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ALL EYES ON IFFI:

Indian festival to open with

‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’

The upcoming edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI Goa) will feature
Australia in the ‘Country Focus’ segment

OUR BUREAU
Mumbai
andeep Hooda-starrer
‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’
Rhas been chosen as the open-
ing feature film in Indian Panorama
at the International Film Festival of
India (IFFI) 2024.
25 feature films and 20 non-fea-
ture films to be showcased in the 55th
edition of IFFI to be held in Goa from
November 20 to 28.
A package of 20 non-feature
films will be screened in the Indian
Panorama selected from a spectrum
of 262 films. The package of non-fea-
ture films exemplifies the capacity of
emerging and established filmmakers
to document, investigate, entertain
and also reflect contemporary Indian
values. The Jury’s choice for the open-
ing film in the non-feature category is
‘Ghar Jaisa Kuch (Ladakhi)’, directed Randeep Hooda in ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ (ANI)
by Harsh Sangani.
The Feature Film Jury was head-
ed by acclaimed Film Director, Actor Australia. This special recognition casing the unique cultural identity of This edition of Film Bazaar will
and Screenwriter Chandraprakash also aims to celebrate the dynamic Australia and reflecting the vibrant also showcase the Australian project
Dwivedi. The Feature Jury consists contributions of Australian cinema to spectrum of stories from its Indige- ‘Home Before Night’ as one of its
of twelve members, who individually the global film industry, highlighting nous and contemporary communities. official entries in the Co-Production
represent various acclaimed films and its rich storytelling traditions, vibrant Film Bazaar, the largest South Market. A dedicated panel discussion
are well-known film professionals, film culture, and innovative cinematic Asian film market held alongside in the Knowledge Series will focus on
while collectively representing the di- techniques. IFFI, will see significant Australian co-production opportunities between
verse Indian film fraternity. Showcase of Australian Films: participation, with a strong delega- the two countries.
Also, the upcoming edition of the The “Country of Focus” segment is a tion from Screen Australia, State A major attraction will be a Cin-
International Film Festival of India key feature of IFFI, offering a dedicat- Screen Commissions, and Ausfilm, ematography Master Class led by
(IFFI Goa) will feature Australia in ed platform for showcasing a nation’s the agency promoting Australia as a Academy Award-winning cinematog-
the ‘Country Focus’ segment. best contemporary films. This inclu- filming destination. They will present rapher John Seale, known for his work
On Wednesday, the Ministry of sion reflects the growing collaboration their offerings, including Australian on iconic films such as ‘Mad Max:
Information & Broadcasting shared between the Indian and Australian film locations and incentives, at the special Fury Road’ and ‘The English Patient’.
this update ahead of the 55th edition industries. IFFI will present a curated Film Office exhibition area. The Film This session will delve into his artistic
of the International Film Festival of selection of seven Australian films, Bazaar will also feature a Producers’ journey and offer invaluable technical
India (IFFI), to be held in Goa from showcasing the unique cultural identity delegation, with up to six producers insights to budding filmmakers and
November 20 to 28, 2024. India and of Australia and reflecting the vibrant receiving funding from the Australian enthusiasts. Seale will be participating
Australia have recently signed an Au- spectrum of stories from its Indige- Government to attend and explore as part of the Australian delegation.
dio-Visual Co-production Treaty. nous and contemporary communities. co-production opportunities. Addi- According to the Ministry, this
Films under this agreement will IFFI 2024 will be held in Goa tionally, a special Australian Co-pro- year’s “Country of Focus” spotlight on
be eligible for grants from both coun- from November 20 to 28, 2024 duction Day will provide delegates Australia will enhance IFFI’s mission
tries, encouraging co-production IFFI will present a curated selec- from both countries with networking of fostering cultural exchange and
between filmmakers from India and tion of seven Australian films, show- opportunities. promoting cinematic excellence.

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