday 11th August 2016
TIME: 7:30pm
VENUE: HOYTS Melbourne Central , Level 3 Corner Swanston & La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Director Leena Yadav and Lead actress Radhika Apte will attend the function.
Awards Night
DATE: Friday 12th August 2016
TIME: 7:00pm for 7:30PM start
VENUE: MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE
Pakistani singer-songwriter, Sara Haider, Indian singer Shalmali Kholgade, Suzanne D’Mello, and other notable local performers to headline the Empowerment Concert.
Rishi Kapoor will be presented the award “Excellence in Cinema” on this occasion.
Flag Hoisting
DATE: Saturday 13th August 2016
TIME: 11:00am
VENUE: Federation Square
Rishi Kapoor will attend the function
Bollywood Dance Competition
DATE: Saturday 13th August 2016
TIME: 12:00pm
VENUE: Federation Square
Judges for the event: Malaika Arora Khan, Richa Chadha, Shakun Batra
Registrations Now Open. Details at http://www.iffm.com.au/telstra-comp.html
Closing Night
DATE: Sunday 21st August 2016
VENUE: HOYTS Melbourne Central, Level 3 Corner Swanston & La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Upcoming Bollywood Movie ANGRY INDIAN GODDESSES, key cast will be present for the occasion
All Programs are subject to change. Check back closer to the event date at http://www.iffm.com.au
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