Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, popularly known as IFFM is underway in Melbourne, Australia. The Victoria State Government funded annual festival commenced in 2012.
This year the 13th edition of IFFM is being celebrated. The ceremony began on August 13 and will conclude on August 30. The event presented by VicScreen, celebrated the Indian film industry by showcasing Indian cinema to the Australian audience.
The festival streams Bollywood movies, Indie films, documentaries, regional cinema from India etc. In addition to that, it also organises short film competitions and a flag hoisting ceremony.
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— Sarah Storey (@AusDHCIndia) August 15, 2022
One of the great highlights of this event is the award night where awards are given to the best performers from Indian cinema as well as OTT scenes from the previous year. This year the award night was held on August 14, at the Palais theater, Lower Esplanade St. Kilada.
Films now streaming on the IFFM app from August 13-30.
PALAIS THEATRE
AUGUST 14, 2022, 5.30PM ONWARDS
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AUGUST 12 to 20 IN CINEMAS
AUGUST 13 to 30 STREAMING AUSTRALIA WIDE pic.twitter.com/Bp1KDjZNAv
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 13, 2022
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This year’s edition of the event is being hosted by Rithvik Dhanjani. Many Bollywood celebs such as Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vaani Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Anurag Kashyap, Mohit Raina and many others.
Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev was also one of the guests at the gala. Indian Film Festival of Melbourne jury includes Film editor Jill Bilcock, actor Vince Colosimo, director Geoffrey Wright and filmmaker Nadia Tass.
Here is the list of awards presented to acclaimed films and shows in various categories at International Film Festival of Melbourne:
- Best Film: 83
- Best Actor: Ranveer Singh for 83
- Best Actress: Shefali Shah for Jalsa
- Best Director: Shoojit Sircar for Sardar Udham and Aparna Sen for The Rapist
- Best Series: Mumbai Diaries 26/11
- Best Actor in a Series: Mohit Raina for Mumbai Diaries
- Best Actress in a Series: Sakshi Tanwar for Mai
- Best Indie Film: Jaggi
- Best Film from the Subcontinent: Joyland
- Best Documentary: A Night of Knowing Nothing
- Equality in Cinema Award: Team Jalsa
- Disruptor in Cinema Award: Vaani Kapoor for Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui
- Leadership in Cinema Award: Abhishek Bachchan
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Kapil Dev
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BEST FILM – 83 #IFFM2022 #indianfilmfestivalmelbourne #iffm #filmfestival #IFFMcelebratesfilm #weloveiffm #awardsnight #bestactorinawebseries #Melbourne #Victoria #australia pic.twitter.com/epOoRYo5oO
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 14, 2022
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BEST ACTOR (MALE) – RANVEER SINGH @RanveerOfficial #IFFM2022 #indianfilmfestivalmelbourne #iffm #filmfestival #IFFMcelebratesfilm #weloveiffm #awardsnight #Melbourne #Victoria #australia pic.twitter.com/811Gr9nmlt
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 14, 2022
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BEST ACTOR (FEMALE) – SHEFALI SHAH @ShefaliShah_ #iffm #filmfestival #IFFMcelebratesfilm #weloveiffm #awardsnight #Melbourne #Victoria #australia pic.twitter.com/JJ2JdwBifI
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 14, 2022
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Winner of Best Series- Mumbai Diaries 26/11@EmmayEntertain @konkonas @nikkhiladvani @madhubhojwani pic.twitter.com/EnqgEGifAf
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 14, 2022
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BEST ACTRESS IN A WEB SERIES
SAKSHI TANWAR FOR MAI#filmvic @wearevicscreen#IFFM2022 #indianfilmfestivalmelbourne #iffm #filmfestival #IFFMcelebratesfilm #weloveiffm #awardsnight #bestactorinawebseries #Melbourne #Victoria #australia pic.twitter.com/4zFRwsGOp2
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 14, 2022
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BEST DIRECTOR – SHOOJIT SIRCAR #IFFM2022 #indianfilmfestivalmelbourne #iffm #filmfestival #IFFMcelebratesfilm #weloveiffm #awardsnight #Melbourne #Victoria #australia pic.twitter.com/9Xes7fqzFl
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 14, 2022
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BEST DIRECTOR – APARNA SEN#IFFM2022 #indianfilmfestivalmelbourne #iffm #filmfestival #IFFMcelebratesfilm #weloveiffm #awardsnight #Melbourne #Victoria #australia pic.twitter.com/H1xU0Aqx7T
— Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (@IFFMelb) August 14, 2022
