Overview
- IFFM 2025 will run August 14–24 in Melbourne with support from the Victorian Government and its Awards Night set for August 15
- Best Film nominees include Homebound, Kalki 2898 AD, L2: Empuraan, Maharaj, Meiyazhagan, Stree 2 and Superboys of Malegaon
- Performance and directing nods showcase veterans and newcomers, with actors such as Manoj Bajpayee, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sharmila Tagore and filmmakers including Aranya Sahay, Reema Kagti and Rima Das recognized
- Web series in contention range from Black Warrant and Gyaarah Gyaarah to Kota Factory Season 3, Paatal Lok Season 2, Khauf, Manorathangal, Thallivattam Palayam and Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper
- An international jury led by Garth Davis and Nadia Tass will select winners and the festival will honour Guru Dutt’s legacy with special screenings of Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool