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New York Indian Film Festival Unveils

Full 2022 Lineup & Award Nominees

On the 75th year of India’s independence,

NYIFF celebrates the country’s acclaimed cinematic traditions in 13 languages

dia: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gu-
OuR BuREAu
jarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
NEW YORK, NY Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil,
Telugu and Urdu. All films will have
t an in-person press event English subtitles.”
at the Indian Consulate (3
AEast 64th St., New York, NY “NYIFF’s mission is to provide
10065) on April 19, 2022, the New filmmakers, actors and industry pro-
fessionals a platform to showcase
York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), their work, as well as foster an envi-
North America’s oldest and most ronment where filmmakers exchange
prestigious festival which features ideas and interact with discerning
cinema from India and the Indian and diverse audiences, journalists
Diaspora, will announce its full line- and aficionados,” Chhabra added.
up for 2022. Now in its 22nd year, Each of these films along with the
the festival celebrates independent, complete collection of NYIFF-rec-
art house, alternate, and diaspora ognized titles will be available for
films with on-demand streaming of- viewing starting May 7, 2022, at on-
fered by Shift72 from May 1-14, 2022. line.nyiff.us. Available for purchase
There will also be a closing night film around them changes drastically in If Memory Serves Me Right starting April 19, 2022, the cost to
screening and awards presentation • First NYIFF screening of a San- • A collection of shorts exploring view each film ranges from US$4.99
at the Village East Cinemas, 181 2nd skrit-language film, with Bhagava- LGBTQ stories set in India with for feature films (narrative and doc-
Ave., New York, NY 10003 on May dajjukam Dal Bhat, Keep Punching, Kiss, umentaries) and US$0.99 for shorts.
14, 2022, starting at 4:30 p.m. • Special children’s films screenings Man & Wife, My Mother’s Girl- Some films will also be available for
“For two years now, we have of-
fered virtual streaming of films, pro- - Boomba Ride (Assamese) and friend, Pariah and The Way We Are viewers outside the U.S.
Audiences outside the U.S., ex-
“We aim to truly underscore the
Gandhi & Co. (Gujarati)
viding filmmakers with even more • Unique documentary tributes to NYIFF commitment to diversity and cluding India, can pay in their local
outlets to showcase their work. We the late lyricist, poet and activ- cultural representation in film,” said currencies. In India, the cost will be
emerged stronger with a larger foot- ist Kafi Azmi in the Kaifinama, Aseem Chhabra, NYIFF Festival Rs. 150 for features and Rs. 50 for
print as global audiences engaged and film critic and larger-than-life Director. “This year, we will feature shorts. Discounted festival passes
with the films,” said Suman Goll- Bombay personality, Rashid Irani films in 13 languages spoken in In- will also be available.
amudi, IAAC Executive Director.
“This year, we are excited to offer an
in-person closing event and award tHe 22nd annuaL nYIFF award noMInatIons
ceremony on May 14 in New York.”
“We look forward to sparking a
resonating dialogue about the ongo- his year’s nominations were chosen BEST SCREENPLAY BEST CHILD ACTOR
ing impact of Indian culture on the by a prestigious panel of filmmakers • Bhagavadajjukam • Arnav Abdagire (Arjun)
world on the 75th Anniversary of In- Tand will be judged by artists, festival • Demons • Indrajeet Pegu (Boomba Ride)
dian Independence,” said Dr. Nirmal programmers, academics and media pro- • Waiting for Dawn/Bhor Er Oppekha • Jinay Haria (Dal Bhat)
Mattoo, IAAC Chairman. fessionals. The winners will be announced • Mahishasur Marddini • Reyaan Shah (Mintu) & Hiranya
Presented by the Indo-American as part of the closing event on May 14, 2022.
Zinzuwadia (Mitra) (Gandhi & Co.)
Arts Council, Inc. (IAAC), NYIFF BEST FILM • Powai • Shreyas Kota (Deid)
celebrates alternative, independent BEST ACTOR
cinema from the global Indian com- • Burqa • Gopal Hedge (Pedro) BEST SHORT (DOCuMENTARY)
munity and brings this rich collection • Godavari • Jitendra Joshi (Godavari) • Kicking Balls
of films to the New York audience. • Nishiddho/ Forbidden • Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan (Burqa) • Listen With Your Heart
Presented virtually for the third year • Once Upon a Time in Calcutta • Muzaffar Khan (Jhini Bini Cha- • Murmurs of the Jungle
dariya/ The Brittle Thread)
in a row, the festival will feature 60 • Shoebox • Tanmay Dhanania • The Bat Man and Woman of India
screenings (18 feature narratives, BEST DIRECTOR BEST ACTRESS • Aakhri Safar/ The Last Journey
six (6) documentaries and 36 short BEST DOCuMENTARY (FEATuRE)
films). Key highlights from the line- • Aditya Vikram Sengupta (Once • Aloknand Roy (Waiting for Dawn/
up include: Upon a Time in Calcutta) Bhor Er Oppekha) • 15 Seconds a Lifetime
• A second centerpiece film - Faraz • Faraz Ali (Shoebox) • Amrita Bagchi (Showbox) • If Memory Serves Me Right
Ali’s Shoebox (Hindi) explores a • Natesh Hedge (Pedro) • Kaani Kusruti (Forbidden) • Kaifinama
young woman’s complex relation- • Nikhil Mahajan (Godavari) • Mirna (Burqa) • Taangh/ Longing
ship with her father as the world • Noopur Bora (Three-Legged Horse) • Shreelekha Mitra (OUTC) • The Beatles and India

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