Australia is proud to be selected as a featured country at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024, with over 50 people attending the prestigious event, which will be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November. Australian representatives attended.
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This festival of Australian film highlights the deepening ties between India and Australia as the two countries continue to strengthen their cultural and film industry ties.
The Australian delegation includes key industry leaders from Screen Australia, Ausfilm and Screen Producers Australia (SPA), as well as a number of filmmakers, producers and creators who will be attending Film Bazaar and IFFI screenings. Included. One of the highlights of the delegation’s visit was a co-production day hosted by Screen Australia. The event will highlight the opportunities created by the recent Australia-India audiovisual co-production agreement, inviting filmmakers from both countries to discuss potential collaborations and tell stories that will resonate with diverse audiences around the world. provides an opportunity to explore ways to co-create.
Screen Australia Chief Operating Officer Grainne Brunsdon said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the growing cultural and creative relationship between India and Australia at IFFI 2024.Australian screen content delivers bold, diverse and thought-provoking stories. Known for its storytelling, we are excited to see these stories reach new audiences in India.
The increase in content exchange between our two countries has brought tremendous opportunities for cross-cultural cooperation, and we are proud to be a part of this new era of storytelling. This co-production agreement is an exciting step in strengthening the partnership between our two countries and further expanding opportunities for filmmakers to create content that resonates with both local and global audiences. ”
Australian films will be screened alongside Better Man, which was selected to open the festival, as well as Mougai, Runt, In Vitro, Force of Nature: The Dry 2, The Dry 2 and The Dry 2. Seven other Australian films will be screened including ‘The Rooster’, ‘Speedway Murder’ and ‘The Addition’. Home Before Night has also been officially selected to join Film Bazaar as part of the co-production market. These films reflect the diversity of Australian storytelling, spanning genres from intimate dramas to thrilling suspense and family-centered stories.
Australia’s Acting High Commissioner to India, Nick McCaffrey, said: “Today, Indians are woven into the fabric of modern Australia, and Australia and India’s common interests increasingly extend to cultural conversations and exchanges. ” The Indian diaspora of over one million people in Australia is a catalyst for this connection, fostering mutual understanding and creative collaboration. Given these connections, the future of our film partnership is very promising. We look forward to expanding our collaboration in the coming years. This is just the beginning. ”
Australian and Indian filmmakers, and audiences from around the world, are invited to explore the rich diversity of Australian film and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for cross-cultural storytelling and collaboration at this year’s festival. As Australia and India continue to deepen their creative ties, the global screen industry will benefit from an increasingly dynamic and interconnected creative community.
