New Delhi:

The National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) has been supported by a major partnership with the Indian Cultural Relations and Special Broadcasting Services (SBS) along with Indian Consulates in the Indian High Commission, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane at Canberra. , This has been expanded for the first-time event for the Australian audience and it will be in many cities in Australia from Thursday, 13 February to Sunday, 2 March, 2025.

NIFFA Nomination Council is the leading Australian Indian film professional, including Achla Datar, prominent, prize -winning producer Deepti Sachdeva, film and art writer Neeru Saluja, and actress and emerging director Amruutte Apte.

NIFFA has received unprecedented support from Australian and Indian film industries, Indian consulates in Australia and Indian High Commission. Indian High Commissioner in Australia, His Excellency Shri Gopal Bagle said, “Cinema crosses the boundaries, cultures and languages. By bringing the celebration of Indian cinema to Australia, its global appeal has been highlighted and at the same time between the two countries It also exposes deep cultural relations.

India’s National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) is supplying a curated section of films and a curated section between Australia and India.

“I am eager to ensure that this overdue festival is a best Australian ceremony with the participation of the increasing number of Australian film professionals from Indian migrants. That is why it is encouraging for some of the most hardworking film professionals on our nominations. . council.

“Anupam and I wanted to celebrate Indian cinema in my totality, not only Bollywood or its stars, and we wanted to do it on a big screen in a big way. Now with NDTV and NFDC support from India and Dandy from Australia and Dandy and Australia Peter Castaldi, co-director of the SBS Audio Support Festival, said, “This is actually turning as a stellar cooperation and we are very grateful that we are very grateful for immense support.

Consul General of India in Sydney. S. Janakiraman said, “For the first time the National Indian Film Festival is being organized in Sydney, Australia. India’s Consulate, Sydney will partner with this program. With our heritage. And the legacy of Indian cinema, we have in Australia There is a strong foundation to perform India through the lens of Indian cinema. Hope to celebrate with cinefiles, filmmakers and industry leaders. “

In Brisbane, India’s Consul General, Ms. Neetu Bhagotia said, “Cinema crosses the boundaries, saying, the stories that are universally echoed. The purpose of the Indian National Film Festival of Australia is to celebrate this power, Shares various cultures of our two great countries simultaneously.

Niyati Mehta from the prestigious Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Australia said, “India, Sydney, and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center are happy to participate with Australia’s National Indian Film Festival. Indian cinema is one. Universal is universal Language and its creativity, innovations and vast cultural and linguistic diversity continues to connect and draw audiences around the world.

Dandy Cinema CEO Sharon Striclland said, “Dandy Cinemaz is proud to be a part of Australia’s inaugural National Indian Film Festival, a historical festival of cinema that brids cultures and shows extraordinary diversity and talent of Indian filmmaking. The festival is a symbol of storytelling to connect the audience across the boundaries, and we are thrilled to bring these vibrant, compelling films on our screen. “

David Hua, director of Audio Language Content from SBS Audio, said, “SBS has a proud legacy to partner in Australia with in-language film festival. We are happy that SBS is its 50th anniversary in the year, SBS South Asian . Participating with Australia’s first National Indian Film Festival, we add Spice to our teams and support this rich cultural exchange of the story. “