Overview

• ‘My Melbourne’ was awarded Best Film and the Special Festival Award for ‘Longing and Belonging’ at the 27th UK Asian Film Festival's Tongues on Fire Flame Awards 2025.
• The anthology is a collaboration between acclaimed Indian directors Imtiaz Ali, Onir, Rima Das, and Kabir Khan, alongside emerging Australian filmmakers from underrepresented communities.
• The film explores themes of identity, displacement, and human connection through four distinct stories, reflecting the experiences of migrants in a multicultural world.
• Producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange described the project as a celebration of diverse voices and lived experiences, resonating with audiences and critics globally.
• The recognition highlights the growing impact of cross-border storytelling and the importance of authentic representation in global cinema.