LOVE HACKING w/ GREAT INDIAN MARRIAGE BAZAAR: Friday, April 13th, 2012 6:00pm WORLD PREMIERE Who Should Watch: Lovers of love, quirky nerds, online dating, massive desi weddings, and understated internet romance (or lack thereof). The Breakdown: GREAT INDIAN MARRIAGE BAZAAR Director: Ruchika Muchhala Cast: Ruchika Muchhala Language: Hindi, English (English subs) LOVE HACKING Director: Jenni Nelson Language: English Quick...
Shorts Program II: Two Showings: First Screening: April 12 at 6:30pm Second Screening: Saturday, April 15 at 1:00pm Who Should Watch: Lovers of language and gibberish alike, stories about strangers and modernity clashing with tradition. What’s it all about?: Films so good, we had to split ‘em in two parts and show them twice! That’s right- each...
LOINS OF PUNJAB: Wed, April 11th, 7:00pm UDAAN: Friday, Thursday, April 12th, 9:15pm BLACK FRIDAY: Friday, April 13th 6:30pm FAN FAVORITES HITTING LA ONCE AGAIN!! RETROSPECTIVES- You voted, we listened. 3 fan favorites from the past decade of award winners hit the ArcLight. PLUS each of these films are absolutely FREE for film students with valid...
April 14th, 12:30 pm Sheer Love, Rebellion and A Million Kites Free Event! Seven years in the making, IFFLA’s closing night film PATANG (Berlinale, Tribeca Film Festival, Best Narrative Film – Hawaii International Film Festival) has been a sheer labor of love. Shot on location in the old city of Ahmedabad, with naturalistic performances from actors...
DECODING DEEPAK- Thursday, April 12th, 2012, 8:30 PM LA PREMIERE Who Should Watch: Spiritualists & skeptics alike, for fans of father-son relationships, the cycle of parenting, journeys of self-discovery, and Twitter. The Breakdown: Director: Gotham Chopra Plot: Pop cultural icon & spiritualist Deepak Chopra as seen through the eyes of his son Gotham. Language: English Quick Fact...
Is 2012 going to be your first IFFLA? Maybe you’ve been before but are aching to experience our 10th Anniversary up close and in style? Well, every good IFFLA Insider knows- Festival Passes are the way to go! Why Pass?: For lovers of serious cinema and serious fun- festival passes are everywhere you want to...
Shorts Program I: Two Showings: First Screening: April 11 at 9:00pm Second Screening: Saturday, April 14 Who Should Watch: Fans of teen angst & raging against the machine, hip modern takes on religious texts, revenge tales, wordless lunar journeys What’s it all about?: Films so good, we had to split ‘em in two parts...
It’s back: The IFFLA Seminar Panel! Ever wonder what challenges face studio projects getting to the big screen, or what every TV creator needs to know about pitching? Then grab your ticket for this year’s panel! What: “LOOKING FORWARD: TRENDS IN THE INDIAN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY” Basics: 3 Panelists and our Moderator discuss getting to the...
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THE TEMPLE (DEOOL)- Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:00PM US PREMIERE Who Should Watch: Marathi speakers, Fans of spiritual tales grounded in reality, Skeptics who like to point out the consequences of blind fervor and profiteering. The Breakdown: Director: Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni Stars: Nana Patekar, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Girish Kulkarni, Naseeruddin Shah Plot: A well-crafted poignant satire about the consequences of religious...
Closing Night- What’s the Deal?: Dance like it’s the last night of your life as we close out the fest! It’s just like Opening Night, but with a Grad Night feel- it’s all coming to an end, so everyone parties like it counts! Eat & Drink & Be Festive: Delectable Indian fare by Chakra Cuisine, and...
