Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) led an important and diverse Australian screen delegation of screen leaders to the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), currently underway in Panaji, Goa till 28 November 2025. This marks an important new phase where IFFM is leading an expanded creative and institutional partnership between the two countries.
India and Australia seal three-year film partnership as IFFM leads historic delegation to IFFI 2025
This historic moment was officially recognized on 21 November, when IFFM and IFFI signed a Memorandum of Understanding, launching a three-year partnership between the Australian and Indian screen industries.
Three MoUs were signed to shape a new era of Indo-Australian screen collaboration in the presence of Lord Mayor Nicholas Rees and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India, members of the Indian and Australian film fraternity and others.
Lord Mayor Nicholas Rees said. “Australia has one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world, fueling the growth of the local Indian film sector. More Australians than ever are embracing Indian cinema and all its colours, passion and energy. This agreement will strengthen ties between India and Melbourne, and create more local jobs, more films and more global exposure to the Indian film industry.”
Mitu Bhowmik Lang, Festival Director of IFFM and Founder of Mind Blowing Films, said, “India and Australia have enjoyed a long and meaningful cultural relationship, but what we are seeing now is a truly transformative moment for our screen industries with this exciting new development. These new partnerships reflect a shared commitment to collaboration, exchange and long-term creative growth. For us at IFFM and Mind Blowing Films, filmmakers, students, producers and makers It is incredibly gratifying to help create pathways that support storytellers from both countries. From expanded festival ties to academic partnerships and increased distribution reach, the initiative announced at IFFI represents the strongest and most holistic framework yet, I am extremely grateful to our Lord Mayor, Sanjay Jaju, and IFFI for making this moment a reality.
These partnerships represent one of the most ambitious India-Australia film initiatives to date. Through shared festivals, industry relationships, educational pathways and expanded distribution, the collaboration announced at IFFI lays the foundation for the long-term growth of the Indo-Australian screen ecosystem. IFFM’s role in bringing this delegation to India is an important step in cultural diplomacy through cinema. It also opens up new opportunities for storytellers, students, producers and audiences in both countries.
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