Overview

• The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne runs from August 14–24 and features a short film competition known for its competitive field and creative diversity.
• Tiwari and Sircar join a distinguished jury panel tasked with selecting winners in the short film competition.
• Both jurors underscored the format’s power, with Tiwari praising fresh perspectives and Sircar noting its brevity and emotional resonance.
• Bollywood star Aamir Khan will inaugurate the festival’s Independence Day event by hoisting the Indian national flag.
• Festival director Mitu Bhowmik said their “eye for detail, story, and authenticity” will inspire participating filmmakers.