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New York Indian Film Festival


The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) is the oldest, most prestigious film festival screening premieres of feature, documentary and short films made from, of, and about the Indian subcontinent in the Independent, arthouse, alternate and diaspora genres. Seven days of screenings, post-screening discussions, industry panels, award ceremony, special events, nightly networking parties, red carpet galas, media attention and packed audiences build an awareness of Indian cinema, entertain & educate North Americans about the real India, and add to the amazing cultural diversity of New York City.

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NYIFF Congratulates Winners of the 70th Indian National Film Awards

Submissions for NYIFF 2025 Are Now Open New York, NY – Last week juries selected by the Indian Government announced the winners of the 70th National Film Awards. The winners will be facilitated at an official ceremony held in Delhi in…

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New York Indian Film Festival 2024 Kickoff Event Celebrates the Intersection of Fashion and Film

New York, NY - The New York Indian Film Festival 2024 kicked off its festivities with an exclusive event in collaboration with ?ve India Design Collective at their SoHo location. The event was a resounding success, setting the tone for what promises…

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NYIFF Announces Opening and Closing Films At The 2024 Edition

New York Indian Film Festival 2024 to Spotlight Strong Women Stories and Global Indian Filmmakers New York, NY - March 21, 2024 - The excitement is building as the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) presented by Indo-American Arts Council…

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NYIFF2024 Submissions - Late Deadline Ending Soon

NYIFF2024 Submissions - Late Deadline Ending Soon Showcase your film at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), one of the longest-running film festivals in North America. It is also an opportunity to connect with an audience…

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Call For Submissions: Submit Your Film to NYIFF 2024

NYIFF 2024 WILL BE HELD MAY 3rd-5th IN NEW YORK CITY The New York Indian Film Festival is North America's oldest and most prestigious film festival which features cinema from India, and the Indian Diaspora. Presented by the Indo-American…

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New York Indian Film Festival Award Winners 2023

AVINASH ARUN’S THREE OF US WINS BIG AT THE 2023 NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL NYIFF ANNOUNCES AWARDS RECOGNIZING FILMS, INCLUDING SAUDI VELLAKA, FOLLOWER AND BIRHA New York, NY - New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), North America's oldest…

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New York Indian Film Festival 2023

The New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) is the oldest, most prestigious film festival screening premieres of feature, documentary and short films made from, of, and about India in the Independent, arthouse, alternate and diaspora genres. Ten days…

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New York Indian Film Festival Screening Schedule for Saturday, May 13, 2023

NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL May 11-14, 2023 SCREENING SCHEDULE - Saturday, May 13 Village East by Angelika, 2nd Ave, NY All the films have English subtitles Saudi Vellakka Director: Tharun Moorthy Saturday, May 13 · 12pm…

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New York Indian Film Festival Screening Schedule for Friday, May 12, 2023

NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL May 11-14, 2023 SCREENING SCHEDULE - Friday, May 12 Village East by Angelika, 2nd Ave, NY All the films have English subtitles Footprints on Water Director: Nathalia Syam Friday, May 12 · 6pm (Theatre 4) Post…

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Marathi Films at New York Indian Film Festival 2023 - Book Your Tickets Now!

MARATHI FILMS @ NYIFF Village East by Angelika, 2nd Ave, NY (With English Subtitles) Follower Friday, 12 May · 9:15pm (Theatre 3) Director: Harshad Nalawade Starring: Raghu Prakash, Donna Munshi, Harshad Nalawade Run time: 99 mins …

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Bengali Films at New York Indian Film Festival 2023 - Book Your Tickets Now!

BENGALI FILMS @ NYIFF Village East by Angelika, 2nd Ave, NY (With English Subtitles) Shesh Pata Director: Atanu Ghosh Friday, May 12 · 9pm (Theatre 4) Synopsis: Formerly a well-known writer, Balmiki, 58, now lives in obscurity. A…

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New York Indian Film Festival Announces Full Lineup from May 11 - 14, 2023

EXPLORING THE BEST OF INDIAN CINEMA:NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OFFERS A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON CONTEMPORARY INDIAN CINEMA Unveils Full 2023 Lineup of In-person Event Featuring 35 Narrative, Documentary and Short Films NEW YORK, NY – The…

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NYIFF Announces Opening and Closing Films at the 2023 Edition

INDIA’S BIGGEST STARS TO HEADLINE THE 2023 NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL Manoj Bajpayee, Sharmila Tagore, Kalki Koechlin and Shefali Shah to make appearances at the festival which runs May 11-14. NEW YORK, NY – March 14, 2022…

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New York Indian Film Festival - Happy International Women's Day

In recent years, Indian independent films have taken on a range of pressing issues related to women's experiences, including gender-based violence, sexuality, and the intersectionality of caste, class, and gender. These films feature diverse female…

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New York Indian Film Festival - NYIFF and ALL THAT BREATHES, Oscar Nominee for Best Documentary

New York Indian Film Festival May 11 - 14, 2023 Watch Dev Patel, Riz Ahmed, Judd Apatow, Mark Duplass, DP Greig Fraser, and Mira Nair on ALL THAT BREATHES, Oscar® nominee for Best Documentary. Click here to View More…

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Save The Dates - New York Indian Film Festival May 4-7, 2023

Click Here to view the Save The Dates - New York Indian Film Festival May 4-7, 2023

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Accepting Late Entries For NYIFF2023. Submit By December 15

The late deadline to submit your film for consideration at NYIFF 2023 is December 15 2022. Don’t miss out! Submit your film today. The New York Indian Film Festival is North America's oldest and most prestigious film festival which features…

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New York Indian Film Festival 2023 Submissions Deadline is Approaching

The deadline to submit your film for consideration at NYIFF 2023 is November 15 2022. Don’t miss out! Submit your film Now. The New York Indian Film Festival is North America's oldest and most prestigious film festival which features cinema…

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New York Indian Film Festival 2023 - Call For Submissions

We invite you to submit your films for consideration at NYIFF 2023 Regular Deadline - November 15, 2022 Late Deadline - January 15, 2023 The New York Indian Film Festival is North America's oldest and most prestigious film festival which…

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