Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM)

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne returns for its 14th edition, in 2023 as Australia’s biggest celebration of Indian cinema and culture. This year’s exciting program will bring together diverse communities through a shared love of Indian cinema. The festival is supported by its major stakeholders including the Victorian Government, VIC Screen, and the City of Melbourne, as well as its major sponsors and contributors. In 2023, the festival will run across various locations in Melbourne from the 11-20 August 2023 showcasing a series of special events, talks, performances, and cinema and online screenings.

Key Dates:

Friday 11th August:
- IFFM Press Conference, Melbourne CBD
- ANZ Plus Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards Night @ Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne

Saturday 12th August:
- Flag Hoisting Ceremony for the 76th Anniversary Indian Independence @ Alexandra Gardens, Peppercorn Lawn
- IFFM Dance Competition @ NGV, Melbourne
- IFFM Opening Night @ Hoyts District Docklands

Sunday 13th August:
- IFFM Talks @ NGV, Melbourne

Sunday 20th August:
- IFFM Closing Night @ Hoyts District Docklands

Special Screenings and Director Q&A’s:

Monday 14th August
- Special Screening and Q&A with Wonder Women director Anjali Menon @ Hoyts District Docklands

Tuesday 15th August
- Special Screening and Q&A with Agra director Kanu Behl @ Hoyts District Docklands

Wednesday 16th August
- Special Screening and Q&A with Fatima @ Hoyts District Docklands

Thursday 17th August
- Special Screening and Q&A with Lord Kurzon Ki Haveli @ Hoyts District Docklands

Friday 18th August
- Special Screening and Q&A with All India Rank director Varun Grover @ Hoyts District Docklands
- Special Screening and Q&A with Tora's Husband director Rima Das @ Hoyts District Docklands

Saturday 19th August
- Special Screening and Q&A with Pine Cone director Onir @ Hoyts District Docklands