My Melbourne Opens IFFM 2024 with Star-Studded Premiere

IFFM 2024

The 15th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) kicked off with the world premiere of the anthology film "My Melbourne"

IFFM 2024

Esteemed Indian filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir mentored the project, each contributing a short film exploring themes like race, gender, sexuality, and disability

IFFM 2024

"My Melbourne" reflects stories of migrants and residents who make up the city's diverse fabric, aligning with Melbourne and the festival's inclusive spirit

IFFM 2024

The opening ceremony featured traditional Indian lamp-lighting, symbolizing the festival's start, and was graced by numerous Indian stars and directors, including Kartik Aaryan, Rajkumar Hirani, Karan Johar, and Malaika Arora

IFFM 2024

Mitu Bhowmik Lange, Festival Director, highlighted the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and boundary-transcending storytelling in her opening remarks, praising the film for being made in five languages

IFFM 2024

Kabir Khan expressed gratitude on behalf of the Hindi film industry, noting the enriching learning experience and inspiration drawn from Melbourne's residents, including Setara, whose story he depicted

IFFM 2024

Imtiaz Ali shared his appreciation for the collaborative effort, likening it to a learning experience akin to going back to school each day