INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES  NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

FESTIVAL SETS 2026 DATES

Los Angeles, CA (October 20, 2026) – Today, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (“IFFLA”) announced the 24th edition will take place on April 23-26, 2026, welcoming to its team Anjay Nagpal as Executive Director.

Nagpal is an award winning producer and executive whose credits include films like Greyhound, Bombshell, The Green Knight, Joker and The Survivor. In championing as a studio executive, and later Producing Dev Patel’s Monkey Man, Nagpal has been a dedicated advocate for South Asian storytelling. In addition to Monkey Man, he previously developed a series on the Mughal Empire and worked on an adaptation of the acclaimed novels Cutting for Stone and Last Man in Tower. With expertise in financing, production, and global distribution, Nagpal has been a successful buyer and seller of critically-acclaimed films at major international festivals. His track record for identifying talent includes the first features from directors including Jon Watts (COP CAR), Julia Ducournau (Raw), and Justin Tipping (Kicks).

“We are honored to be welcoming Anjay to the IFFLA family and cannot wait to work with him in shaping the future of IFFLA¨, commented IFFLA founder and Board Chair Christina Marouda. ¨Anjay´s hands-on experience and understanding of how the film world functions, his respect of IFFLA’s legacy, along with his thoughtful approach in all his endeavors makes him a thrilling leader for our organization”.

“My association with IFFLA goes back years, starting as a fan and patron first, and most recently, a participant at its burgeoning Industry Days program. Christina Marouda has labored for years to create a timeless festival, and I am honored to work with her and the rest of the IFFLA staff and supporters to take IFFLA to new heights. It’s an incredible time for South Asian and Diaspora filmmakers, and I’m eager to nurture and champion their work”, commented IFFLA Executive Director Anjay Nagpal.

The 24th edition of IFFLA is set for April 23-26, 2026. Call for entries for the IFFLA 2026 Shorts Competition open on October 22, 2025.  

About IFFLA

IFFLA was founded in 2002 as a non-profit organization with the aim to offer the Los Angeles community a unique opportunity to learn about India’s multifaceted culture and long history of filmmaking. Since then, IFFLA has grown into the premiere U.S. venue for discovering the best of South Asian cinema, as well as a vital hub that fosters an important dialogue among the most original independent storytellers from South Asia, the greater diasporic community and the international film industry